Advantages of hydronic heating
SteveAlthough forced air furnaces are the most popular choice for residential application, I think that hydronic heating is better. A natural gas furnace relies on ductwork to convey heated air…
Zone control saves money
During the Covid pandemic, I arranged my job responsibilities to work from home. What started out as a temporary situation became permanent. I absolutely love the freedom and flexibility of…
Converting from wood burning to a natural gas fireplace
My husband and I were looking for some way to supplement our home’s heating system without a huge investment or renovation project. Our home is quite old, extremely large and…
Importance of furnace sizing
This first HVAC contractor I called about an estimate for a new furnace gave me a price for a model of the exact same specs. This didn’t seem right to…
Duct cleaning is necessary
I noticed that my home was dusty no matter how many times I cleaned and vacuumed. I also realized that whenever the furnace started up, my kids would sneeze, cough…
Looking for a qualified HVAC contractor
I transferred from the southern to the northern headquarters of my company a little over a year ago. I knew that the change of location would be a huge adjustment…
Very happy with new smart thermostat
I didn’t realize what a convenience a smart thermostat provides until I finally made the investment. I had assumed that switching from an old-fashioned manual thermostat to a model with…
Attic insulation improves comfort and energy efficiency of the home
The household heating and cooling bills are always a source of stress and frustration for me. My family lives in an area with especially hot and humid summers and extremely…
Oil to gas furnace conversion
My husband and I spent nearly a year touring every house on the market within our price range. Our budget was decent but not unlimited, and we were looking for…
Deciding to replace rather than repair AC
The following July, we faced the same problemA few years ago, in the middle of July, I noticed the house suddenly feeling overheated. I could hear the air conditioner running,…
Zone control saves currency
During the Covid pandemic, I arranged my task responsibilities to work from home. What started out as a temporary situation became permanent. I entirely adore the freedom and flexibility of…