Get All the Hot Water You Need

A water heater with no storage tank? Yeah, right! Actually, it’s right on the button and, interestingly enough, it’s called a tankless water heater. Who on earth would want such a contraption? Homeowners throughout our service area, that’s who! Here’s what the increasing popularity of tankless water heaters is based on: As the name suggests,… Read more »

Why Filtered Water is Your Best Option

Here’s one of life’s little ironies, to be sure: nothing is more essential to our bodies than water, and yet most people don’t think a great deal about the quality of the water they consume. We just assume it’s all “ok”, and go on our merry ways. By now you’ve probably guessed the truth: there… Read more »

5 Good Reasons to Replace Your AC System

Just how ready are you for summer, AC wise?  Here’s why we ask – if your system barely made it through last year’s cooling season, are you confident it has what it takes to keep you cool and comfortable yet again…and without fear of a breakdown or system failure? Lack of confidence is one good… Read more »

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 »

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 »