Heating and cooling the smart home of tomorrow
Looking back on the old Tex Avery home of tomorrow cartoon we find ourselves right in the middle of many technological conveniences that once seemed absurd and now seem, well, reasonable. Here we are with three primary contenders for the … Continue reading →
Should you get an expensive air filter?
There isn’t exactly a simple answer to this question. The short answer is “no” …well to a point. The absolute cheapest are probably a step or two below what you may want but the expensive ones aren’t necessarily what you … Continue reading →
Do you really need a whole house dehumidifier?
Today we take a closer look at dehumidifier systems, how they work and what they do. Obviously they dehumidify the building and pull moisture out of it. But if it were really just as simple as that this would be … Continue reading →
Guide: should you upgrade your comfort system?
It’s easy to take home comfort systems for granted when they work well. When you are comfortable they are easy to forget. But in the middle of the summer or winter they become extremely important. And when they stop working … Continue reading →
Warm air coming out of the air conditioner?
Nobody wants that hot summer day when they notice their house is still uncomfortably warm yet the air conditioner has been running non stop. They check the vents and discover the disappointing temperature of the air. There are a lot … Continue reading →
About Heating And Cooling Maintenance
It’s really easy to forget about having maintenance on your hvac systems at the beginning of their respective seasons. But, just like your car, keeping it tuned up can mean it runs better and more reliably. Today we look at … Continue reading →
The lesser known importance of HVAC design
It’s easy to take your HVAC design for granted when building or remodeling. The focus is usually on aesthetics like the layout of furniture and appliances, colors, decorations, etc. Meanwhile the HVAC system might be treated more a one size … Continue reading →
Maybe it’s time to get a central air humidifier
Dry itchy skin! It’s annoying, and usually accompanied by irritated sinuses. It’s hard to find that perfect balance between dry enough and too dry. That’s where central air humidifiers come in! The itchy eyes, sore throats, stuffy noses that are … Continue reading →
Save money with an HVAC economizer
If you have a large home, business or other large space that you have to cool you may want to consider getting an HVAC economizer. Dry, cool weather is most optimal for these devices -preferably hot during the day and … Continue reading →
Are smart thermostats really worth it?
There are two sides to this coin and as you might have guessed this means it’s not necessarily a simple answer. The short answer: yes and no. Wait, what? But everyone says we need a fancy thermostat! Can you save … Continue reading →