Refrigerants of the Past, Present, and Future
Every air conditioner or heat pump uses a type of chemical known as a refrigerant. The job of a refrigerant is to absorb heat from the air and transport…
Things to Do Before You Turn on Your Furnace This Fall
As the days get shorter and the nights get cooler, you may be starting to think about turning on your furnace for the first time this fall. While the…
The Forgotten V in HVAC: Ventilation
If you asked most people what an HVAC system does, they’d probably say that it heats and cools your home. And that is generally true—the H stands for heating…
Football Goes Green with Energy-Efficient Stadiums
We all know which season is everyone’s favorite here in the Tennessee Valley. That’s right—football season! As this year’s season kicks off, it’s clear that the movement to build…
An Overview of Inverter Technology
One of the exciting new developments in heating and cooling over the last few years is the increased availability of inverter technology. As ACHR News reported in 2015, inverter…
What Is a Split Unit?
When shopping for a new HVAC system, there is one decision you’ll need to make. Do you want a packaged unit or a split unit? In order to make that…