July and August usually mark the hottest months of summer in the South. We graduate from a simple rise in temperature to the oppressive combination of heat AND humidity and are suddenly scrambling to find relief. The easiest escapes from the heat are our homes and...
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...
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...
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...
