Today’s homes are more energy efficient than ever. New building techniques and materials as well as advancements in insulation, windows and doors helps to minimize waste. However, 97% of homes have indoor air quality concerns. There are potential sources of contamination in every room in the house. Cooking, cleaning, pest control, personal hygiene and even […]
Author: Frank
Whole-home dehumidifiers make a difference
Areas that experience high heat and excessive humidity have specialized requirements for temperature control. While advances in cooling technology have improved the dehumidification capability of modern air conditioners, they aren’t designed to handle moisture. An air conditioner pulls heat out of the indoor air and transfers it outside by way of refrigerant. When the house […]
High velocity systems cater to older homes
There was a time when owners of older or historic homes that lacked conventional ductwork were extremely limited in heating and cooling options. They either managed with a collection of electric heaters and window air conditioners or tackled huge remodeling projects. The installation of ductwork required tearing down walls and ceilings. In many older homes, […]
Reasons to invest in a geothermal system
Over the last few years, the initial costs have come down quite a bit. Although geothermal heating and cooling has gained recent popularity across the country, it’s not a new technology. The principle was actually used in Roman times. Geothermal heat pumps take advantage of the renewable, free and natural thermal energy found underground to […]
The whole-home in-duct air purifier was expensive
The HVAC expert who installed the HVAC system recommended a whole-home in-duct air purifier that wasn’t cheap at all My brother, his wife, and the kids came over to spend summer with my daughter and I. We had been talking about the best time for a visit to my neck of the woods. Everyone was […]
The heating costs were so high this past winter
Prices of everything are higher now than ever before. Even when you try to reduce expenditure, it’s still not easy to save money. Last winter, I had to deal with high heating costs in my home. Unfortunately, in this part of the world, you need a heating system to stay warm during winter. Otherwise, you […]
I wish I could dress as great as my sister, the HVAC technician
And guess what, she still looks amazing. When we were kids, our dad had a garage where he kept old bikes and vintage cars. He’d renovate them, and sell them to his friends and other interested parties. He was a plumber by day, and the restoration was more like a side hustle. My sister and […]