As the days get shorter and the nights get cooler, you may be starting to think about turning on your furnace for the first time this fall. There are a few things you might notice and a few things you can preventatively do. Why You Might Notice a Burning Smell from...
Summer temperatures in East Tennessee often linger well into October, with sudden swings of 20 degrees or more from day to day. The climatic yo-yo is not only hard on humans adjusting to the shorter days and colder nights. All that transitioning from air conditioning...
When it comes to gearing up for the fall season, you may think about pulling your cozy sweaters out of storage, crisp sounds of leaves crunching underfoot, or the taste of warm apple cider. What you probably weren’t thinking about is making sure that your HVAC system...
In part one of this article, we discussed how spending more money on visually appealing remodeling jobs around your home in hopes of increasing its equity may not always be the best move. We then went on to look at how updating the vital parts of your home, like your...
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...
For as long as humans have existed, there has been a need for some form of climate control. Ancient peoples prayed to deities for the rain to cool the earth and called upon the physics of friction to create fire for warmth. In our modern world, it’s difficult to...
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...
