What to Look for When Buying a Quiet Gas Furnace
What to Look for When Buying a Quiet Gas Furnace. Have you ever sat in your comfy chair to watch a favorite TV show only to have to turn up the volume because the furnace kicked on? You wonder, “Why is my furnace so loud?” Well, you’re not alone – many homeowners...
Summer Is Coming and You Need a New Air Conditioner. Here Are 9 Questions You Should Ask.
Has this ever happened to you? The first spell of warm weather arrives, you turn ON the air conditioner, and it blows….. warm air. If you are fortunate, it doesn’t happen the Friday before a holiday weekend when...
It’s Springtime. Why is My House so Humid?
Old man winter will soon depart, and spring will arrive. Time to open the windows and let the fresh air flush out winter dryness! The spring air is invigorating – UNTIL – spring rains come. Then the “fresh” air makes the house feel clammy and humid. You think, “I’ll...
How Often Should You Have Your HVAC System Serviced?
When the weather is simply too much to bear and we need some relief, we turn to our air conditioning and heating systems. We also depend on HVAC systems to provide clean air for us to breathe. Just as we rely on our cars to take us from point A to point B, we count on...
The Big Green Monster – Williamson Furnace
When I talk about the Big Green Monster I am not alluding to the left field fence at famous ballpark in Boston Fenway Park. I am talking about a product that was made in the 1960’s and 1970’s and there is a fair amount of them still in homes today. The Williamson Five...
Energy Star
Energy Star is a United States government initiative that was started by the EPA in 1992 to label products in the home or office to be cost saving energy solutions. This label makes it easier for the consumer or the homeowner to identify energy saving components such...
What Is a Thermostat and How Does It Affect Comfort?
Smart thermostat, Wi-Fi thermostat, programmable thermostat, communicating thermostat, learning thermostat, setback thermostat, four-wire thermostat, five-wire thermostat, power stealing thermostat, Energy Star Certified Smart thermostat…. The list goes on and on....
Healthy Humidity in Your Home
The Cold Winter months are here in the Midwest and it is the beginning of the humidity season inside your home. As the temperature falls outside there is less moisture in the air. Your furnace runs for longer periods of time which creates a warmer, dryer...
4 Tips to Get Your Home Ready for Fall
That chill in the morning air gives it away: fall is here to stay. Are you ready for the big change? Whether you’re gearing up the kids for school or packing away your summer clothes, a lot goes into preparing for the change of the seasons. It’s easy to fall behind...
Get Your Furnace Ready For Fall
Cold weather is right around the corner, and that means one thing: it's time for your furnace to kick it into overdrive. If you haven't checked your system since spring, it's time to get your furnace ready for upcoming weather changes. An inefficient furnace can leave...