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…
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…
When Replacing the Outdoor Unit, Should I Replace the Indoor Unit Too?
What do you do if the compressor in your outdoor unit goes out, but the indoor unit doesn’t have any problems? You may wonder whether you can save money by only replacing the outdoor portion of your HVAC system.…
How to Increase HVAC Life and Efficiency
We all want our homes to be comfortable, but nobody wants to waste money by paying more for heating and cooling than necessary. Keeping your HVAC system running as efficiently as possible and extending its lifespan can make a big…
What’s the Difference Between R-22 and R-410A
As you may have heard, R-22 refrigerant is being phased out of use in air conditioners in the United States, to be replaced with R-410A. In fact, since 2010, all new air conditioners installed in the U.S. must use R-410A,…
Why is there Ice on My Heat Pump
During the winter months, a light coating of ice forming on the outside unit of a heat pump system is completely normal. If the unit is covered in thick ice that doesn’t melt during the defrost mode, that may…
Cracked Heat Exchanger Information
A cracked heat exchanger is an expensive and potentially dangerous problem that often leads to replacing the entire heating unit. While normal wear and tear will eventually lead to cracks in your heat exchanger, there are other causes of…
What does a Heat Exchanger Do?
At some point in their life, most homeowners with a furnace will hear those dreaded words: “The heat exchanger is cracked.” When that happens, we know that we’re in for either a very costly repair or the replacement…
When Should I Replace my HVAC
Replacing your HVAC unit is a big investment. It is one that many people try to put off for as long as possible by repairing units that break down. This approach may save money in the short-term. However, in the…