Summer AC Survival Guide: Airflow, Insulation & Shade Tips

Summer heat waves can push any air conditioner to the breaking point. As temperatures in   climb, many homeowners notice increased energy bills, warm areas throughout the home and cooling systems that often run all day without keeping up.  You may think the AC alone determines how comfortable your home feels. The fact is, your home's airflow, insulation and shade all play a major role in cooling performance.   [Continue Reading ]

What Goes into Figuring the Cost of an HVAC System Replacement?  If you’ve spent any time researching HVAC replacement cost online, you've probably noticed one thing right away: estimates for heating and cooling installation can vary by thousands of dollars. Why is that? What is the typical cost of installing a new HVAC system for your home?  The answer is HVAC replacement is not [Continue Reading ]

Homeowners often think power surges are limited to lightning storms. Although lightning is one cause, it's far from the only one. Utility switching, power outages/restoration and even large appliances cycling on and off can all create power surges inside your home.  These electrical surges don't just damage televisions and computers. These surges can cause HVAC electrical damage because today's heating and cooling systems rely [Continue Reading ]