Meet the smart thermostat, a small but powerful tool that can significantly improve the comfort and efficiency of your home during an extended heat wave. These practical devices can monitor the weather, automatically adjust the temperature when you leave or arrive, and let you know if your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment…
To effectively cool the upstairs of a two-story home, consider installing a ductless mini split system for zoned comfort and targeted temperature control. These systems provide efficient cooling without overworking your central AC or needing to modify existing ductwork. Have you ever walked up your stairs and felt a noticeable difference in the air temperature…
Do you and your family battle over the thermostat on sweltering summer days? One person cranks the AC, and another promptly lowers it. Someone else dials it back up, and someone dials it down. The temperature ping-pongs from cold to warm and warm to cold. It’s a familiar scene in many homes with a…
As summer approaches in most residents are all looking to save some pennies wherever possible. So why not start with your costly energy bill? After all, the US Department of Energy says air conditioning can account for 35 to 40 percent of your utility bill. High energy bills are sometimes unavoidable when air conditioning…
It’s an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see a blank screen. Is this a serious issue—does it mean your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning is broken? Not necessarily. In fact, most of the time, it is something minor and can be easily fixed! We’ll cover some of the most…
Sump pumps are the silent heroes of basements and homes in general. Without any hoopla, they quietly protect your home from flooding, and living in , you know basement flooding can happen quite easily. It only takes one major rainfall or storm to foil your sump pump’s success rate. Our professional plumbers at recommend maintaining…
Unless you’re an HVAC professional—like the team at —you probably don’t spend much time thinking about your air conditioner or how it works. Yet, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, about 90% of households in the U.S. use air conditioning. So while you may just care that it keeps your , home or business…
As the temperatures begin to rise in , many homeowners are firing up their air conditioners (ACs) for the first time in months. But what if, instead of a refreshing blast of cool air, you’re hit with an unpleasant smell? If your AC is producing an unusual odor at startup, you’re not alone. This is…
Spring is finally arriving in ! The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re probably already thinking about dusting off the patio furniture or tackling that messy garage. But there’s one essential part of your , home that also needs some TLC this season—your air conditioning (AC) system! Just like you wouldn’t…
If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your , home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room, causing spotty heating or cooling. On cold days, this can be a nuisance. You may be confined to only a few rooms in your home, or you might…