3 Useful Tips When Selecting A New AC Unit For Your Property

If your AC unit is old and not performing as well as it should be, a replacement may be in order. There are many great choices today, but to help you select the perfect unit for your property, you'll want to use these tips.  Opt for Energy-Efficiency One of the more stressful parts about owning a home is paying cooling costs during the summer. If you're not careful, you could spend a fortune on energy bills. [Read More]

Heating And Energy Use For A Remodeled Mixed-Use Building

Mixed-use buildings that have commercial establishments on the ground floor and residential above provide needed housing in walkable areas. But older mixed-use buildings that have been remodeled have some particular heating requirements that highlight the drastic difference between older and current energy usage and conservation regulations. If you've begun planning for a remodel of a much older building, you'll have to do more than just gussy up the place cosmetically. Whole-Building with Individual Control [Read More]

Preparing Your Basement For Air Conditioning Installation? Why And How

No, you are not putting air conditioning in your basement. To clarify, if you have a basement, and that is where your furnace is located, then you will be connecting your new air conditioning system through your basement. Typically, that is how most new A/C systems, specifically central air systems, are installed. (It is quite a different process for other types of A/C units and for homes that lack a basement. [Read More]

Does Your Furnace Kick On Randomly And Never Delivers Enough Heat? What To Know

If your furnace seems to long periods of time without kicking on, and you don't feel like it's heating the house affectively, the problem may not even be the furnace itself. The problem could be the thermostat, which many homeowners don't pay any attention to. If you haven't had the unit inspected in a while your entire HVAC system should be examined. Talk with a HVAC contractor about the problems that you are experiencing, and have them come to your home so they can look at the following concerns and potential solutions. [Read More]