by Matt F | Feb 20, 2023 | Blog
What’s the difference: Variable Speed vs. Two-Stage vs. Single-Stage HVAC Systems When it comes to choosing an HVAC system, there’s a certain amount of vocabulary to navigate. If you’ve heard about variable speed and multi-stage systems and are...
by Matt F | Feb 16, 2023 | Blog
Do you know what size your air conditioner is? In the world of building science, you’ll hear a lot of talk about why oversized air conditioners are a bad idea. Why? Briefly, they may not dehumidify as well, short-cycling wears them out quicker, and your home will...
by Matt F | Feb 16, 2023 | Blog
Routine maintenance for your HVAC system Popular TV hosts Karen E Laine and Mina Starsiak Hawk have been renovating homes for eleven years and are here to share some tricks of the trade for your HVAC system. In this episode, they share a few routine maintenance tips...
by Matt F | Feb 15, 2023 | Blog
When it gets hotter during the summer, it can be challenging to keep your home cool without increasing your energy expenses. Staying cool inside often means leaving your AC on all of the time, driving up your cooling costs. Finding the best summer temperature for your...
by Matt F | Feb 13, 2023 | Blog
Because the drain line is an enclosed, wet space, it’s a prime location for mold, mildew, and sludge to make it their home. In addition, dirt and debris or even bugs can work their way in. If not drained regularly, all of these items could cause a clog in the line. If...
by Matt F | Feb 10, 2023 | Blog
What is Ductwork? An HVAC system is like your body’s circulatory system with the thermostat acting as your brain, your furnace as your heart, and the ductwork as your blood vessels. Just like the veins and arteries in our body, there are return air ducts and supply...
by Matt F | Feb 6, 2023 | Blog
The thermostat setting is quite simple: Set a temperature, and AC or furnace will reach the set thermostat. That’s the theory at least. In practice, we experience a problem of the thermostat not reaching the set temperature quite often. Here are just a few ways how...
by Matt F | Feb 6, 2023 | Blog
Calculating BTU doesn’t have to be difficult. If you correctly measure the square footage and know the room/home layout, you can calculate the BTU requirements for any air conditioner or heating unit (with under 8.5% accuracy). You can do it yourself using the simple...
by Matt F | Jan 23, 2023 | Blog
Both REME LED air purifiers and REME HALO systems help purify indoor air, which is important since the interiors of homes can host mold, bacteria, dust and other allergens. The REME HALO air purifier performs this task by using dual ionizers while the REME LED uses UV...
by Matt F | Jan 19, 2023 | Blog
You’re sweating. The temperature is steadily climbing, but why? In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, maybe you forgot to take a moment to consider your home’s most valuable player – or appliance – your air conditioning (AC) unit. Overworked and under-serviced,...
