Although we enjoyed some days with mild temperatures and sunshine in late January, last week’s brush with snow serves notice that winter is far from over. And the system that provided the pleasant dusting of snow locally blasted the Northeast...
Why install a carbon monoxide detector?
Everyone has seen news reports of injuries and fatalities in residential fires (with the vast majority of these caused by smoke inhalation, not burns). That’s one reason insurance companies offer discounts on home insurance premiums for...
Four ways to lower your home’s humidity
During summertime in the South, especially in East Tennessee, the atmosphere can grow steamy. Even indoors with the air conditioner running, the air can sometimes become sticky. But the relative humidity is important for personal comfort –high...
Why does my home need a standby generator?
Last week’s violent storms reminded us all that our electrical grid is vulnerable to disruptions by lightning strikes, downed trees and other causes. Over 33,000 residences were without power in the Knoxville Utility Board service area...
This summer, don’t go crazy from the heat!
Has this ever happened to you? After a hard day’s work, you drive home through the steamy summer evening haze and walk into the house – expecting to feel the refreshing flow of cool air from your vents – only to find that your AC unit has...
It’s allergy time in Tennessee!
Springtime is allergy time in Tennessee, and the Knoxville area is one of the worst in the nation for pollen and other irritants that contribute to allergies. More than half of the U.S. population has some form of allergy, according to the American...
If your car deserves regular tune-ups, why doesn’t your air conditioner?
Some engineered systems are designed to “run to failure,” meaning they are allowed to operate until they fail, and then they undergo maintenance. But for most engineered systems we deal with in everyday life, “run to failure” is an expensive...
Why do I need to change my HVAC air filter regularly?
Regular replacement of the filter for your heating, venting and air conditioning unit helps your system operate at peak levels and improves indoor air quality. A number of factors can negatively affect both your system’s performance and...
What regular maintenance do heating and air conditioning systems need?
The most important part of HVAC upkeep is maintaining unrestricted air flows. Dust, dirt and debris are an HVAC system’s worst enemies. Whether it’s an indoor or outdoor unit, you must keep all filters clean and heat exchangers and coils...
Individual, company honors for Pioneer Heating & Air
Pioneer Heating & Air and one of its employees recently received two honors that we’d like to share. We are happy to announce that Gordy Noe of Pioneer Heating & Air, Knoxville, was selected by the Plumbing – Heating...
