Who was Willis Carrier?
Have you ever wondered how going to the movies became such a popular summertime activity? After all, it’s not outdoors, and it doesn’t rely on longer daylight hours or even the kids being out of school. And yet, the summer…
What do HVAC Ratings Really Mean?
When you’re choosing a new HVAC system for your home, one of the most important factors to consider is efficiency. Every HVAC unit is labeled with a rating of some kind that tells you how efficient it is. Here are…
HVAC Tips for Pet Owners
Having pets in your home and yard can create a variety of housekeeping and landscaping challenges, like finding ways to clean muddy pawprints off the sofa or stopping Rover from digging up the flowerbeds in the first place. Pets can…
Step 3 to a Lower Energy Bill in Summer: Thermostat Settings
Keeping Your Energy Bill Down in Summer, Part Three: Thermostat Settings In this series, we’re looking at the many ways you can reduce your energy bills during our long, hot Tennessee Valley summers. Today, we’ll look specifically at…
Step 2 to a Lower Energy Bill in Summer: Ways to Feel Cooler
Keeping Your Energy Bill Down in Summer, Part Two: Ways to Feel Cooler Here in the Tennessee Valley, our biggest energy bills usually come during the long, hot summers. We’re taking a look at a variety of ways you…
Step 1 to a Lower Energy Bill in Summer: Decrease the Heat
Keeping Your Energy Bill Down in Summer, Part One: Decrease the Heat Here in the Tennessee Valley, our biggest energy bills usually come during the long, hot summers. We’ll be taking a look at a variety of ways you…
How Can I Keep My Sunroom Comfortable in Summer
For your convenience you can listen to this article here: A sunroom can be a wonderful addition to a home—a bright and attractive space that combines the best of both indoor and outdoor living. However, during our long, hot Tennessee…
Why is 410A Freon So Expensive
Since 2010, the US Environmental Protection Agency has required that all new HVAC units use a refrigerant called R410a, instead of the R22 (Freon) that was used previously. That’s because R410a is safe for the ozone layer, while R22…
Should You Close Doors in Unused Rooms?
For your convenience, listen to the article here: In short, the answer to this question is no. Although closing off unused rooms may seem like a way to save energy on heating and cooling, it can actually force your HVAC…
Can Heavy Rain Damage My HVAC Unit?
Summer in the Tennessee Valley often brings afternoon storms with heavy rain, gusting winds, and frequent lightning. When the sudden rain turns the streets into whitewater rapids, you may wonder if all this water falling so fast might be bad…