Heating Fun Facts
Did you know? Radiant Heat- The First In-Home Heating System Early radiant heating systems were developed in the Middle East and Asia. As far back as 1300 BC, an underfloor heating system was installed in the palace of King Arzawa…
No, You Shouldn’t Set Your Thermostat to 85F. Here’s Why.
Recently, the federal government released new recommendations for energy efficiency. According to these federal guidelines, during the summer you should set your thermostat at 85F during the day when no one is home. They also recommended setting your thermostat at…
When Good Ductwork Goes Bad
You probably don’t think about your home’s ductwork very much. In fact, many homeowners don’t realize that the ductwork is an extremely important and active part of their home’s HVAC system. The design, installation, and maintenance of ductwork has a…
Does My Home Have a Heat Pump?
Whether you own a home or rent, it’s important to know what kind of HVAC system you have. One question we frequently get is, does my home have a heat pump? To help you answer this question for yourself,…
HVAC Technician Appreciation Day!
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…
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…
Why Is My Air Conditioner Making That Noise?
Some air conditioners are loud. Some are quiet. After you’ve lived with an AC unit for a while, you know the normal noise that it makes. If your air conditioner begins making a strange or louder than usual noise,…