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The IAQ Breakdown
What is IAQ? IAQ stands for Indoor Air Quality, which is the measure of how clean and healthy the air is inside your home or building. Good IAQ depends on several factors, including: Why Does IAQ Matter? Poor indoor air quality can impact your health—both short- and long-term. Short-Term Effects of Poor IAQ: Long-Term Effects:…
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Key Factors to Consider When Choosing an HVAC Company
Selecting a reliable HVAC company is essential to ensuring your comfort, safety, and long-term savings. With so many options available, it can be challenging to determine which provider will deliver expert service and ensure your system runs efficiently. Whether you need a new installation, repair, or routine maintenance, choosing a trustworthy company is key. By researching…
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Heating Efficiency Step One: The Energy Audit
An energy audit is a comprehensive evaluation of your home’s energy use, identifying hidden inefficiencies and sources of heat loss. Unlike a simple tune-up or DIY inspection, an energy audit assesses insulation, air leaks, ductwork, ventilation, and even how appliances and lighting impact overall efficiency. If your heating bills are unexpectedly high or your home…
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Top Picks for Heating System Enhancements
While there’s no substitute for an efficient and well-maintained heating system, there are enhancements for your system that can give it a boost if you notice any minor issues. From indoor air quality to spotty heating, you can find a solution without overhauling your system. These are our top picks for addressing common heating concerns:…
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Boosting Your Heating System: Winter Comfort Doesn’t Have to Cost You
Even if you’re a devoted winter enthusiast eagerly awaiting the first snowfall, one thing everyone dreads as indoor heating becomes essential is the rise in heating bills. However, staying warm this winter doesn’t have to break the bank. With small adjustments, medium investments, and long-term upgrades, you can optimize your heating system, reduce costs, and…
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Professional HVAC Technicians’ Advice for Fall Preparations
With fall on the horizon, now is the perfect time to begin planning your HVAC system preparations. By spreading out tasks over the next few weeks, you can feel confident that your heating system will keep you comfortable throughout the cooler fall and winter months. August Preparations: Start by changing your air filter. A clean…
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HVAC Acronyms Decoded
Understanding the HVAC industry’s terminology is invaluable, whether you’re purchasing a new system, maintaining or repairing your current one, or buying a home with an existing system. The HVAC industry is filled with acronyms that can sometimes be confusing. After reading this guide, you should have a solid grasp of common HVAC acronyms, and you…
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Are mini-splits zoned systems?
Zoning is a coveted feature for home and business owners looking to invest in or upgrade their HVAC systems. The ability to tailor different temperatures to different spaces improves comfort, can reduce energy bills, and offers various other benefits, such as reducing allergens like mold in more humid areas of the building. However, many existing…
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Seen but not heard: Mini-Splits’ secret power
But one of their greatest strengths isn’t hidden—it’s unheard. Mini-splits operate so quietly that they often go unnoticed, which can be a significant advantage in both homes and offices.
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Why Home and Business Owners are Choosing Mini-Split Systems
Have you noticed an increase in the number of mini-splits in other homes, offices, or your favorite local establishments? As an HVAC company, we’ve witnessed this trend firsthand. Yet, for many, the rationale behind this shift remains puzzling, especially given the enduring popularity of traditional HVAC systems. While traditional systems still dominate the market, mini-splits…
