Most of the time when people think about air flow in their homes they’re thinking of energy efficiency: how well does a furnace or heat pump heat and cool the air? But what about air quality? Air filters are an often-neglected item in the HVAC system, and this...
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With the advent of more things in our homes becoming smart, a smart thermostat might just be something you’ve been giving thought to. Advances in technology have made doing it more accessible than ever before, but did you know that installing a smart thermostat...
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Air intake and moisture drainage are important aspects of an HVAC system, and often not things that people check regularly. Ideally you’d do this twice a month, but luckily it only takes a second. The most important thing is to make sure there is no vegetation...
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Any time you’re planning to upgrade an appliance it’s good practice to check out the energy specs to get an idea of the change it will make in your home. Pretty much across the board electronics have become far more efficient than they used to be, so often...
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When a lot of people hear terms like “smart home” they probably think “expensive”. Up until more recently that’s been the case, but modern hardware is making it simpler to link devices in your home together. Did you know, for instance,...
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An air conditioner’s evaporator coil is an important component for efficient operation. This is the part responsible for absorbing the warm air of your home, usually either attached to the furnace or as part of the heat pump. Cooled refrigerant get pumped...
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What if you could rest assured that your HVAC was well maintained all year and save money doing it? You’d know that your system has what it needs all year, and would have someone you trust a call away should anything come up. Our HVAC maintenance programs do...
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If you live in a house with a gas furnace you probably know you have a carbon monoxide detector. But it’s likely not something you’ve given much thought to — much like a smoke detector. If it’s quiet, things are good, right? Carbon monoxide...
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This is a pretty common thing to see in warmer months when you’re running an AC unit. Rapid cooling of the air can pull moisture out of it and cause it to collect in the unit, but a properly functioning AC unit can account for this and drain it out without...
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As we shared recently, this time of year a lot of people think they need their heat pumps repaired because their homes either aren’t warm enough, or that their heat bills are suddenly very expensive. Heat pumps work the way air conditioning does (just in...
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