Restricted airflow can cause serious problems for a homeowner’s heating and cooling system. Without proper airflow throughout their system, their equipment can become overheated, stressed, and forced to consume excessive energy which may make the system unable to deliver the conditioned air they need in their home. Homeowners should check over their HVAC system monthly to ensure … Continue Reading
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Product Preview: Belimo 1/2″ and 3/4′ Sweat ZoneTight Valves
Belimo just released their new 1/2″ and 3/4′ Sweat ZoneTight Valves in 2 way and in 3 way to their ZoneTight Threaded Line. Designed for maximum efficiency in tight spaces, Belimo’s Sweat ZoneTight valve’s design and performance continues to set standards in the field. There are many overall benefits of the Belimo Sweat ZoneTight Valves … Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency: Programmable Thermostat Tips For The Summer
Summer is here and if you have not already done so, now is the time to set your programmable thermostat to your summer temperature cooling schedule. Pre-setting your setback times will allow your thermostat to effortlessly adjust the temperature in your home as needed all summer long. For those who do not have a programmable thermostat, upgrading … Continue Reading
Tip of the Week: How To Save Money On Your A/C Bill By Using Ceiling Fans
The first day of summer is nearing and soon you will hear the humming of air conditioners running throughout the streets but how can you keep your home at a comfortable temperature while saving your money? Ceiling fans are a great way to help reduce high energy bills caused by continuous AC usage while also … Continue Reading
Tip of the week: Technician Tips For New Homeowners
Buying a home can be scary and exciting at the same time, that is why as professionals it is important to know just how you as a technician can inform your customers what their HVAC system needs. Everything from preventative maintenance their system may need to the signs of trouble they should know of, an … Continue Reading
Product Preview: Humidifiers That Can Improve Your Families Lifestyle
As a parent, you only want the best for your family which this means the best products. But there is something you probably never considered when outfitting your home, a humidifier. Humidifiers are often overlooked but they can radically change the comfort of your families living environment, making them a product you should consider for your HVAC system. Having a home filled with dry … Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency – How Recessed Lights Impact Your HVAC System
Lighting is an easy way to add aesthetic appeal to your home but did you know that your choice of lighting could be affecting your HVAC systems efficiency? The largest culprit of this is the most common bulb for a sleek appeal, the pot light. Recessed lights are tucked up into the ceiling which requires a … Continue Reading
Tip of The Week: Quick Air Conditioner System Checks for Homeowners
When a homeowners air conditioner starts making strange noises or refuses to turn on, it’s easy for them to panic. Unfortunately, most homeowners don’t possess a detailed knowledge of cooling systems to correct what’s going wrong. This is where your local technician steps in but here are a few system checks you can do as a … Continue Reading
Product Preview: Transformers By Functional Devices
Most people are aware that Functional Devices offers RIB relays, current sensors, and power supplies, but did you realize they also have an extensive line of transformers. These transformers are very versatile making them a product you should consider on your next job. Whether you just need a single control or isolation transformer or are specifying … Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency: How To Effectively Cool The Top Floor Of Your Home
In the summer it is nice to be able to come home to a cool house but why is it hard to keep the top floor of your home as cool as the rest? This is mainly due to the fact that heat naturally rises which can be avoided through the proper design of your … Continue Reading