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Years ago almost every home had a round or rectangular thermostat that had a small vial filled with mercury, which was actually the contact point for the 24 volt circuit. The only thing these thermostats were designed to do was to turn the equipment on or off. Programmable Thermostat Approximately 40 years ago Honeywell began … Continued

Your indoor comfort is a direct function of the quality of your ductwork. Most homeowners only think the equipment is the crux of indoor comfort, but even a Rolls-Royce can’t get you anywhere if it has four flat tires. With a poorly designed duct system even the best equipment can’t give you a quiet and … Continued

There are very few homes that have even comfort in all the rooms. The style of the house plays a crucial role. U-shaped ranches, tri-level and two story homes all have issues with certain rooms or levels when it comes to heating and cooling. Temperature Variances in Your House There are several primary causes for … Continued

In a perfect world your A/C unit should not lose any refrigerant. Unfortunately, leaks do occur and sometimes they are almost impossible to find. The problem could be in the evaporator coil, the line set, or the condenser. Typically leaks are found around brazing joints, fittings, or service valves. Refrigerants are in an oil base … Continued

Very frequently, customers ask us “What is the best way to run the A/C?” The surprising fact is that many people have misconceptions on how to use their thermostats, fan cycling, etc. The following list highlights some of the common air conditioning myths: “Lowering the thermostat will cool the house faster.” This is probably the … Continued

The average homeowner doesn’t think about their furnace or A/C unless there is a problem. Many service calls that we encounter are directly caused by dirty filters. The other problem that is very prevalent is the use of filters that are too restrictive, they don’t allow enough air flow through their medium. How does a … Continued