Extreme summer heat can push even a well-maintained air conditioner to its limits. As temperatures in   rise, many families notice rising energy bills, warm areas throughout the home and cooling systems that appear to run all day without keeping up.  You may think the AC alone determines how comfortable your home feels. The fact is, your home's air circulation, insulation and shade all play a significant role in cooling performance.   [Continue Reading ]

What Can Change the Cost of an HVAC System Replacement?  If you've started researching HVAC replacement cost on the internet, you've probably noticed something almost immediately: estimates for heating and cooling installation can vary by thousands of dollars. Why do prices vary so much? So, what's the typical cost of installing a new HVAC system for your home?  The answer is that HVAC replacement isn't one-size-fits-all. Every [Continue Reading ]

Many homeowners think power surges occur only during lightning storms. While lightning is one cause, it's far from the only one. Utility switching, power outages/restoration and even large appliances cycling on and off can all create electrical surges inside your home.  These electrical surges don't just damage televisions and computers. They may also cause HVAC electrical damage because modern heating and cooling systems rely on [Continue Reading ]

Summer arrives. Your AC starts running, but your home still feels clammy. Family members keep lowering the thermostat. Now, some rooms are still uncomfortably humid while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills increase. This is a typical challenge during humid summers in , . Many homeowners think [Continue Reading ]