Will Closing Vents in Unused Rooms Boost HVAC Efficiency?
It’s common to have some rooms in your home that always get too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter. In an effort to force more air…
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What it Takes to Replace your Home HVAC
This is a story of a homeowner whose heating and air conditioning reached the end of its life. For most systems, end-of-life can be anywhere from 12-16 years, but with…
Balancing Airflow for Uneven Temperatures – Alternatives to Zoning (Part 3)
This is part 3 of our 3-part series on alternatives to zoning. Zoning refers to creating separate thermostatically-controlled areas within your home. But, before doing an expensive retro fit or buying…
Reflecting & Radiating Heat – Alternatives to Zoning (Part 2)
This is part 2 of our 3-part series on alternatives to Zoning. Zoning refers to creating separate thermostatically-controlled areas within your home to help even out the hot and cold spots. …
Sealing & Insulating Ducts – Alternative to Zoning (Part 1)
In a previous post, we talked about zoning: creating separate thermostatically-controlled areas within your home to help even out the hot and cold spots. Although zoning can save you up…
MOLD: Eliminating and Preventing It
The long, humid summers in Middle Tennessee are conducive to mold and mildew and its associated odors forming in your home. In this post, we’ll help you get to the…
Which HVAC Brand is Best?
We’ve been in the business almost 20 years now and have installed and serviced a variety of HVAC units. We are not paid by manufacturers to promote their brand(s); instead, we…
Be Pro-Active With an Off-Season Replacement
It’s no surprise that the demand for air-conditioners is highest in the summer, and the demand for furnaces is highest in the winter. If you have an old or failing…
HVAC Iced Up?
One of the common problems we encounter is a heat pump that has iced up. A heat pump in good condition should be able to operate in below freezing temperatures…
Things to Consider When Buying A New Furnace
Heating equipment is one of a homeowner’s major expenses. The efficiency of your furnace can make a big difference in your energy bills. A new furnace will save money on…