by admin | Oct 24, 2017 | A/C Unit, Home Temperature Control, HVAC, National Air Warehouse
One of the most common reasons why an air conditioner stops working is a failed capacitor. In an air conditioning system, the capacitor is the energy storage device that holds the electrical charge needed to power the fan motor. Therefore, the failure of the capacitor...
by admin | Sep 26, 2017 | Home Temperature Control, National Air Warehouse
Over the last few weeks, millions of Americans across the South have been left without power due to the damage from hurricanes and tropical storms. At the same time, in certain areas of the West, electrical power sources have been disrupted by wildfires. And as summer...
by admin | Aug 1, 2017 | A/C Unit, Home Temperature Control, HVAC, National Air Warehouse
As a home builder, choosing the right air conditioner can make or break the success of your project. If you make the right choice, you can ensure an optimal climate for the home without busting the homeowner’s wallet. With the wrong air conditioner, the new house...
by admin | Jul 25, 2017 | A/C Unit, Home Temperature Control, HVAC, National Air Warehouse
During the dog days of summer, there is nothing worse than an air conditioning system malfunction in your home or business — especially if you are unable to determine the cause. Immediately jumping to the conclusion that you need to replace your whole air...
by admin | Jul 11, 2017 | Heating System, Home Temperature Control, HVAC, National Air Warehouse
When looking for a new furnace, you’ll probably notice different options have different AFUE ratings. AFUE (which may be pronounced as “A-Few” or “A-F-U-E”) stands for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. Essentially, it is a measure of the efficiency with which the...
by admin | Mar 28, 2017 | Home Temperature Control, HVAC
In March 2017, Technavio published a report highlighting technology trends in the HVAC market. Building automation and remote control of HVAC systems were identified as major market trends. The report also noted that regular maintenance and incorporation of green...
by admin | Mar 14, 2017 | Home Temperature Control
Although Energy Star has been a marker for efficient televisions and other appliances for years, it has not been applied to thermostats until this year. This is interesting because setting the thermostat properly may be the biggest energy saver in a home. Commonwealth...
by admin | Feb 28, 2017 | Home Temperature Control, HVAC
To have an HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system run at optimal efficiency, homeowners and business owners need to know the heat load of the building. This metric, measured in tonnage, determines which size of HVAC system to purchase. Selecting the...
by admin | Feb 14, 2017 | Home Temperature Control, HVAC, National Air Warehouse
Sometimes the number of components that make up an HVAC (heat, ventilation and air conditioning) system can seem overwhelming. Part of the reason is that HVAC systems are extremely flexible. You can pick only the components you need to heat and cool your business or...
by admin | Feb 7, 2017 | A/C Unit, Heating System, Home Temperature Control, HVAC
A whole new vocabulary greets those who want to purchase a new HVAC system. Instead of seeing the normal housing “square feet” metric, people are likely to see measurements in “tons.” These are not the same tons that semi-trucks are hauling on the freeway. It’s...
