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How Far Back Should I Set My Thermostat in Unoccupied Home?
The upcoming first day of summer means hot weather is already upon us in the Tri-Cities. This translates into higher electric bills as we crank the air conditioner units in our homes. Heating and cooling our homes accounts for 48 percent of Americans’ total energy...
Is HVAC Preventive Maintenance Worth It?
Is HVAC Preventive Maintenance Worth It? Preventive maintenance for your HVAC system is analogous to scheduled maintenance for your car. You opt for routine maintenance for your vehicle to avoid expensive repairs or replacements in the future. You know that taking...
On vs. Auto: Which Thermostat Setting Is Better?
On vs. Auto: Which Thermostat Setting Is Better? Summer is here and you’re preparing to leave for a much-anticipated vacation. Everything is packed, but what about your HVAC system? As usual, it’s hot in the Tri-Cities and you want to regulate the temperature in...
Benefits of a Hybrid Heat Dual Fuel HVAC System
Benefits of a Hybrid Heat Dual Fuel HVAC System Anyone who is interested in searching for a cost-effective alternative for heating sources is likely going to be drawn to a hybrid heating system. This is a dual fuel system that allows you to choose between installing a...
Tips on Optimizing Your HVAC System for a Good Night’s Rest
Optimizing Your HVAC System for a Good Night’s Sleep A good night’s sleep can make a huge difference with respect to how you function the next day. Lack of sleep can negatively impact productivity and your ability to engage with people and activities. As many as 50...
Trading in your Baseboard Heat & Window A/C For a Ductless Heat Pump
Baseboard Heat and Window AC or Ductless Heat Pump? Baseboard heating and window Air Conditioning units have been around for decades in the United States. Although heat pumps are just becoming popular in the U.S. market, they have been the go-to standard in Asia and...
Summer Months Routine Maintenance
With summer just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about the things you can do around the house to help keep your heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit, or HVAC, at peak performance. The following summer HVAC maintenance tips will help to...
Coil Cleaning
A coil-cleaning maintenance program should be an integral part of upkeep for your HVAC system. The benefits of clean coils include energy savings, maximum heat transfer, system longevity and improved air quality. Purpose of HVAC Coils Coils are those cool looking...
Can UV Light Kill the Novel Coronavirus?
As many of us feel overwhelmed while we are holed up in our homes trying to protect ourselves from the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), we might wonder if there is a product available to keep us safe from this deadly virus. This is where UV-C comes in. UV-C irradiation...
Purifying Our Indoor Air During COVID-19
With the onslaught and pervasiveness of the Novel Coronavirus outbreak, we are hyper-aware of the quality of the air we breathe in enclosed places, especially our homes. Whether it’s COVID-19, worsening air pollution, or allergies on the rise, it is understandable to...