What Kind of Heat Should I Use
When installing a new HVAC system, you have a lot of decisions to make. One of the first decisions is what kind of heat to use. Here in the Tennessee Valley, two of the most common options for home heating…
Keep Allergens out of Your Home
It’s that time of year. The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and the pollen counts are sky-high. You can’t reduce the amount of pollen outside, but you can make this season a little less sneezy by cleaning up…
What is the difference between HVAC and AC
HVAC and AC are two acronyms we use frequently on this website, so let’s take second to talk about what they mean. First off, HVAC stands for “Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning,” while AC stands for just the last part:…
Is it Important to have a Quiet HVAC?
If you’ve been looking into getting a new heating and air conditioning system, you may have been surprised to see noise ratings included in the specifications for different HVAC units. But that information is more important than you might think.…
What Size HVAC Do I Need?
When the time comes to replace your HVAC system, one of the major factors affecting both cost and comfort is the size of the new unit. A unit that’s too small won’t be able to effectively heat or cool your…
What does a Heat Exchanger Do?
At some point in their life, most homeowners with a furnace will hear those dreaded words: “The heat exchanger is cracked.” When that happens, we know that we’re in for either a very costly repair or the replacement…
Should I Close Air Vents in Unused Rooms?
For your convenience you can listen to the article here: There’s a short and simple answer to this question, and that answer is no, you should not close air conditioning and heating vents in your house, even in rooms…
When Should I Replace my HVAC
Replacing your HVAC unit is a big investment. It is one that many people try to put off for as long as possible by repairing units that break down. This approach may save money in the short-term. However, in the…
How to Shop for an HVAC Unit
It’s Been Years Since I Shopped for a New Heating and Cooling System. What Changes in Technology and Equipment Do I Need to Know About? Every few months, when the newest version of some popular smartphone is released, fans…
The Size of Your HVAC does Matter
Once upon a time, a little girl named Goldilocks wandered into the forest where she found a cabin inhabited by three bears. Now she didn’t know that this cabin belonged to a family of bears, so she went inside. First,…