Do you have a split heating and cooling system in your home? If so, you’re likely familiar with the furnace, heat pump, or air conditioner – but one critical piece of equipment you may not know much ... Read More
How Do I Relight My Pilot Light?
The furnace’s pilot light ignites the burners and starts the heating process. Pilot lights were once standard on all gas furnaces, but newer systems don’t always contain pilot light ignition systems. ... Read More
What kind of work is involved in replacing an old
HVAC system?
Replacing your old heating and cooling systems requires some work, and not just from the HVAC professionals – homeowners have work to do, too! Before it’s time to replace your aging systems, look at ... Read More
How does a split system compare to a package unit?
If you are in the market for a new central air conditioning system, you’ll likely be selecting from two main system types: split systems or packaged systems. Each system type will cool your home or ... Read More
How concerned should I be about my indoor air quality?
Air pollution is often a hot topic, but typically refers only to the air outside. You may not realize that the air inside a home or building is far more polluted than outdoor air – interiors lack the ... Read More
When I replace my outdoor unit, is it also time to replace
my indoor unit?
It’s no secret that heating and cooling equipment is expensive. Replacing one system is a big investment alone! While the idea of replacing both your heating system and your air conditioner at the ... Read More
What is the Proper Way to Clean an Electrostatic Air Filter?
Dirty air filters can cause many problems with your heating and cooling systems, as well as your indoor air quality. That's is why your HVAC contractor is so adamant about the importance of using ... Read More
Should I cover my outdoor unit in cold weather?
Fall is coming to an end, and soon you’ll be shutting down your air conditioner for the season. When cold weather rolls in, you’ll be cleaning up your outdoor living areas, stowing away patio ... Read More
What is a heat pump?
Heat pumps are an energy efficient option for home heating and cooling. They are becoming more common in homes throughout the area, but even so, many homeowners don’t know much about them. Allow us to ... Read More
What do heating and cooling energy efficiency
ratings mean?
The HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) world is full of acronyms! Many of them refer to efficiency ratings for heating and cooling equipment. These numbers are pretty important to ... Read More