Heat Pumps are so misunderstood. I looked and searched for information to help me explain how a heat pump works. One source I went to was Carrier's web site, they invented air conditioning after all. Under heat pumps it says, "For more on heat pumps go to E-Hows web site." Carrier was right. It is the best and […]
Selecting a Contractor, Big or Small? How do you decide whether to go with a company that claims to be the biggest in town or one where the owner personally worked up your estimate and will be on site as part of the install team putting in your new system? It bears mentioning that there […]
Insider Information / Trade Secrets: In the first of this two part piece we’re going to talk strictly about residential single family homes and what to look for when you need or want to replace your current heating and cooling system. Get Multiple Bids To jump right in, I’ll take you with me inside an elite […]
You just bought a home, pockets a little light, something breaks. Thank goodness the house came with a home warranty, right? I would say yes and no. I want you to have all the facts and insider details about how these contracts work. This is information to consider before you purchase or renew a home […]
PLEASE READ VERY IMPORTANT AC Info: To Homeowners, Building Owners and Landlords: As many of you know R-22 Air Conditioners and heat pumps were no longer manufactured as of January 1, 2010. Under terms of the Montreal protocol the U.S. agreed to meet certain obligations by certain dates that will affect the Air Conditioning industry. January 1, […]
All air conditioning equipment manufacturers, Department of Energy, Energy Star, and local Utility companies recommend you maintain your equipment with a preseason tune-up and cleaning. Benefits Industry experts all agree that by keeping your system cleaned and tuned, it will run less, cool better, last longer, use less electricity and save you money. When you […]
What exactly is an air conditioning unit? Most all of us in modern society have experienced the benefits and comfort of conditioned air either at home, work, the mall or Movie Theater. Chances are you’ve been exposed to mechanical Air Conditioning of some sort. Do we ever stop to think about or appreciate the principles […]
Whether you call them air conditioning filters or furnace filters depends if you live in a predominantly cooling or heating environment. A Tough Job Indoor air pollution is among the top five environmental health risks. Air filters have to strike a delicate balance between allowing air to flow freely through your furnace, evaporator coil and ductwork […]
Solar air conditioning has begun to emerge as an energy savings option for residential and commercial property owners alike. We’re going to give you some things to consider if you’re thinking of going solar. The basic premise of a solar air conditioner is obvious; you have solar panels or modules as some call them that are […]
10. What color of paint was on your bathroom walls? 9. Who usually cleans your carpet? 8. Is that your kid’s bike I just backed over? 7. You got any tools I can borrow?. 6. What’s for dinner? 5. I’ve never seen one of these before, how old did you say this thing was? They […]
1. Ask for referral from friends, neighbors, coworkers, relatives. The cheapest guy you could find may not be such a good deal after all. Don’t be afraid to ask questions when you book your appointment either. Are they licensed, insured, are your employees bonded, do they drug test, do they run background checks? These things […]
We’re going to talk about a residential service call for a central A/C system that is not cooling. We’ll go thru the sequence of events from the time you realize your home is just not cooling down the way it normally does, until the door closes behind the service technician as he or she exits […]
