Did you know that June 22 is HVAC Technician Appreciation Day? Since June 21 is the first official day of summer, it’s a perfect time to show our appreciation for the highly-skilled, hard-working HVAC technicians that keep us cool and comfortable even on the steamiest summer days. HVAC Technicians Have Skills! HVAC technicians work […]
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Air Distribution: The Most Underrated Aspect of HVAC System Design
When people talk about installing a new HVAC system, a lot of the time they’re really just thinking about the HVAC unit itself. There is more to HVAC than the new heat pump, air conditioner, or furnace. But an HVAC system is much more than just the heating and/or cooling unit. The HVAC system […]
Where Should Your Home’s Thermostat Be Located?
When designing an HVAC system, there are a lot of minor details that can make a big difference in comfort and efficiency. One of those important details is the placement of the thermostat. The thermostat needs to be placed so that it can get the most accurate reading of the home’s air temperature. Otherwise, it […]
HVAC and the Ozone Layer
Residential HVAC systems are designed to keep your home’s indoor environment comfortable all year long. But what about everybody’s home, the Earth? We want to minimize the negative impact HVAC systems could have on the outside environment we all share. The ozone layer in the Earth’s atmosphere is one major element of the environment that […]
The Science of Comfort
The HVAC business is the business of comfort. Our goal is to keep you comfortable in your home or commercial building. We want to do this all year round, no matter what the outside weather may be. In order to do that, we have to understand the science of thermal comfort. So what is thermal […]
The Danger of an Old Heat Exchanger
If your home has an older furnace—15-20 years old or more—then it’s extremely important for you to be aware of the potential danger posed by an old heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is the heart of the furnace. When it fails, it doesn’t just leave you without heat. It can create a very dangerous, even […]
Lower Your Energy Bill This Summer
Want some professional advice on how to lower your energy bill this summer and give your wallet a break? Here in the Tennessee Valley, our biggest energy bills usually come during the long, hot summers. We’ll be taking a look at a variety of ways you can lower those bills, starting today with some simple […]
The Dangers of Huffing Freon
Long Before Tide Pods We Had Freon, And It Is Still A Problem! There are some articles you wish you never had to write. But the sad truth is that over the past decades, both teens and adults have been hospitalized and even died from abusing the refrigerant Freon. Freon is commonly found in air […]