Water Heater Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Imagine friends coming over for a visit and, out of nowhere, one of them asks: “So, how’s your water heater behaving?” Here’s how you WOULDN’T reply: “I thought you’d never ask!” Then again, your friend wouldn’t grill you on such matters in the first place – it’s the kind of thing people discuss only when… Read more »

Why Is Air Conditioning Maintenance Important?

Keeping Your AC Maintained Will Help Improve Your Comfort and Utility Bill We tend to ignore the things we can’t see. That is why so many air conditioners go so long without being serviced. You can’t see your entire HVAC system. However, you should still be able to see the effects of a poorly maintained… Read more »

A Zoned HVAC System Saves You Money

So, you finally decided to upgrade your old, energy-hogging heating system. Or maybe that decision was made for you when your furnace or boiler raised the white flag and left you shivering at night. Or you decided to install central air before the dog days of summer roll around. No matter the circumstances, any time… Read more »

How Often Should You Change Your HVAC Filter?

You may need to change your filter more often than you realize! Air filters are a crucial component of your HVAC system. Air filters keep your air clean and improve the efficiency of your system. Many people don’t realize that air filters also protect the inner workings of their HVAC system. Filthy filters make it… Read more »

Heating and Cooling a Home Addition

When planning to enclose a porch, add a room, or finish a basement or attic into livable space, it’s so easy to get wrapped up in all the finishes, design elements, and other bells and whistles. Yet one of the most important considerations should be the heating and cooling needs of the space. And there… Read more »

Why the Direction Your Home Faces Matters

“Location, location, location.” We’re all familiar with this real estate mantra. In a nutshell, it means that a home’s value can increase or decrease due to its location. But the orientation of a home is important as well. Whether you’re a house hunter, prospective house builder, or just curious about your existing residence, read on… Read more »

Everything You Need to Know About Ductless Mini-Splits

You may have resorted to a few attractive solutions as you work to keep everyone in your home nice and comfortable all year, like wearing layers of clothing or blankets in one area of the house while cranking up the heat in another. Or, you have plenty of cool air downstairs, but upstairs, in the… Read more »

Importance of Pre-Season AC Inspection

While March weather can be a little unpredictable, spring is officially here and before you know it, summer will follow. Is your central air conditioning system primed to keep your home cool and comfortable when the mercury rises? Your AC system should be inspected by a professional technician at least once every year, ideally before… Read more »

What Type of Water Heater Is Best For You?

A Water Heater Personalized To Your Needs Will Improve Your Life Chances are, you never think about your water heater until you find the icy water of Antarctica pouring out of your shower head. We’ve all been enjoying a nice, warm, relaxing shower when our water heater runs out of the good stuff. The only… Read more »