For many of us, having enough hot water was always a challenge when we were growing up. We had to carefully time out who in the house was showering when, what time to start the dishwasher or set off a load of laundry, and so on—all to give our water heater tanks a...
With every passing year, the importance of achieving and maintaining energy efficiency becomes more and more critical for commercial building owners; after all, such large buildings naturally require high levels of power to operate. As energy prices keep climbing, the...
It should come as no surprise that a well-maintained HVAC unit can help keep it operating at peak performance and can even reduce the overall cost of your home’s heating and cooling thanks to energy efficiency. That’s why routine maintenance calls with your local HVAC...
High humidity levels in a home can be a dangerous, if innocuous-seeming thing. Who hasn’t dealt with a little excess humidity, after all? We’ve all been to Florida for a family trip to Disney World or suffered through a particularly brutal stretch of July weather and...
If you live in an old house—or this might ring true even in many newer buildings—you probably have “hot spots” or “cold spots” in your home: rooms or corners that heat or cool unevenly. Maybe your living room over the garage doesn’t heat up as well in the winter, but...
As winter approaches and bitter colds are set to arrive on your doorstep, it’s an important time to prepare your HVAC system for the season. In many homes, a working HVAC unit is the only thing between residents and months of below-freezing temperatures. Neglecting...
We all love the gadgets and devices that make our home “smarter” and more convenient—video doorbells and security systems, digital assistants like Amazon’s Alexa tied to our speakers, and robot vacuums that keep the floors clean without us needing to lift a finger....
If you’ve ever lived in an old building with a clanking radiator or a home that needed to install in-window A/C units every summer, you know that not all heating and cooling methods are made equally. Modern HVAC systems are far more powerful and efficient than...
It’s a fact of life that at some point, you’re going to have an issue with your plumbing or your HVAC system. These can range from minor inconveniences to major emergencies, so knowing what to look out for and what to do when you notice something going wrong is...
Springtime! The snow is melting, flowers are blooming, and cheerful voices can be heard as people stroll leisurely through downtowns and neighborhoods. It’s finally getting warmer. Before long, spring will give way to summer, and we’ll be wishing for a little less of...
What is a MERV Rating?What is MERV? MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. This rating measures how much matter can pass through your air filter. These values vary and you may have seen this on the side of your filter, possibly a MERV 8 at your home or...
When it comes to home heating costs, the winter can be stressful for home owners to keep warm and frugal. We have had some experience in this cost savings area and love to share our knowledge. Consider these items this winter to save some hard earned cash. Cover or...
