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What’s the most important item you should look at when selecting a new furnace? The efficiency rating will help you decide how much it’s going to cost to heat your home each month. The higher the rating, the greater the amount of heat that is produced compared to the energy used to produce it. When … Continued

Head back to the 1800s and most homes were heated by wood. As we moved into the 1900s, coal was introduced as a more efficient way to heat the entire home. Yet like wood, coal was a messy endeavor. Coal had to be delivered to your home and often dumped into the basement via a … Continued

Improving energy efficiency doesn’t just benefit you, the homeowner. It benefits everyone across the United States. By reducing the amount of energy we use to power our heat and air conditioning systems, we can reduce our fossil fuel consumption and reduce our impact on carbon pollution and climate change. What’s more, the lower we make … Continued

Does your home operate with a gas furnace? That means it heats your home using natural gas. Of course, the process is a little more complicated than feeding natural gas into your furnace. The process starts with ignition. Depending on the age of your furnace, it can start in one of two ways: a pilot … Continued

Is there mold in your ductwork? Homeowners notice it in many ways. Is there a musty odor throughout your house? Does it become stronger when the air conditioner runs? Do you have allergy-like symptoms that become stronger when you’re at home? Does it get worse the more your HVAC operates? Do you have headaches when … Continued

Have you ever noticed that with most of your home’s appliances, you take an “ignore it until it breaks” approach to maintenance? Your refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine – all over your home, you use it again and again, until something seems not quite right. Then it’s action time. If that sounds like your approach to … Continued

Did you know the average lifespan of an air conditioner is 15 to 20 years? Different manufacturers have different expectations, but in general, that’s what you can expect. Other factors can influence the age. How often it is used, how well you maintain it, if it’s properly sized for your home; all of this and … Continued

What’s a good SEER rating when buying a new air conditioner? SEER is one of the first buzzwords you learn when doing a little research online. But it’s also one of the most confusing, and depending on who you trust, may also be the most misleading. What Is SEER? Before we get into what a … Continued

Do you understand how your HVAC system works? Surprisingly, many homeowners don’t. By learning more about your system, you can take tiny steps that will help save you money every year, and will give your HVAC system the longest life possible. How often should you replace the air filter? If you said every one to … Continued

Does it feel like the temperature is never right in your home? Are you too cold in some rooms, too hot in others? Do you feel like you’re always taking a detour to walk by your thermostat and adjust it? Home automation makes your life easier. Not only will you be able to control your … Continued