Heatwave AC Survival Guide: Airflow, Insulation & Shade Tips

Summer heat waves can push your air conditioner to the edge. 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.  People often think the AC is the one thing that determines how comfortable your home feels. However, your home's airflow, insulation and shade all play a major role in cooling [Continue Reading ]

What is Used to Determine the Cost of an HVAC System Replacement?  If you've started researching HVAC replacement cost for your home, you've probably noticed one thing right away: estimates for heating and cooling installation can vary quite a bit. Why is that? So, what's the typical cost of installing a new HVAC system for your home?  The answer is that HVAC replacement isn't [Continue Reading ]

Many homeowners think power surges are limited to lightning storms. Although lightning is one cause, it's far from the only one. Utility grid activity, restoring power after outages and large household appliances cycling can all create power surges inside your home.  These surges don't just damage televisions and computers. They may also cause HVAC electrical damage because modern heating and cooling systems rely on [Continue Reading ]