Expert Tips

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) projects may not seem all that difficult. However, many homeowners opt to hire a professional to ensure quality results on their HVAC system maintenance and upgrades. Have you wandered the aisles of your local home improvement store trying to determine what you need for your home’s air conditioning or furnace? If you … [Read More]

Buying your first home is an exciting process. When you find the perfect home, you can’t wait to nest and make it your own. But with all the excitement, one important asset can often get overlooked: the HVAC system. Your HVAC system is the mechanical heart of your home. It keeps you warm in the … [Read More]

Do you know what the difference the two settings (ON and AUTO) on your thermostat provides? These two settings refer to how your furnace or air conditioner’s fan will run. The fan is what helps drive air through the air ducts and into your living spaces. It’s pretty obvious that “ON” means the fan is on 24/7/365, … [Read More]

One of the things that makes buying a house stressful is the nagging fear that something will break down soon after moving in. The range won’t heat up, the boiler will start leaking, or the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment will refuse to work, leaving a major hole in the household budget. You can’t … [Read More]

You can shut your windows against the cold, but unless they’re properly sealed, they won’t keep it out. Weatherproofed windows offer more than just personal comfort—they’re a sure way to lower winter energy costs as well. To seal your windows, apply weatherstripping around the edges. For extra protection against the cold, consider coating the panes with insulating … [Read More]

There have been many advances in the heating and cooling industry over the past couple decades alone. And when homeowners hear about some of these changes, they sometimes ask, “Do new furnaces work differently than old furnaces?” This is a great question that depends on the age and style of your current furnace. Today we’re … [Read More]