Is It OK to Landscape Around My HVAC Unit?
Whether you have a furnace, an air conditioner, or a heat pump, chances are that all or part of your HVAC system is installed outside of your home, often in the side yard. If you don’t like the look of…
What Kind of Heat Should I Use
When installing a new HVAC system, you have a lot of decisions to make. One of the first decisions is what kind of heat to use. Here in the Tennessee Valley, two of the most common options for home heating…
Is it Bad to Switch between Heat and Air
Here in the Tennessee Valley, we get all four seasons…sometimes in the same week! When it’s 25F on Monday and 80F on Wednesday and back in the thirties by Friday, it may seem like you’re doomed to either freeze or…
What is the difference between HVAC and AC
HVAC and AC are two acronyms we use frequently on this website, so let’s take second to talk about what they mean. First off, HVAC stands for “Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning,” while AC stands for just the last part:…
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…
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…