Did you know that people spend about 90 percent of their time indoors? While you may be worried about catching a cold when you leave the house, it’s the quality of the indoor air that you should focus on!
Every six to seven years, the Department of Energy (DOE) reevaluates the basis for standard efficiencies for heating and air conditioning products in an effort to reduce energy consumption across the U.S. To meet these new standards, Trane has introduced a line of DOE-compliant products, making it the most efficient lineup of products they have ever offered.
High gas prices and overall inflation have greatly affected U.S. homeowners as of late. Those who heat their home with oil have felt the pain even more so, as oil prices remain volatile and continue to rise. One question we often get is "Gas prices have been going down; why aren't oil prices decreasing too?" Although both home heating oil and gasoline are derived from crude oil, they are two different products. Unfortunately, that means that you can't always compare the prices at the pump to the costs to heat your home.
Ahh...Fall has arrived and we finally get a break from the humid Summer heat. Sounds nice, right? Unfortunately, cooler weather comes with its own drawbacks, including lower humidity/dry air.
The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. This year, forecasters called for an above-average hurricane season, making 2022 the seventh above-average season in a row. Hurricane Ian is currently hitting Florida, reminding all of us that it's always important to be prepared. While we can't control the weather, we can control how we get ready for it, and one of the best ways to stay safe in your home during a storm is by using a backup generator.
It's the first day of Fall, which means you can fully embrace cooler weather, football season, and pumpkin everything. However, a new season also means a change in indoor air quality (IAQ). As the leaves start to change, you should evaluate your indoor air quality to ensure that you'll breathe fresh, healthy air all Autumn.
LIHEAP, which stands for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, helps families living on low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of grants. With the heating season approaching and oil prices remaining high, we wanted to share this information from LIHEAP so that customers to know how to get assistance.
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Investing in a new HVAC system for your home can be a big decision, but it's one that should not rely solely on price and equipment brand. While your contractor should offer you fair pricing, you should also base your decision on the company as a whole. We'll go through a checklist on how to choose the right contractor for your HVAC system.
Boilers come in many forms and have several moving parts. From steam and hot water, to fire-tube and water-tube, to the different fuel sources, we'll go over some boiler basics so that you can better understand your home heating system.
For almost 80 years, Lochinvar, an American company, has been a leader of innovation and high-efficiency water heating. After leading the way in commercial boilers, Lochinvar brought its engineering excellence to residential combination (combi) boilers.
On Tuesday, August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. Now one of the largest legislative packages that has been moved in years, the IRA covers healthcare, climate change, and tax bill.
Humidifiers are popular appliances used to keep homes comfortable and combat dry air in the winter. While a portable humidifier can treat certain areas of the home, a furnace humidifier runs with your HVAC system to distribute moisture throughout the whole home.
Radiators are wonderful for heating your home and keeping you warm throughout the winter. Put simply, radiators work by using a boiler system that heats up water which is sent through pipes that connect to the radiators around your home. Unfortunately, this means there's no ductwork, which can make it difficult to add air conditioning to your home.
How do you know which air filter is best for your home? The primary difference between these seven types of filters is their ability to filter various airborne pollutants. Different factors affect filtering ability, such as the material that makes up the filter. We'll go through the main types of filters and the pros and cons of each.
Your window air conditioning unit must be cleaned and maintained just as any whole-home cooling or heating system. Cleaning the unit will ensure that it functions properly and will also prevent it from growing mold or mildew. In other words, a clean window unit = comfort and health!