With the weather warming, gardens going into the ground and 2015 off to a promising start, spring is a great time to focus on making your home life a little better. Focusing on energy improvements to turn your house into an energy efficient home can help keep you cool...
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels. You can’t see, smell or taste carbon monoxide. So, if you use appliances that burn natural gas, propane, oil or wood in your home, it’s imperative to have carbon...
To replace or not to replace? Deciding whether you should replace your home HVAC system or have it repaired by a seasoned HVAC expert can be a tough choice. Fortunately, the following guide makes it much easier to make the best choice that saves you money and keeps...
When it’s time to replace your home’s central air conditioner, if the process seems simple, quick and cheap, you’re probably doing something wrong. You’re likely neglecting to consider the lifetime costs of your new A/C, a factor that should be...
The indoor air quality (IAQ) inside your home has a direct relationship to your family’s health over the short- and long-term. The U.S. EPA reports that indoor air inside homes may be one of the worst environmental hazards people face. Improving its quality...
It may seem like a no-brainer that if you install a new high-efficiency A/C, your investment will be rewarded with high-efficiency performance. However, there’s more to the story. Professional A/C installation plays a substantial part in maximizing performance and...
Do you have a furry pet? Have you noticed excessive dust buildup around your home? Does anyone regularly smoke inside? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, it’s important to change your HVAC air filter sooner rather than later. The general rule of...
Using a tankless water heater can be a great way to help reduce your carbon footprint and your energy bill. However, not every home can benefit from a tankless water heater; some are better off using a traditional tank-based water heater. Knowing the difference...
Spring is an ideal time to take care of necessary home maintenance tasks. Not only can you address any damage your home sustained during the winter, such as water damage or distressed pipes, but you can also make your home more comfortable and head off any problems as...
With about 40 percent of your home’s energy bill going towards conditioning your air, trying to cut HVAC costs seems like the sensible thing to do. But there’s a lot of bad information out there, and if you think you’ve hit on a good home energy...
