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Electrostatic Filters: Are They Better?
Of all the critical components in your furnace or air conditioning system, one of the most vital for its long-term functionality is the filter. Not only do the filters in your HVAC systems help to cut down on the amount of dust and allergens that circulate through...
5 Common Events That Lead to Emergency Furnace Repair
The phrase “emergency furnace repair” connotates a furnace breakdown that comes out of nowhere which needs repairing urgently. One half of that connotation is true: in certain situations, particularly during the winter months, a furnace breakdown is an issue that...
6 Reasons to Replace Your Duct Work Insulation
For most home and business owners, it's easy to think of the HVAC system within only two contexts: investing in hardware, and the limited ways in which you interact with your system directly, such as through your thermostat. However, from time to time, it's worth...
What to Do When Your Thermostat Is Blank
The most frustrating problems at home are most often the ones that occur without warning, such as a leaking sink, a broken appliance, or a blank thermostat. They all invoke stress and frustration almost instantly. At least with the sink or another appliance, the fix...
The Final Word on Air Conditioning Carbon Monoxide – Fact or Fiction
Many people are rightfully concerned about the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning. In the presence of a colorless, odorless gas, you wouldn’t necessarily know right away if you were being exposed to it. Carbon monoxide tricks your body into thinking it is...
How to Calculate EER and Use It to Your Advantage
When you’re considering investing in an air conditioning system, there are many factors to weigh. How much does it cost? What kind of new construction or installation does it involve? Which environmental factors impact your air conditioner options? Each of these...
Does a Commercial HVAC Installer Cost More Than Residential?
Whether you’re launching your first business or replacing the HVAC system in your commercial building for the first time, you might find yourself asking this question: how much does a commercial HVAC installer charge? Perhaps more accurately, will you pay more for a...
Which Calculation Is Best: EER or SEER?
When it comes to purchasing an air conditioner, you will likely find yourself wondering: what is the difference between EER vs. SEER, and what do these numbers mean? EER and SEER are both ratings that measure the efficiency of an air conditioner. Both ratings have...
How Are Commercial Building Heating Systems Different?
Each model of heating and cooling system is distinct, but several important categories have significant differences between them. Your business needs a robust system that’s well-suited to your building, but how can you tell the difference between commercial building...
What Maintenance Do Commercial HVAC Systems Need?
As business owners are keenly aware, few things in life are a “once and done”. Instead, even the most robust systems require ongoing maintenance and occasional repairs to function correctly. Commercial HVAC systems are no exception to this rule. Business owners have...
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