How to pick a HVAC compressor

In the market for a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system?
Focus your research on compressors before you make a final decision. You will be juggling factors like upfront cost, long-term energy efficiency and comfort for you and your family.

HVAC filter facts and opinions

The filter is the least expensive item in your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, but its size and style can help or hurt energy efficiency.

Popular Science has a breakdown on its choices for the best filters, with considerations for smog, pet dander, odors, allergies, budget and much more.

Thermostat tips to save money

Kids do it all the time. They come home, see the indoor temperature is 78 degrees and decide they want it to be 72 inside. So they set the thermostat at 68 degrees, figuring this will accelerate the cooling process.

New HVAC needs new ductwork, too

You’re considering a new system that will provide better heating, cooling and ventilation while being more energy efficient and less harmful to the atmosphere than your old system.

How to install a heat pump correctly

Installing a heat pump is a complicated process, so you want to be sure you have an experienced contractor working for you.

There’s a lot involved – electrical, ducting, plumbing, and gas – so this job is not for a do-it-yourselfer.

Tips for your HVAC capacitors

As with most HVAC parts, people don’t think about the capacitor until it goes bad.

But it happens; the clues include unusually large energy bills, a lack of cool air and an AC system that won’t turn on and off properly.

Quick cleaning tips for your AC unit

A good, do-it-yourself cleaning will energize your air conditioning unit and make it work better and last longer.

This touch-up is especially important in the spring after the AC has been hibernating all winter, with dust and debris settling on the unit.

Shhh, heat pumps are really good

Install a ductless heat pump and you will enjoy an energy-efficient, versatile system for cooling and heating your business or home. And it’s quieter than a traditional HVAC system.

Ductless AC wards off summer heat

Summer is approaching and you are dreading the heat and the humidity.

But relief may be right here: A ductless air conditioner is a great way to cool a room and improve your comfort dramatically.

Need new HVAC? Read this.

Sooner or later, your heating, ventilation and air conditioner system will wear out. It may sputter its way to oblivion via a series of expensive repairs, or it might just suddenly give up the ghost one day after a decade or two of loyal service.

When your AC smells…

Pay attention immediately if the air coming from your vents has a burnt aroma. That acrid smell could be caused by one of several things, some worse than others.

If you also notice that your air conditioner is sending out warm air instead of cool air, your system may have jumped a track and turned on the heater.

AC: On/off or Auto Function?

Which is better? It depends, but usually the better choice is to select Auto (short for automatic).

It’s more energy-efficient, a good reason in itself, and it causes less wear and tear on the components, which can extend the life of your air-conditioning system.

Our technicians are trained, experienced and licensed to install, maintain and repair commercial and residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and to clean and inspect your chimney or ventilation shaft. Our team does excellent work, whether it’s handling traditional HVAC work or dealing with the quirks of brownstones, prewar buildings and other structures not easy to heat or cool.

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