Itchy eyes, running noses, and sneezing are the sure signs that it is allergy season. While this may not affect some, to others with allergies this means a summer of suffering. When it comes to remedies there are many options from antihistamines to nasal spray and eye drops to protect you from pollen when you are outside. But … Continue Reading
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Energy Efficiency: 4 Ways to Find Drafts in Your Home
Warm weather is just around the corner, you can almost hear the humming of the air conditioning units running throughout the neighborhood. If you are like most homeowners, your home in the summer is the one place where you can beat the heat- except for the places in your house that you just can’t quite … Continue Reading
Technology Talk: Wi-Fi Thermostat Guidelines for Contractors
Wi-Fi thermostats are becoming a household staple and it is predicted that by 2020 sales will surpass standard digital models. Many contractors are adding Wi-Fi enabled thermostats to their product line up, as demand steadily increases. In order to properly showcase Wi-Fi thermostats contractors must know these four guidelines to bring homeowners and business owners … Continue Reading
Tip of The Week: How to stop pests from infesting your HVAC system
Today, pests are a constant problem for home or business owners and without the right precautions, they can be dangerous. Consequences of not preparing for pests or just ignoring them are vast. From damage to your home/building structure because of termites to raccoons and mice tearing into your home and nesting, either way, pests will find their way … Continue Reading
Tip of the week- Common Household Myths
There any many myths out there when it comes to using energy in your home. Tower Equipment is here to expose these false claims and help you cut costs this year. Here are our top five household myths: #1 Blasting the Heat You get home and your freezing from all the activities you have been doing outside that … Continue Reading
Tip of the Week: How to get the most savings out of your programmable thermostat
Programming the Thermostat Most programmable thermostats have a recommended pre-programmed setting that is based on the typical American family, but there is nothing typical about your family. Although this is an easy way to start using your smart thermostat to your advantage, this may not be the most cost efficient way to use this new technology. … Continue Reading
Tip of the Week: Why now is the best time to buy your new air conditioner
Snow, rain, and freezing temperatures are all reasons why your air conditioner is not on your mind but Tower Equipment is here to tell you why it should be. If your A/C unit is showing signs of wear, needs constant repair needs or has past the average lifespan of 15 years it might be time … Continue Reading
Tip of the Week: How to save money on your electric bill
As we get our taste of winter this week in Connecticut, our electric bills will feel it too making finding ways to save money this winter important. Tower Equipment is here to help you do just that, save. Here are some easy tips to get started with cutting costs this winter. Start with the basics … Continue Reading
Sustainable Development: U.S. Department of Energy Created the Largest Saving Standards in History
There is less than one year till the energy conservation standards for commercial air conditioners and heat pumps (known as rooftop units RTU’s) change, are you and your customers ready? The HVAC Industry is preparing for what is known as the “largest energy-saving standard in history” as the U.S. Department of Energy is enforcing … Continue Reading
Tip of the Week: Tower Equipment’s Winter/Fall Guide
January 2017 saw New England’s temperature constantly staying in the thirties and the temperature is only going to get colder in the next couple of months. It’s never too late to winter ready your home! Here is your Tower Equipment guide to get your home ready for the freezing temperatures to come. Store all outside … Continue Reading