Homeowners should be familiar with certain heating, ventilation and air conditioning or HVAC terms. Knowing the basics makes it easier to communicate with your contractor and ease replacement or repair. Here are some of the most important terms for systems,...
Your HVAC system is one of the most expensive and important parts of your home. Naturally, replacing it is a big job and a big decision. Here are four things you need to think about before replacing your HVAC system. Do you need to replace it? There’s a right time for...
The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently accepted a joint settlement between the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and several groups, including the Heating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigeration Distributors International. The settlement comes as...
Spring cooling tune-ups and fall heating check-ups are vital to keep your HVAC system operating at peak efficiency, so you’ll save money on energy use and avoid unnecessary repair costs. When performed by a trained and experienced professional, the maintenance...
There are many ways to increase the efficiency of your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC), but choosing the right windows for your home may be the most effective way of all to ensure that your HVAC system is working at its peak performance. The...
If you’re concerned about the new HVAC efficiency standards, you’re not alone. Efficiency minimums have been a source of confusion over recent months. The short answer is: We don’t know right now when and if the standards will be raised. The standard is currently...