Expert Tips

Have you ever noticed that with most of your home’s appliances, you take an “ignore it until it breaks” approach to maintenance? Your refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine – all over your home, you use it again and again, until something seems not quite right. Then it’s action time. If that sounds like your approach to … Continued

Did you know the average lifespan of an air conditioner is 15 to 20 years? Different manufacturers have different expectations, but in general, that’s what you can expect. Other factors can influence the age. How often it is used, how well you maintain it, if it’s properly sized for your home; all of this and … Continued

What’s a good SEER rating when buying a new air conditioner? SEER is one of the first buzzwords you learn when doing a little research online. But it’s also one of the most confusing, and depending on who you trust, may also be the most misleading. What Is SEER? Before we get into what a … Continued

Your air conditioner isn’t something you spend a lot of time thinking about. You turn it on. You expect cooled air. And if it all works the way it should – out of sight, out of mind. Yet that might not be the best approach. Unfortunately, air conditioners have a habit of breaking down at … Continued

It can be frustrating to flip your air conditioner on for the season, only to find it sounding like a freight train, or barely pumping cool air out at all. The months of being in hibernation haven’t been good for the system, and the noises and smells make that difficult to ignore. The most natural … Continued

Do you understand how your HVAC system works? Surprisingly, many homeowners don’t. By learning more about your system, you can take tiny steps that will help save you money every year, and will give your HVAC system the longest life possible. How often should you replace the air filter? If you said every one to … Continued

Have you noticed lingering headaches, sneezing and coughing, even fatigue and concentration problems when you’re indoors, only to have them disappear when you head out? Then they come right back again when you spend time inside. You may have indoor air quality problems. And your HVAC equipment may be to blame. Many of us attribute … Continued

You can’t own a home or operate a business efficiently here in Colorado without an effective HVAC system in place. But having a HVAC system isn’t good enough; focusing on energy efficiency is also important. When you focus on installing the best in your home or business environment, the complete HVAC system will be more … Continued

Does it feel like the temperature is never right in your home? Are you too cold in some rooms, too hot in others? Do you feel like you’re always taking a detour to walk by your thermostat and adjust it? Home automation makes your life easier. Not only will you be able to control your … Continued

It doesn’t matter how old or new your HVAC system is, if it’s not properly maintained, it’s at risk of operational problems. Your HVAC system rarely shuts down without a little warning. And those warning signals usually come in the form of a noise. Have you heard any of these sounds coming from your HVAC … Continued