A Blog for All Seasons

Today, more and more homeowners are becoming unhappy with traditional HVAC systems for a number of reasons. First, the issue of irregular heating and cooling since a conventional HVAC setup has either a single thermostat to control the temperature throughout the home or one thermostat on every floor of the house. Another problem is the need [...]

Your furnace plays a significant part in keeping your home comfortably warm during winter. However, as it gets old, it gradually loses its efficiency. That’s because old furnaces use more energy and tend to break frequently, costing you a lot in utility bills as well as repairs. If you are bothered by a heating system that is [...]

There are household items that can cause your home to attract dry air like wooden materials including wood floors, woodwork, furniture and musical instruments. It makes the air temperature feel cooler than humidified air, so in order to reach your desired comfort level, you need to set the thermostat higher, which results in higher utility bills.When [...]

The US Environmental Protection Agency says that indoor air pollution is among the top five environmental health risks. Typically, the best way to address this risk is to control or remove the sources of pollutants and freshen a home with clean outdoor air. But opportunities for ventilation may be limited by weather conditions or by contaminants [...]

Many homeowners still have central air and suffer from inconsistent cooling and heating throughout their homes, which significantly compromise their comfort. A single thermostat isn’t enough to effectively control the temperature of the entire house.Another problem involving central air is the need for periodic cleaning of ducts and registers. This needs to be done because ducts [...]

If your current furnace isn’t able to provide you with the warmth and comfort you need, it may be time for you to replace it, especially if your unit is at least 15 years or more. After years and years of service, old heating systems tend to lose their efficiency due to wear and tear. This [...]

In an extremely cold weather, people can easily get airborne illnesses such as a sore throat, cough, runny nose and influenza. Humidifiers are essential in adding the right amount of moisture in the air, especially during winter when the air is dry.A recent study showed that increasing humidity levels to 43 percent or above significantly reduced [...]

For a regular homeowner, choosing the right furnace can be an overwhelming experience. There are certain things that need to be taken into consideration when selecting the right unit: efficiency rating, features, compatibility with smart or programmable thermostats, and more importantly, proper sizing.Though proper sizing your furnace is not one of the choices you will make, [...]

Ducts are a great way to deliver conditioned air throughout your home. However, they are also sensitive to developing leaks and cracks that let out heated or cooled air. This is why many homeowners have a steady increase in their utility bills.According to ENERGY STAR, there are signs that tell if an HVAC system has inefficient [...]

A boiler plays an important part in giving your family absolute comfort, especially during winter. It is typically used as a component of a hydronic heating system, which circulates hot water to radiators or baseboard heaters. These hot water boiler systems work quietly, safely, and provide an evenly distributed heat throughout your home.  Boilers minimize the [...]