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June 19, 2023

HVAC deals that will make you sing

Hot town, summer in the city Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty Those lyrics come from a song that many Baby Boomers were singing in the 1960s, when affordable air-conditioning choices were sparse. But you don’t have to swelter like Grandma and Gra...

June 12, 2023

Rooftop HVAC is good for businesses

Put your HVAC unit on the roof and you will enjoy several benefits. • It’s mostly out of sight, for starters, giving you more elbow room. • It’s quieter, too. The distance reduces the noise heard inside your building. • And the rooft...

June 5, 2023

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. So far, so good. Just remember that you should get new ductwork, too. Tha...

May 29, 2023

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. The profe...

May 22, 2023

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. On the plus side, many capac...

May 15, 2023

Avoid HVAC compre$$or problems

The compressor is the most expensive single part of your HVAC system, so cleanliness and maintenance are key to maximizing its life span. We’re not talking brain surgery here. Just periodically change filters and clean parts and ducts to minimize the str...

May 8, 2023

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. You a...

May 1, 2023

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.   More good news: You can collect a tax credit for up to $2,000, th...

April 24, 2023

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. Ductless HVAC is just what it says – heating, ventilation ...

April 17, 2023

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. Before that h...