The hot and humid summers in , , can get muggy and uncomfortable. You adjust the thermostat to a pleasant temperature. The air conditioner starts up automatically. But, even after your cooling system cycles, your home still feels moist and clammy. Now, you’re cool and damp. It [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 extremely high efficiency ratings. Surely the most efficient system will provide the most comfort and lowest energy bills, [Continue Reading ]
Hot summer weather can push even a well-maintained air conditioner to the breaking point. As temperatures in rise, many homeowners notice rising energy bills, uneven temperatures throughout the home and cooling systems that often run all day without keeping up. You may think the AC is the one thing that determines how comfortable your home feels. In reality, your home's airflow, insulation and shade all play a significant role in cooling [Continue Reading ]
What Can Change the Cost of an HVAC System Installation? If you've started researching HVAC replacement cost on the internet, you've probably noticed one common trend: estimates for heating and cooling installation can vary widely. What causes such a big difference? So, what's the actual cost of installing a new HVAC system for your home? The answer is that HVAC replacement isn't one-size-fits-all. Every home has different [Continue Reading ]
Many homeowners think power surges only happen during lightning storms. While lightning is definitely one cause, it's certainly not 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. They may also cause HVAC electrical damage because current heating and cooling systems [Continue Reading ]
Summer arrives. Your AC starts running, but your home still feels muggy. Family members keep turning down the thermostat. Now, some rooms are still uncomfortably humid while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills continue rising. This is a common problem during humid summers in , . Many [Continue Reading ]
Stuffy indoor air. Cloudy windows. Rooms that feel damp in summer or dry and uncomfortable in winter. These are typical complaints about today’s homes, especially modern homes built for maximum energy efficiency. Modern construction methods do a strong job of preventing drafts and reducing energy waste, but they can [Continue Reading ]
Severe rainstorms can put any basement at risk of flooding. One unrelenting downpour, rising groundwater or multiple days of steady rain can quickly lead to water damage homeowners never saw coming. And if you’ve ever dealt with a flooded basement before, you know how expensive and frustrating the process can [Continue Reading ]
Springtime is an exciting time in . More comfortable days and blooming flowers are a much-needed change from the chilly and drab winter weather. But, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You could also wake up to moist air. Your allergies constantly act up. The basement smells [Continue Reading ]
The spring season is a great time in . Milder days and new flowers are a welcome change from the cold and gloomy winter weather. However, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You could also wake up to moist air. Your allergies go crazy. The basement smells damp [Continue Reading ]
