Reduce Mosquitos in Your Yard
If your yard looks more like a swamp after heavy rain, or if the drainage from your HVAC unit regularly creates a muddy patch, you might want to consider having a dry well installed. A dry well is a covered,…
How Long Should My Air Conditioner Run in a Cycle?
Maybe your air conditioner seems to be cutting on and off too frequently, or maybe it seems like it never turns off at all. Either way, you may find yourself wondering—is this right? How often should my AC run,…
Is it Important to have a Quiet HVAC?
If you’ve been looking into getting a new heating and air conditioning system, you may have been surprised to see noise ratings included in the specifications for different HVAC units. But that information is more important than you might think.…
What Size HVAC Do I Need?
When the time comes to replace your HVAC system, one of the major factors affecting both cost and comfort is the size of the new unit. A unit that’s too small won’t be able to effectively heat or cool your…
How many HVAC Units does My House Need?
If you’re building a new home or looking at replacing the HVAC in an older one, one of the major decisions you have to make is whether to heat and cool the entire house with one larger unit or to…
Protect your HVAC in Severe Weather
Spring came early this year, and as Tennessee Valley residents know, that means severe weather season has begun as well. Here are a few steps you can take to protect your HVAC system from the storms. Tips for Severe Weather…
Why Can’t you add Coolant without Checking for a Leak?
When your air conditioner is running but isn’t effectively cooling your house, often times it is low on coolant. This is also called refrigerant. It may seem like the quick and easy solution to this problem is simply to add…
What is the Impact of my HVAC on the Environment
Air conditioning can negatively affect the environment in two major ways. It can use a refrigerant that harms the ozone layer. It uses electricity, which is often produced in environmentally harmful ways such as burning fossil fuels. So, you…
Why You Should Schedule Your HVAC Spring Cleaning!
It’s still cold outside but the days are finally getting longer. Spring is right around the corner! And the inside of your home is not the only thing that could benefit from a good spring cleaning. Before it’s time to…
What is the Ideal Indoor Humidity
Thanks to advanced thermostats and HVAC upgrades like whole-house humidifiers and dehumidifiers, homeowners now have more control than ever over the humidity level in their home. But as always, with great power comes great responsibility. Humidity levels that are too…