About Me

HVAC and New Construction, Home Additions and Multi-Family Dwellings

HVAC is a fairly complicated concept, and homeowners who want to save money and live a more efficient lifestyle need to pay attention to their HVAC systems. However, if you are building a new home, adding an addition to your home or trying to heat and cool a multi-family dwelling, you have to pay even more attention to your HVAC system. This blog has tips and posts on HVAC in all of those scenarios as well as ideas on HVAC in other situations. Hi, my name is Mary, and as the person who balances the budget in our home, I have learned a lot about HVAC systems over the years. I know how to pick efficient designs, how to keep the bills low and how to make the most of your HVAC system. Please explore these posts for ideas and help.

Archive

Pressing Matters: Choosing The Right Compressor Type For Your Split System Air Conditioning

Posted on April 19, 2016

Split system air conditioners offer a range of advantages over their ducted or window-mounted counterparts, providing excellent efficiency and cooling power without the need for expensive duct installation. However, since the compressor of a split system air conditioner is generally situated quite far away from the vent(s), choosing a powerful, high-quality compressor type is important. Without the right compressor a split system can become underpowered and will have its lifespan shortened as it is used at higher power levels to make up for the short fall. [Read More]

4 Types of Heating Systems for Commercial Buildings

Posted on February 23, 2016

Heating your commercial building is important to keep your employees comfortable, whether in the warehouse or the offices. There are a variety of different heating systems to choose from, varying in their costs and benefits. Here are some different types of heating systems for commercial buildings. Central Heating A popular option for heating your commercial property is by using a forced air central heating system. Not only does this give you consistent heat, but it includes central air conditioning as well. [Read More]

3 Maintenance Tasks to Prepare Your Window A/C for Summer

Posted on February 9, 2016

Before the heat of the summer season begins, it helps to be fully prepared for it. If you haven't turned on your air conditioner in a while, now is the perfect time. This allows you to ensure it is in good working order before the heat is at its worst. Maintenance is also important before summer begins.   Check the Window Seals Before you start working on maintenance of the air conditioner itself, begin looking at the window seals. [Read More]

When to Switch to Emergency Heat Mode

Posted on January 25, 2016

The emergency heat button on a heat pump thermostat is a source of confusion for many people. This is because many people hardly understand when to use the emergency heat switch. The assumption by many people is that heat pumps hardly work in cold, chilly climatic conditions and therefore, they opt to use the emergency heat every time it gets extremely cold. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Read on to find out why. [Read More]