How to Avoid a Heating System Emergency
When a cold snap hits, you rely on your heater to keep the inside of your home warm and toasty. The last thing you want is for your heating system to malfunction, so you are left cold while you try to drum up money for an expensive repair or replacement. Thankfully, you can avoid most emergency […]
4 Smells You Might Get When You Turn On Your Heat
When you turn your heater on for the first time as the weather gets chilly, you may notice an odd smell coming from it. If you’re wondering “Why does my heater smell?” you should know that there are four types of smells that are common and they aren’t all a cause for concern. Here are […]
Top New Year’s Resolutions for your HVAC System
Many of us make New Year’s resolutions with the goal of improving our lives in some small or big way. This year, why not come up with one or two 2020 New Year’s resolutions for your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system? Below are a few easy, achievable goals that will make you feel better about your important […]
New Year, New Air Filter
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to keep your HVAC system running efficiently, you’re in luck. One of the easiest ways to ensure your unit runs at maximum efficiency is to change the air filter regularly. The air filter in your HVAC unit helps remove the majority of particles from the air, resulting […]
How to Save Money with these Winter Heating Tips
When November hits, so do sizable heating bills, and unfortunately for many of us, they continue to climb through spring. The good news is there are a number of things you can do to save money in winter on heating. Check out the tips below that will allow you to remain comfortable through the winter […]
The Benefits of Geothermal Heating and Cooling
According to the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA), Geothermal energy is heat within the earth. The word geothermal comes from the Greek words geo (earth) and thermal (heat). Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source because heat is continuously produced inside the earth. Geothermal systems are among the most efficient, energy-saving, heat pumps on the market. The natural heat […]
Allergies are in the Air! Simple Air Filter Tips
“I’m not sick; my nose thinks nature is trying to poison me.” Can you relate? Indoor and outdoor allergy levels are at a record high these last couple of years. Instead of all the money being spent on allergy medicines start building a defense inside your home. Replace furnace filters routinely to save money and […]
Heating Maintenance and Savings Tips
It is the typical eighty-degree fall weather we are used to in Tennessee, as we start to prepare for the inevitable – the winter with slight chances of snow and below-freezing temperatures. Often, we overlook an essential facet in the fight against the mild winter cold – the heating system in our home. Prepping your […]
Seasonal Allergies in Full Bloom: Nip them in the Bud
When homeowners notice the first chill in the air from fall they are apt to crank up the heat on their furnace or head outside to enjoy autumn activities such as picking apples or finding that perfect pumpkin. Yet for some people, the change in season can mean allergies. Just because the blooms of summer […]
My AC Uses R-22 Freon: What Can I Do?
By now, you’ve probably heard that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is phasing out the use of freon (aka R-22 or HCFC-22) in air conditioning units built prior to 2010.If you have an older unit, there’s no need to replace it with a new one immediately. Here are options to keep your AC up and […]