The humid summers in , , can get muggy and uncomfortable. You adjust the thermostat to a ideal temperature. The AC begins running as expected. But, even after your cooling system runs, your home still feels humid and uncomfortable. Now, you’re cool and damp. It can be [Continue Reading ]
Choosing a new air conditioner or furnace can be intimidating. If you want to find the best HVAC system for your home, it's understandable to focus on models with the highest efficiency ratings. After all, the most efficient system will provide the most comfort and lowest energy bills, right? [Continue Reading ]
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 ]
Summer is here. Your AC starts running, but your home still feels clammy. Family members keep lowering the thermostat. Now, some rooms still feel sticky while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills continue rising. This is a typical challenge during humid summers in , . Many homeowners [Continue Reading ]
Stuffy indoor air. Cloudy windows. Rooms that feel humid in summer or overly dry in winter. These are common complaints about today’s homes, especially homes built for high energy efficiency. Modern construction methods do a great job of sealing out drafts and reducing energy waste, but they can also [Continue Reading ]
Major rainstorms can put any basement at risk of flooding. One strong storm, rising groundwater or day after day of steady rain can cause water damage homeowners never expected. And if you’ve ever experienced a flooded basement before, you know how expensive and overwhelming the process can be. Seasonal weather [Continue Reading ]
Springtime is a wonderful time in . Warmer days and blooming flowers are a much-needed change from the chilly and drab winter weather. However, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You could also wake up to sticky air. Your allergies flare up. The basement smells musty and [Continue Reading ]
The spring season is a wonderful time in . More comfortable days and new flowers are a welcome change from the chilly and drab winter weather. But, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You might also wake up to damp-feeling air. Your allergies constantly act up. The basement [Continue Reading ]
