It used to be that all consumers cared about when they called their heating/cooling company was that someone answers the phone and gets there as soon as possible. Of course that is still most important to consumers. What has changed, however, is that consumers now want HVAC providers who are trained in being home comfort...
Everyone loves to talk about the weather. Recently, we’ve heard the same report from several different people that there’s a prediction we are in for a colder-than-normal winter this year with above-average snowfall. If that prediction becomes true, it is more important than ever to be sure your heating system can keep you warm all...
If you have an old furnace or boiler that is no longer functioning efficiently, now is the right time to get it replaced. If we need to change or re-do the duct work for a new heating system it could take several days. That means you have no heat or air conditioning during those days,...
Many people are unaware that gas ovens can release carbon monoxide into their homes. Feeling drowsy after a big oven-cooked meal may not be due to how much you eat, but to an exposure of carbon monoxide. The only way to be sure your oven isn’t a culprit is to have it tested. (more…)
Ragweed is the most common culprit for fall allergies. The pollen is airborne when the plant flowers, and that can cause runny noses, watery eyes, scratchy throats, sneezing, allergy-related headaches, and asthma attacks. (more…)
The acronym NATE stands for North American Technician Excellence. It is the leading non-profit certification program for technicians who work in the heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration service industries. To be certified a technician must pass rigorous industry tests that measure their knowledge and competence for all types of HVAC equipment and systems. (more…)
Labor Day is when we all start to transition our thinking from summer to fall. Schools are back in session, stores are stocked with fall decorations and clothes, and despite the still-warm daytime temperatures, it gets dark earlier and evenings get chilly. This is also the time when we start scheduling heating system services to...
If you have a gas furnace/cooling system, and you hear a bang each time it starts up, you may have a problem with delayed ignition. It could mean the crossover tube alignment is off or that your igniter needs replaced. (more…)
The hurricane season has started. One of last year’s major storms, Sandy, hit in November, so the next three months are critical in being prepared if a storm hits here. One of the first things to put in place is an emergency back-up system for your sump pump. (more…)
