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Why Is Air Conditioning Maintenance Important? July 10, 2024 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 air conditioner on your wallet and family. Even if you usually don't take the time... Read more »

Importance of Pre-Season AC Inspection March 15, 2024 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 you need it, so that come summer, you can be sure it's ready to work... Read more »

Is a Heat Pump Right for Your Home? July 18, 2023 Air conditioning does a stellar job of providing sweat relief from summer’s heat and humidity. But what if your home isn’t equipped with AC? Or you have an older system that’s ready to be put out to pasture after years of faithful service? If you’re looking to install or replace an HVAC system, it’s nice to know all your options so you can select the system that can efficiently cool... Read more »

Custom Bath Remodeling – For People Who Don’t Need It Done in a Day April 30, 2023 Rome wasn’t built in a day. Nor can a top-to-bottom bathroom remodel be. But then, why would you want it done so quickly? Especially if you’re looking for it all to be “just so.” The answer is you wouldn’t. That’s because you want what you want – to put it bluntly – and that always takes a little longer. First, there’s the planning process, which might include re-allocating existing space... Read more »

A Zoned HVAC System Saves You Money April 27, 2023 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 is the right time to consider a zone climate control system for your home. Here... Read more »

Heating and Cooling a Home Addition April 10, 2023 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 are a lot of options to consider! Read on as we walk you through the... Read more »

Everything You Need to Know About Ductless Mini-Splits March 23, 2023 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 bedrooms, it’s never cool enough – especially when you’re trying to sleep. Life can be... Read more »

Is My HVAC System Wasting Money? October 20, 2022 Other than the occasional sound of cycling on and off, and of course the cool or warm comfort it provides, your HVAC system is pretty much out of sight, and out of mind. But that doesn’t always mean it’s running at max efficiency and peak performance. In fact, as systems age, they become less efficient which drives up utility costs, not to mention the costs associated with more frequent repairs.... Read more »

What’s Involved In Professional AC Maintenance Services? May 31, 2022 Keep Your AC Running Smoothly With Professional Maintenance We all know that we should maintain all of our appliances. Still, we rarely find the time or motivation to do it ourselves. Should we pay someone to do the maintenance for us? Well, that feels like cheating. Most of us would rather have our AC break down than pay for someone else to do work we could have done ourselves. But,... Read more »

How Plumbing Can Help Stop the Spread of Infectious Diseases. December 9, 2021 There is no modern civilization without indoor plumbing. There would be no skyscrapers, filth would fill streets and alleyways – just read a book about the Wild West and, among other things, you’ll see it was wildly unsanitary. But just when you thought plumbing engineers have come up with every conceivable product to reduce contact with and the spread of bacteria, germs, and viruses, new “miracle” products are set to... Read more »

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