The warm summers in , , can get muggy and uncomfortable. You adjust the thermostat to a pleasant temperature. The air conditioner kicks on automatically. But, even after your cooling system operates, your home still feels damp and sticky. That’s not very comfortable. It can be disappointing [Continue Reading ]
Choosing a new AC or furnace can be stressful. If you want to find the best HVAC system for your home, it's understandable to look for models with the highest efficiency ratings. After all, the most efficient system should deliver the most comfort and lowest energy bills, right? Actually, [Continue Reading ]
Summer heat waves can push even a well-maintained air conditioner to the edge. As temperatures in rise, many homeowners notice higher energy bills, hot spots throughout the home and cooling systems that often run all day without keeping up. You may think the AC alone determines how comfortable your home feels. However, your home's airflow, insulation and shade all play an important role in cooling performance. This [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 widely. Why is that? So, 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 as one-size-fits-all. No two homes have [Continue Reading ]
Homeowners often think power surges occur only during lightning storms. Although lightning is one cause, it isn't the only one. Major appliances turning on and off, electrical grid switching, power outages and restoration can all create electrical surges inside your home. These electrical surges don't just damage televisions and computers. These surges can cause HVAC electrical damage because today's heating and cooling systems [Continue Reading ]
Summer is here. Your air conditioner starts running, but your home still feels clammy. Family members keep lowering the thermostat. Now, some rooms are still uncomfortably humid while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills continue rising. This is a typical challenge during humid summers in , . [Continue Reading ]
Stale indoor air. Condensation-covered windows. Rooms that feel muggy in summer or bone-dry in winter. These are typical complaints about today’s homes, especially modern homes built for extreme energy efficiency. Modern construction methods do a great job of blocking drafts and reducing energy waste, but the downside is this [Continue Reading ]
Heavy rainstorms can put any basement at risk. One strong storm, rising groundwater or several days of steady rain can cause water damage homeowners never saw coming. And if you’ve ever experienced a flooded basement before, you know how expensive and frustrating the process can be. Seasonal weather patterns in [Continue Reading ]
Spring is an exciting time in . Warmer days and blooming flowers are a refreshing change from the cold and drab winter weather. However, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You might also wake up to damp-feeling air. Your allergies constantly act up. The basement smells damp [Continue Reading ]
The spring season is an exciting time in . Warmer days and blooming flowers are a refreshing change from the chilly and gloomy winter weather. However, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You could also wake up to sticky air. Your allergies go crazy. The basement smells musty [Continue Reading ]
