The hot and humid summers in , , can get muggy and uncomfortable. You set the thermostat to a comfortable temperature. The air conditioner begins running right away. But, even after your AC cycles, your home still feels humid and uncomfortable. That’s not very comfortable. It can [Continue Reading ]
Shopping for a new air conditioning system or furnace can feel overwhelming. If you're trying to find the best HVAC system for your home, it's natural to look for models with the highest efficiency ratings. After all, the most efficient equipment will provide the most comfort and lowest energy [Continue Reading ]
Hot summer weather can push your air conditioner to the edge. As temperatures in climb, many families notice increased energy bills, hot spots throughout the home and cooling systems that seem to run all day without keeping up. People often think the air conditioning is the one thing that determines how comfortable your home feels. The fact is, your home's airflow, insulation and shade all play an important role in cooling [Continue Reading ]
If you’ve spent any time researching HVAC replacement cost for your home, 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 actual cost of installing a new HVAC system for your home? The answer is that HVAC replacement isn't one-size-fits-all. No two homes have the same [Continue Reading ]
Many people think power surges occur only during lightning storms. Although lightning is one cause, it isn't the only one. Major appliances turning on and off, electrical grid switching, power outages and restoration can all create voltage spikes inside your home. These electric voltage spikes don't just threaten televisions and computers. They can also cause HVAC electrical damage because today's heating and cooling [Continue Reading ]
Warm weather arrives. Your AC starts running, but your home still feels clammy. Family members keep turning down the thermostat. Now, some rooms are still uncomfortably humid while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills climb. This is a common problem during humid summers in , . Many [Continue Reading ]
Rooms that feel stale and stuffy. Foggy windows. Rooms that feel muggy in summer or overly dry in winter. These are frequent 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 [Continue Reading ]
Severe rainstorms can put any basement at risk of damage. One strong storm, rising groundwater or multiple days of steady rain can result in water damage homeowners never saw coming. And if you’ve ever had to clean up a flooded basement before, you know how costly and stressful the process [Continue Reading ]
Springtime is a great time in . More comfortable days and blossoming flowers are a welcome change from the chilly and drab winter weather. But, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You could also wake up to damp-feeling air. Your allergies constantly act up. The basement smells [Continue Reading ]
Springtime is an exciting time in . More comfortable days and new flowers are a much-needed change from the cold and dreary winter weather. But, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You could also wake up to damp-feeling air. Your allergies constantly act up. The basement smells musty [Continue Reading ]
