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Brian Kinkade

6 Tips to Increase Upper Floor Airflow

If you live in a multi-floor property, you know the conundrum of trying to balance heating and cooling evenly across each level. Cool and comfortable on the first floor, but hot and unbearable upstairs. Sound familiar? Understanding why you may be experiencing this temperature imbalance will help you improve airflow. We are here to help you understand the causes of uneven temps and give you tips to increase airflow to your upper floors, because a balanced temperature is crucial to your home comfort.

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Aug 3, 2021 1:11:02 PM by Brian Kinkade - 2 comments

Benefits of a Heater Tune-Up

Annual tune-ups for your boiler or furnace can save you time, money, and save the life of your unit! Heater tune-ups are the number one way to stay ahead of mother nature when cold weather hits, ensuring your system is working properly and running at peak efficiency. Learn how a heater tune-up can lengthen the lifespan of your unit and other benefits.

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Jul 29, 2021 2:10:31 PM by Brian Kinkade - 0 comments

Generac Overwhelmed By Demand For Alternative Power Sources

In the past couple years, weather has been unpredictable. Heavy snow in Texas, increasing occurrences of tornadoes and hurricanes on the East Coast, and harsh flooding have been the root of many power outages. After a record-setting 2019, power outages proved to be even worse in 2020. With abnormal weather patterns becoming an increasing concern, many homeowners are looking for alternative home power sources, none more popular than Generac generators. Although, be prepared to wait for your backup power as order volume has put another product on backorder.

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Jul 28, 2021 2:30:02 PM by Brian Kinkade - 0 comments

HVAC Systems: Increased Demand, Stunted Supply

HVAC contractors all over the country are struggling trying to maintain inventory with the recent influx of AC repair calls and installations. Production issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to limit supply while demand is at an all time high. Importing logistics and faulty parts continue to be pressing issues when obtaining parts for repairs and installation.

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Jul 22, 2021 12:23:33 PM by Brian Kinkade - 0 comments

Premium Ductless Mini-Split Protection Plan

Warranty: a word that makes you feel safe when buying products. Now, more than ever, with rising labor and material costs, people are turning to extended warranties to cover their investments in heating and cooling equipment.

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Jul 1, 2021 11:10:02 AM by Brian Kinkade - 3 comments

AC Shortages: How Trane Has Remained Cost Effective

Shortages. It has come to be a commonly used word in the past year and a half. Slower production due to rigorous importing and exporting logistics has seem to hit every industry. From chicken wings to chlorine shortages, a combination of price increases, low supply, and high demand have hit hard.

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Jun 22, 2021 3:08:02 PM by Brian Kinkade - 0 comments

Hydronics: What the $#%@ is That?!

If you own an older home and are a HVAC novice, you may wonder what Hydronic Heating is...…In this article, we are here to let you know!

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Jun 22, 2021 11:25:03 AM by Brian Kinkade - 1 comment

How to Keep Your Air Conditioner Running Smoothly

Homeowners know how crucial it is to keep your AC system running smoothly during the blazing hot summers. If your AC unit isn't installed, maintained, and properly used you may be damaging the longevity of your system. This could waste lots of time, money, and energy. See what common AC mistakes homeowners make and some troubleshooting tips and tricks.

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Jun 17, 2021 1:54:32 PM by Brian Kinkade - 2 comments