How to Maintain Your Home’s Heating & Cooling Equipment to Save Energy
Just like your favorite car, your heating and cooling system needs a regular trip to the mechanic to keep it purring. Without regular servicing, heating… Read More
January 5
Limitations when Replacing Existing Heating Systems
In an existing home, it’s important to consider the impacts of replacing your current heating system with a different type of heating system. The easiest… Read More
January 5
Sizing Heating and Cooling Systems
Older space conditioning systems (more than 10 years old) are often unreliable and much less efficient than a modern systems. When it’s time for a… Read More
January 5
Maintenance Checklist
Maintain your equipment to prevent future problems and unwanted costs. Keep your cooling and heating system at peak performance by having a contractor do annual… Read More
January 5
Appliance Service Plans: Read the Fine Print
Many utility companies offer home appliance service plans that provide repair coverage on furnaces, central air conditioners, water heaters, clothes washers and dryers, range/ovens, and… Read More
January 5
How BTUs and EERs Work
Most air conditioners have their capacity rated in BTUs or British Thermal Units. A BTU is, generally, the amount of heat required to raise the… Read More
January 5
Decibel (dB) Comparisons
Common Sounds This decibel (dBA) table compares some common sounds and shows how they rank in potential harm to hearing. In many industries, workers are… Read More
January 5
10 Tips for Hiring a Heating and Cooling Contractor
Study up — Find out about license and insurance requirements for contractors in your state. And before you call a contractor, know the model of… Read More
