The humid summers in , , can get muggy and uncomfortable. You adjust the thermostat to a pleasant temperature. The AC begins running as expected. But, even after your AC operates, your home still feels damp and sticky. Not a great feeling. It can be annoying when [Continue Reading ]
Choosing a new air conditioner or furnace can be stressful. When you're looking to find the best HVAC system for your home, it's natural to look for models with extremely high efficiency ratings. After all, the most efficient equipment should deliver the most comfort and lowest energy bills, right? [Continue Reading ]
Summer heat waves can push any air conditioner to its limits. As temperatures in climb, many homeowners notice higher energy bills, warm areas throughout the home and cooling systems that appear to run all day without keeping up. People often think the AC is the only thing that affects how comfortable your home feels. In reality, your home's air circulation, insulation and shade all play a major role in [Continue Reading ]
If you have searched for 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 do prices vary so much? And, what’s the actual cost of installing a new HVAC system for your home? The answer is that, when it comes to HVAC replacement, there's no such thing [Continue Reading ]
Homeowners often think power surges occur only 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 voltage spikes inside your home. These electric voltage spikes don't just threaten televisions and computers. They can also cause HVAC electrical damage because current heating and cooling [Continue Reading ]
Summer is here. Your AC starts running, but your home still feels muggy. Family members keep lowering the thermostat temperature. Now, some rooms still feel sticky while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills increase. This is a frequent issue during humid summers in , . Many homeowners [Continue Reading ]
Stuffy indoor air. Cloudy windows. Rooms that feel damp in summer or bone-dry in winter. These are common complaints about today’s homes, especially homes built for maximum energy efficiency. Modern construction methods do a strong job of sealing out drafts and reducing energy waste, but unfortunately this can also [Continue Reading ]
Major rainstorms can put any basement at risk of flooding. One unrelenting downpour, rising groundwater or day after day of steady rainfall can cause water damage homeowners never saw coming. And if you’ve ever dealt with a flooded basement before, you know how expensive and overwhelming the process can be. [Continue Reading ]
Springtime is a great time in . Milder days and blooming flowers are a welcome change from the chilly and dreary winter weather. But, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You may also wake up to damp-feeling air. Your allergies constantly act up. The basement smells musty [Continue Reading ]
The spring season is a great time in . Warmer days and blossoming flowers are a much-needed change from the cold and gloomy winter weather. But, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You could also wake up to sticky air. Your allergies constantly act up. The basement smells [Continue Reading ]
