Peak-Heat AC Survival Guide: Airflow, Insulation & Shade Tips

Summer heat waves can push your air conditioner to its limits. As temperatures in   continue to increase, it's common to notice higher energy bills, hot spots throughout the home and cooling systems that appear to run all day without keeping up.  It's easy to assume the air conditioner alone determines how comfortable your home feels. In reality, your home's airflow, insulation and shade all play an important role in [Continue Reading ]

What Can Change the Cost of an HVAC System Installation?  If you've started researching HVAC replacement cost online, you've probably noticed something almost immediately: estimates for heating and cooling installation can vary widely. Why do prices vary so much? So, what's the typical cost of installing a new HVAC system for your home?  The answer is that HVAC replacement isn't one-size-fits-all. Each home has different heating [Continue Reading ]

Many people think power surges only happen during lightning storms. While lightning is definitely one cause, it's far from the only one. Utility grid activity, restoring power after outages and large household appliances cycling can all create electrical surges inside your home.  These electrical surges don't just threaten televisions and computers. They can also cause HVAC electrical damage because modern heating and cooling systems [Continue Reading ]

Summer is here. Your AC starts running, but your home still feels clammy. Family members keep lowering the thermostat temperature. Now, some rooms are still uncomfortably humid while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills climb. This is a typical challenge during humid summers in , . Many [Continue Reading ]