Your home’s central air conditioning system is vital to your indoor comfort, especially during those hot summer months just around the corner. However, like any mechanical system, central AC units have a finite lifespan and can experience wear and tear over time, diminishing their effectiveness and efficiency. If your central air system struggled to keep…
How to Choose the Right Air Purification System for Your Home
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to overlook the quality of the air we breathe inside our homes. Yet, with indoor air pollution an ever-present concern, investing in a whole house air purification system can be a smart step toward safeguarding your health and well-being. Unlike portable air purifiers that only…
Help! Why Is My Furnace Making Noise?
Your furnace is a crucial component in keeping your home warm and comfortable during these chilly winter months. And like most other mechanical equipment, it makes some noise when it operates. However, when strange and unfamiliar noises start emanating from your heating system, it can be cause for concern. Read on as we delve into…
How to Choose an HVAC Service Provider
Whether you’re looking for HVAC maintenance, repair, or installation, your choice of service provider can have a significant impact on your heating and cooling system, budget, and overall comfort. A good HVAC company and their contractors will help keep your systems in tip-top shape and offer money- and energy-saving solutions. On the other hand, an…
6 Benefits of Annual Heating System Inspection
The cold weather months are officially upon us. Tree leaves are changing color, the temperatures are becoming cooler, and daylight hours are becoming shorter. And before you know it, you’ll be relying on your heating system to keep your home toasty warm. Before turning on your heater for the season, schedule an annual heating inspection to…
Is an Open Floor Plan Right for You?
Open floor plans have been the dominant architectural trend in residential remodeling and new construction for decades. This type of layout involves the joining of two or more common spaces to form a larger area by eliminating partition walls. Usually, open floor plans involve some combination of a kitchen, dining room, and living room, where the…
An Air Source Heat Pump to Heat & Cool Your Home
Choosing how to heat and cool your home used to be simple. You had your furnace for heating and central AC for cooling. When it was time to replace one or both systems, you simply upgraded to a newer, more energy-efficient version of what you already had. Considering that, according to the Environmental Protection Agency,…
10 Ways to Use Ashes from Your Fire Pit
After an enjoyable evening around the fire, you’re left with a pile of ashes to dispose of. Sure, you can let them cool completely and toss them into the trash bin. But did you know there are a number of ways to use wood ash around your home and garden? Check out the list below…
Get to Know Your AC Condenser
The AC condenser is one of the most important components of a central air conditioning system. Unfortunately, it is also one of the least understood. Various issues can affect how your AC condenser works, and each one affects the overall function of your AC system. The more you know about how your AC system operates,…
It’s Not Too Late for AC Preventive Maintenance
What good is your central air conditioning system without annual preventive maintenance? Over time, not all that much. Consider these key facts: The average system lifespan is 12-15 years Annual maintenance helps keep your system in top working order, possibly even extending its lifespan AC maintenance also helps reduce total repair costs You’ll pay less…