Your Air Conditioner Should Be Serviced Annually

Now that hot weather is upon us, you probably don’t need much of a reminder about the importance of a properly functioning air conditioner. Annual service is the only way to be sure your system will work efficiently when you need it the most. A professional technician has the experience and technology to clean and inspect your system for possible problems, …

Land And Soil Requirements For A Geothermal Heat Pump

A geothermal heat pump is a highly-efficient form of a heat pump that can reach  astronomically high efficiency. Located under the earth, a geothermal heat pump uses the temperature of the ground as the exchange rate for the air that filters through your home. Geothermal heat pumps can both heat and cool your house, providing energy savings year-round. A more efficient …

Have Your Dusty Air Conditioner Professionally Cleaned

Filters keep dust from circulating into your home through your air conditioning unit, which is one of the reasons why manufacturers recommend changing filters regularly. Over time though, even with your diligence in changing filters, dust can collect around the unit and its electronic components, causing the system to become sluggish, less efficient and use more energy to operate.

Can Solar Energy Heat And Cool Your Home?

For those who heat and cool using electricity, it often proves to be the largest percentage of their electricity bill. For this reason, many people are looking to solar energy to help reduce this ongoing expense. By supplying the some of power for a heat pump, solar energy can be used to supplement both the heating and cooing of your home. However, …

Don’t Let Springtime Allergies Follow You Indoors — 3 Tips

The floral beauty, vibrant colors and newness of spring excite you each year but that enthusiasm quickly fades as your days start to fill up with sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, throat irritation and other symptoms related to springtime allergies and pollen in the air. These irritating conditions even follow you when you return to the welcoming walls of your home. …

Problems With Mold? Focus On These 5 Factors

Mold is one of the most common causes of indoor allergies. It can lead to asthma attacks, respiratory problems and other allergic reactions. Mold can’t exist without moisture, so you can effectively clear out your problems with mold by controlling moisture in your home. If you are experiencing problems with mold, here are five moisture control tips you should focus …

Smart Thermostat Technology Takes Comfort Control To The Next Level

It’s time to consider replacing your thermostat if it is more than 5 years old. The thermostat is a crucial and intregal part of your heating and cooling operation. Old non digital thermostats are obsolete and most contain mercury to turn on and off your heating and cooling system. Today’s smart thermostats, also known as interactive thermostats, do most of the …