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Your current HVAC system was installed just a few years ago, but you aren’t happy with the way it heats and cools your home. There are hot and cold spots throughout the living space. It’s just not as efficient as you’d hoped it would be. Do you have to replace the entire HVAC system all … Continued

Have you been coughing and sneezing more this season? Have your allergies seemed to kick into high gear? It might not be the flu, or a case of too much pollen in the air. It might be your indoor air quality instead. One of the best ways to determine the quality of your inside air … Continued

Do you dread opening up the energy bill each month? Does the payment due keep inching up faster than your paycheck? Winter can take its toll on how much you pay to your utility company, especially when there seem to be more days creeping lower than freezing each season. Before you decide to bundle up … Continued

Have you ever stopped to think about how many times your furnace turns on and off in a year? For most systems, they operate 2 to 3 cycles per hour. In mild weather, each cycle will last 10 to 15 minutes, while increasing as the temperatures drop. That’s a lot of cycles each season! Especially … Continued

There comes a point in time where it’s no longer beneficial to keep your old HVAC system. It’s worked hard, but now it costs you more to keep it going. Yet that can be a difficult conclusion. You’re quoted a lot of money for a new HVAC system. Repairing might only be a few hundred. … Continued

What’s the worst that can happen if you don’t service your HVAC equipment regularly? The answer may surprise you. Regular HVAC maintenance ensures your furnace and air conditioner are operating the way they should. It can make your home more comfortable as well as increase efficiencies. But there may be other reasons why it’s important … Continued

Happy New Year! A new year means change. And in the HVAC industry, one of the biggest changes taking place is R22 phase out. R22, also known as freon, is being phased out of the United States. Starting in 2020, it’s illegal to manufacture R22, or import it from other countries. What does that mean … Continued

When was the last time you thought about your ductwork? If you’re like most people, you probably scratched your head, thinking: Am I supposed to think about my home’s ductwork? Doesn’t it just work? Why think about it? Or worse: What’s ductwork? Ductwork is an integral part of your HVAC system. Without ductwork, your furnace … Continued

Part of the EPA’s job is to decrease harmful chemicals released into the environment. This means laws are always changing, new regulations often go into place. In 1992, the EPA found hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) used in common refrigerators and air conditioners to be harmful, and therefore phased out over time. HCFCs are ozone depleting, trapping greenhouse … Continued

Welcome to Colorado, where the air is almost always dry. Even in the heart of the rainy season, we never have an overabundance of humidity. For some, it’s what makes our state great. But dry air can be more dangerous than you think. Especially in the cold winter months when you’re stuck inside, breathing air … Continued