HVAC Installation Checklist: Avoid Scams
If you are in the market for an HVAC unit, it is important that you understand that there is more involved than simply selecting a unit and having a contractor install it. The combination of sketchy business practices, incorrect sizing and outdated equipment can leave you at a loss of thousands of dollars with no viable unit in your possession. Fortunately, there are practical tips you can follow to ensure that you've selected an appropriate unit and a qualified contractor to complete the ... Read More »
HVAC is a term that you will commonly hear in the heating and cooling industry. It stands for heating, ventilation and air conditioning, which are three important functions that HVAC units can fulfill in one compact system. These units are commonplace in today's modern homes and buildings. The addition of a central HVAC is the easiest way to heat or cool an entire home. It should be noted, however, that this central unit does use a large amount of energy. Heating and cooling will generally make ... Read More »
Summer is less than two months away and that means that now is the right time to prepare a checklist of important things you need to get done before the hot months ahead. By gradually completing this maintenance checklist, you will ensure a smooth transition into summertime. Also, you will be able to truly enjoy the sun and beach knowing that you completed these important tasks. Change Your Air Filter Change your air filter before summer in order to help keep your A/C operating efficiently and ... Read More »
With more than 7,500 daily record-high temperatures set just last month, we can expect a brutally hot summer this year. Can you imagine what your life would be like without an HVAC during these grueling months? You would likely lose your cool pretty quickly. Fortunately, there are some key steps you can take to stay warm or cool, depending on the time of the year, if you didn't have an HVAC. Rely On Fan Power You must take advantage of fan power to stay cool without an HVAC. Using a portable fan... Read More »
Maintenance Checklist for Spring
The old saying work now, play later is an important principle to live by, and one that is especially prevalent during the start of springtime. It could be argued that spring is the most gorgeous and richly colorful time of the year. You can have picnics, and cookouts with your friends and family, play outdoor sports, or just take a walk without freezing. However, before you start having all this fun, you will want to create and complete a springtime maintenance checklist. You'll feel so much ... Read More »
HVAC Theft And How To Protect Yourself
Copper theft from HVAC units has become a serious problem in the United States that occurs on a daily basis. The Department of Energy has estimated that an astounding $1 billion in theft occur each year. Some studies have reported an increase of 57 percent over the last year as the economy has continued to struggle. HVAC systems in businesses and homes are being targeted by thieves. The market value of copper has increased as much as 400 percent since 2000, which makes the metal an especially ... Read More »
Did you know that raising temperatures in data centers can save hundreds of thousands of dollars in cooling costs? The American Society for Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) expanded its upper limit data center temperature recommendation from 77.6 degrees to 80 degrees in 2009. According to estimates, data center managers can save an impressive 4 percent on energy costs for every degree of upward change in the baseline temperature. Some of the major companies taking ... Read More »
The 5 Worst Winter Storms In History
Mother nature has given us some violent and ferocious winter storms over the years. These vicious snow storms force us to change our way of life and adjust to the snowy circumstances. When considering the worst winter storms we have had to face, five storms readily come to mind. The Great Blizzard of 1888 There is a general consensus among weather experts and historians that the Great Blizzard of March 1888 is the worst winter snow storm of all time and certainly the worst for the Eastern United... Read More »
Whether or not you're looking to remodel your home, rearrange your bedroom furniture, or feng shui your apartment, it is important to get to know your home first. The new walk-in closet might seem perfect on the south wall of your bedroom, but what you might not know is inside those walls that you might be knocking down heating and cold-air return ducts that serve both floors. The existing plumbing in the bath is generally embedded in a concrete floor, which is not so easy to move around. The ... Read More »