September is National Preparedness Month and serves as a great time to get ready for any catastrophe that comes your way. As the saying goes, “better to be safe than sorry.” The Ready Campaign, in partnership with the Ad Council, encourages families to observe the...
A lot of little things can add up and make a big and positive difference for you and your family. We know how much pressure summer weather can put on your air conditioner. As anyone from our area can tell you, the climate puts serious stress on your air system. Not...
The external HVAC unit is an essential element of your home’s climate control, one that many homeowners see it as a bit of a backyard eyesore. Landscaping is a popular way to conceal your HVAC unit, but trees and bushes can significantly damage your HVAC system if not...
The heating and cooling systems in your home are crucial in creating a comfortable living environment. No one wants to come home to a hot house in the middle of summer or a freezing home in the dead of winter. Now that we’re in the heat of summer, it’s becoming a lot...
After a year of spending an enormous amount of time at home, you might be thinking, “We could use a little more space.” Whether it’s a growing family, older parents moving in, or you need space for a home office, there is a wide range of reasons why people explore...
In early May, EPA announced a move to sharply reduce the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a major component of HVAC units, in an attempt to slow global warming. HFCs have long been decried as some of the most potent greenhouse gas emissions, and the regulation is not...
Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies recently found through their research data that Americans are increasingly spending large amounts of money on remodeling their homes and seeing less and less in returns. They claim that over the course of the...
Summer is here in East Tennessee. Baseball, BBQs, swimming pools, and beach trips are just around the corner, which means the temperature is about to rise significantly over the next few weeks. While our area stays moderate most of the year, the summer months can see...
If you’re looking to eke out an extra living space in an attic, garage or basement this summer, don’t think your only choices are to swelter or install a clunky window unit. A ductless cooling and heating system, also commonly known as a mini-split system, is a...
If you’ve made the investment to update your old, worn-out HVAC system, you understand how important air quality is for your home. But your HVAC can only be effective if you use quality air filters that match the needs of your home or business. By identifying your...
