Every home has a heating and cooling load, which is the amount of heating and cooling needed to keep the indoor spaces at the temperature preferred by the building's occupants. A load calculation is a detailed process for determining your home's required heating and...
The thermostat is a simple device, but it's an integral component of any home heating and cooling system. If the device is off kilter, so too will be your comfort, plus you may incur uncomfortably high energy bills. If your home comfort and energy bills could use a...
Planning ahead for an HVAC upgrade can be a good use of your time, since these are likely to be the most complex appliances you have inside your home. HVAC equipment also lasts for years, so making an informed choice can save you a good deal of money and increase your...
Determining how all of your home’s systems work in tandem to create an energy-efficient home is analogous to preparing a sports car to function well for a race.
You certainly don’t want to be caught without a working furnace when the Georgia days turn cold. But if your current furnace is on the fritz, you shouldn’t rush a furnace replacement until you have taken a little time to research all the models and features that are...
At the height of the summer, many homeowners begin the hunt for a new or upgraded air conditioner or cooling unit. Most residences throughout the U.S., with the exception of the Southwest, have split system A/C units, rather than package units, which have all parts...
If you find yourself turning down the thermostat during the summer to increase your comfort, it might not be the air temperature that's making you uncomfortable. While the A/C and high humidity do have a relationship, relying on your cooling system to reduce the...
Both energy conservation and energy efficiency result in using less energy. Energy conservation is performing a behavior that results in not using energy at all. An example is turning off a light switch. Energy efficiency refers to the technological aspects of energy...
It’s the heat of summer and you're having an A/C problem. Are you aware that you can eliminate most air conditioning problems before calling in the experts? Doors and windows One of the biggest problems people run into when trying to cool their homes is forgetting to...
A/C and heat pump split systems are ideal cooling and heating units for Columbus area homeowners, delivering efficient performance as well as moisture removal during hot, humid summer days. If you’re upgrading your A/C or heat pump system or in need of an indoor...