A Duct-Free Way to Heat and Cool Your Home

Efficient cooling with a sleek wall-mounted ductless AC

A ductless mini-split system offers a convenient alternative to central heating and cooling. Perhaps you need to heat and cool a room addition, finished attic, or converted garage but expanding your existing HVAC system is cost-prohibitive or simply not possible due to your home’s design. A ductless mini-split system may be a more affordable and… Continue reading A Duct-Free Way to Heat and Cool Your Home

When Is the Best Time to Replace My AC?

Timely repairs can extend your AC’s life—but know when replacement is the smarter choice.

One of the questions we frequently get asked is “When is the best time to replace my AC system?”. And while we wish we had a crystal ball to predict the best and most convenient time so you can plan accordingly, the honest answer is “It depends”. Read on to learn more about AC system… Continue reading When Is the Best Time to Replace My AC?

How Pure Is Your Indoor Air?

Air fresheners may mask odors, but they don't always improve indoor air quality.

No matter how diligently or how often you clean every room in your home, you can still be living with dirty indoor air. Everyday contaminants like pet dander, cooking smoke, excess humidity, and even household cleaning products can negatively impact the air you breathe, exacerbating allergy and asthma symptoms, or causing illness. Read on to… Continue reading How Pure Is Your Indoor Air?

Do I Need AC Evaporator Coil Replacement?

A damaged or dirty evaporator coil can reduce cooling efficiency and signal the need for replacement.

If you’re reading this in the comfort of your perfectly cool, comfortable home, you have your AC systems evaporator coil to thank. It’s the component in your AC system that absorbs heat from inside your home and works hand-in-hand with the condenser coil to complete the process that produces cool air. And when it’s not… Continue reading Do I Need AC Evaporator Coil Replacement?

Ceiling Fans Help Reduce Your Energy Costs

Ceiling fans enhance comfort and reduce reliance on air conditioning, lowering energy bills.

Not matter what the season, having one or more ceiling fans working for you can help reduce your heating and cooling costs, provided you buy two-way fans – the kind that rotate both clockwise and counter-clockwise. During the cold weather months, clockwise is the way to go, thus allowing your fan to push warm air… Continue reading Ceiling Fans Help Reduce Your Energy Costs

Best Houseplants for Cleaner Indoor Air

A small money plant adds greenery while helping purify the air in your home.

You have a fundamental right to clean air. But is that your daily at-home reality? For most, the answer is “no,” which helps explain why indoor air is up to five times more polluted than outdoor air. While there are numerous ways to make changes for the better, one that’s particularly effective is outfitting your… Continue reading Best Houseplants for Cleaner Indoor Air

AC Myths You Should Stop Believing

Don’t let myths mislead you—learn the truth about indoor air quality and how to improve it.

Has your mom or grandma ever told you not to venture outside with wet hair or you’ll catch a cold? How about the one about not going swimming for at least an hour after you eat? And let’s not forget the ever-popular “shaving your hair makes it grow back thicker”. What do all of these… Continue reading AC Myths You Should Stop Believing

8 Ways to Reduce Allergens in Your Home

Indoor allergens can trigger discomfort—learn how to reduce them for a healthier home.

Allergy season seems to get worse every year. The hotter the temps the more potent the pollen from trees, grasses, flowers, and weeds, and the more miserable seasonal allergy sufferers feel. And while you can’t do much to control the weather, you can manage your indoor environment. The first line of defense for allergies is… Continue reading 8 Ways to Reduce Allergens in Your Home

The Benefits of Pre-Season HVAC Maintenance

Scheduling HVAC maintenance before the season starts helps prevent breakdowns and ensures peak efficiency.

Spring is a great time to declutter your home, give it a thorough cleaning, and prepare to enjoy the much-anticipated warmer weather ahead. While cleaning your closets, decluttering the garage, and dusting off your patio furniture are important, one of the best ways you can prepare for summer is by maintaining the health of your… Continue reading The Benefits of Pre-Season HVAC Maintenance

6 Benefits of a Gas Fireplace

Gas fireplaces create a warm, quiet, and comfortable space for the whole family—even the littlest ones.

A beautiful focal point in any room, a gas fireplace place adds warmth, ambience, and style to your home. And if you love the aroma of wood burning in the hearth, there’s no replacing a wood-burning fireplace. But that rich aroma comes at a price…there’s wood to buy and store, ashes to remove, a chimney… Continue reading 6 Benefits of a Gas Fireplace