Peak-Heat AC Survival Guide: Airflow, Insulation & Shade Tips

Summer heat waves can push your air conditioner to the breaking point. As temperatures in   climb, many homeowners notice rising energy bills, uneven temperatures throughout the home and cooling systems that appear to run all day without keeping up.  You may think the AC is the one thing that determines how comfortable your home feels. The fact is, your home's air circulation, insulation and shade all play an important role in cooling [Continue Reading ]

What Goes into Figuring the Cost of an HVAC System Replacement?  If you've started researching HVAC replacement cost online, you've probably noticed something almost immediately: estimates for heating and cooling installation can vary by thousands of dollars. Why do prices vary so much? What is the typical cost of installing a new HVAC system for your home?  The answer is that, when it comes [Continue Reading ]

Many homeowners think power surges only happen during lightning storms. While lightning is definitely one cause, it's certainly not the only one. Utility grid activity, restoring power after outages and large household appliances cycling can all create power surges inside your home.  These electrical surges don't just damage televisions and computers. They can also cause HVAC electrical damage because today's heating and cooling [Continue Reading ]

Warm weather arrives. Your AC starts running, but your home still feels clammy. Family members keep lowering the thermostat. Now, some rooms still feel sticky while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills climb. This is a typical challenge during humid summers in , . Many homeowners assume [Continue Reading ]