If it’s time to replace your home’s furnace, there are three major factors to consider: size (capacity), efficiency, and fuel costs. These components determine the total cost of heating your home. However, just because your furnace is old doesn’t mean it needs to be...
Air quality affects just about everything you do—from pollutants you may inhale while working outdoors to the air you breathe as you sleep. Poor air quality can lead to a host of health problems. These are often respiratory issues, including lung inflammation and a...
Your HVAC system is important on many levels, from preventing allergens and mold to avoiding mechanical break-downs and high utility bills. But a neglected or mistreated HVAC can quickly escalate to nightmare status. Today, we’d like to share a “real-life horror...
Being energy-efficient in your home might be easier than you think. Our team has compiled a few simple habits you can adopt to reduce energy consumption—and also save a buck or two. Use your ceiling fan. Your overhead fans aren’t just for looks—they are functional as...
It’s that time of year: Football season is back; pumpkin-flavored everything is in the air; warm sweaters are ready to make their fall debut. Chilly days are coming, and you might be in for a big shock if your HVAC isn’t properly prepared. Here’s what can happen if...
Just about anyone who owns a pet will gush about how fantastic they are. After all, what’s better than a furry friend that believes you can do no wrong? In fact, 67% of U.S. homes own a cat or a dog. Unfortunately, one ideal that pet owners are forced to sacrifice is...
If you suffer from allergies, you know just how real the struggle is. Swollen eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat—the symptoms can make you miserable. The last place you want to feel overrun by allergies is in your own home. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of...
The best time to prepare your home’s heating/ventilating system for winter is before it gets cold enough to trip your furnace on for the first time. Your HVAC system (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) is a complex piece of machinery that—like any working...
“I want to be more eco-friendly and protect our world, but I’m not sure how to make an impact. I’m just one person…” Sound familiar? There are hundreds of simple ways you can help the environment—from driving less to unplugging electronics that aren’t in use. But did...
When it’s time to replace your furnace, the most important choice you’ll have to make is between a modern, conventional furnace with an efficiency rating of 80 to 89% or a newer, high-efficiency furnace with an efficiency rating of 90% or more. What’s the difference?...