Home automation is the latest trend and it makes perfect sense that it should be. After all, this is the year 2015, when online connections and Wi-Fi networks are readily available to most middle income earners. And since most such people are busy professionals, it is absolutely reasonable for them to want to come back […]

WI-FI THERMOSTATS By Betty Stephens owner of Quest Media   Now you can buy a Wi-Fi thermostat" (or "ip thermostat", "internet thermostat", etc.) which allows you to control your thermostat settings remotely, it can be controlled from a computer or even your iPhone or Smartphone!   With the use of smartphones and laptops now there […]

Programmable Thermostats Q: Tammy I’m a single guy and don’t spend much time at home, would it be worth it for me to have a programmable thermostat installed? A: I should just pinch your hinny hard for asking such a question.  A programmable thermostat is ideal for people who are away from home a lot […]

Thermostats have come a long way from simple manual HVAC controls. This article explores the two main categories today, programmable and smart, and recommends the best thermostat in each. Frequently Asked Questions Why buy a new thermostat? Why limit yourself to simply raising or lowering the temperature when you feel uncomfortable? The best thermostat allows […]

Imagine coming home early from work to a warm and comfy house because you remotely adjusted your thermostat while you were still at the office. Today's newer homes often include an intelligent heating, venting and air conditioning (HVAC) system controlled by a smart thermostat. You can program detailed schedules that change automatically if you're not […]

This guide will walk you through removing your old thermostat and connecting the thermostat wiring to the new one. If you haven’t removed the old one yet, wait! There’s important information here about what to do with the thermostat wiring when disconnecting it from the old unit. It will help you avoid confusion when wiring […]

WiFi thermostats are the future as smart-home technology and automation evolves. The WiFi thermostat models available now are the second or third generation from most manufacturers. Also, the control and convenience they offer along with easy setup and intuitive learning technology in some are very impressive. If you're just browsing this post and aren't familiar […]

This Lennox furnace buyers guide is designed to inform our readers about one of the industry’s best-selling brands. We’ve included the good and the bad of Lennox furnaces plus the best models in each class. This Lennox furnaces review can be used to compare this brand with other brands we’ve reviewed including Amana, Trane, and Goodman. In […]

This Amana furnace buyers guide is a comprehensive review you can use to compare this brand with the other furnace lines we’ve reviewed including Goodman, Trane, and Rheem. Started in 1934 in Amana, Iowa by George Foerstner to manufacture beverage coolers, Amana quickly became one of America’s most innovative companies. After decades as an independent producer of HVAC […]

This Amana PTAC Guide is a detailed review of Amana packaged terminal air conditioners and heat pumps. You’ll find Amana PTAC reviews and top models, technical specifications for the units and pros and cons of Amana packaged terminal ACs compared to other HVAC options. You can also read our Amana AC review. While you can […]

Our Amana AC guide is your one-stop place to research for the right Amana central air conditioner. Then, you can decide if the brand is a good choice for your residential or commercial space. The information below allows you to browse Amana air conditioner performance with technical specification and top units in each class. Amana […]

This Bryant thermostat guide has details on this brand’s impressive line of Wi-Fi, programmable and non-programmable thermostats to control and optimize your HVAC system. Technical specs, pros and cons and top thermostats in each series are included to assist you in making your Bryant thermostat decision. For comparison, we’ve completed detailed reviews of Trane thermostats […]