Expert Tips

Are Gas Furnaces Efficient? Read on! Most appliances that are in our home are taken for granted. They exist. They do their jobs. We think little about them until they break down and our lives are inconvenienced. Your furnace is at the top of that list. It sits in your basement or crawlspace, hidden behind … Continued

The first winter heating bill of the season can be brutal. After a mild fall and little use of your heating or cooling equipment, a sudden dip in temperatures can have you running your furnace more frequently, causing your utility bill to shoot skyward. All of a sudden you start looking for ways to save, … Continued

Every year the temperatures drop, and homeowners look for simple ways to reduce their monthly heating bills. With an aisle full of space heaters at your favorite big box store, it’s only natural to give them a minute or two of your attention. Should you invest in one? Overall, space heaters are safe to use … Continued

Have you ever walked into your home after being gone all day and found it freezing? You head to your thermometer, ready to boost the temperature and warm your home. But then you stop. How high should you turn it? Can you deal with it a little chillier than normal to avoid the high utility … Continued

Your HVAC unit is an important system to keep your home comfortable and healthy. Whether you are replacing your old equipment because it is no longer functioning very well, or simply because you want a more energy efficient unit in place, it’s a good idea to know what to expect when the technicians arrive. Removing … Continued

Ever notice different parts of your home are warmer or cooler than others? Homes often have hot or cool spots – places where the temperatures are impacted by things like the angle of the sun, home design, or even problems with your HVAC system. Inconsistencies are why HVAC zoning systems were created. With zoned heating … Continued

How can you increase your HVAC performance and make your home feel warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer? Install ceiling fans. In the summer, a ceiling fan can add a gentle breeze to a room. In the winter, flip a small switch near the light on most ceiling fans to make the … Continued

Although utility companies work hard to keep the price of energy as low as possible, It’s difficult not to feel the pain in your wallet when the bill comes in each month. Especially on a particularly cold or warm month. Attempting to decrease the energy waste in your home can be a difficult task without … Continued

Does your home use gas-forced heating? If so, you will have cold air return vents in addition to your registers or heating vents. Cold air return vents are designed to return cold air from registers back to the furnace, so it operates correctly. This is what provides proper circulation throughout your home. Return vents are … Continued