What is Your HVAC System’s Blood Pressure?

Article Found on AC-HeatingConnect

We all know that blood pressure is a common indicator of a person’s health. If their blood pressure is within an acceptable range, they are healthy.  If their blood pressure is too high, there is often an issue restricting proper blood flow.  Your HVAC system has a similar reading that can ensure proper airflow, this reading is referred to as static pressure. Read more

Principles of Heating and Cooling

Article Found on Energy.gov

Understanding how heat is transferred from the outdoors into your home and from your home to your body is important for understanding the challenge of keeping your house cool. Understanding the processes that help keep your body cool is important in understanding cooling strategies for your home. Read more

Here’s Why Your Kid Should Go Into the Trades

Article Found on Inc.com

The trades are definitely a solid bet for anyone looking for a secure and profitable career. According to a survey conducted by ManpowerGroup, trade positions are currently the hardest to fill in the United States and around the world. Specifically, the top ten positions with the largest shortages include carpenters, framers, bricklayers/masons, concrete workers, drywallers, roofers, electricians, plumbers, painters and excavators. Read more

10 Tips For A Successful Project

Article Found on Modernize

No matter how many times you’ve taken on a renovation project, the beginning can seem daunting. Below are ten tips that will help you complete your project successfully, whether you’re a first-timer or a renovation pro. Read more

5 Signs That You Should Replace Your Heat Pump

Article Found on Improvenet

While freezers, furnaces and air conditioners are recognizable examples of what heat pumps are, the term is more general and applied to many HVAC systems. A heat pump is an important piece of equipment that facilitates heat energy transfer from its source to its destination. The destination is also referred to as the heat sink in more technical terms. Read more

Chimney Cleaning: How Often and How Much Does It Cost?

Article Found on Modernize

If you’re anything like most homeowners, the words “chimney sweep” mostly conjures up images of Dick Van Dyke dancing across the London skyline. But chimney sweeping is actually a vital part of homeownership. Chimneys require regular cleaning to keep them safe to use. So what does cleaning entail? And how much will it cost you, after all is said and done? Below, we’ll answer all your “burning” questions about hiring a chimney sweep for your home. Read more

How to Safely Operate a Backup Generator

Article found on FirstEnergyGroup.

Backup generators can provide an emergency power supply, enabling you to keep important equipment running during a power outage. It’s important to make sure generators are properly installed and operated to prevent health and safety risks for you and our crews.

Before installing or operating a generator, review the following sections for important safety information: Read more

Six Warning Signs That Your Furnace May Be Failing

Article Found on Modernize

Have you ever woken up freezing on a cold winter’s night? If you haven’t accidentally left the window open, chances are your furnace has broken down—and it can be a couple of miserably chilly days to wait while your furnace is repaired or replaced. However, if you can diagnose a failing furnace before it actually goes out, you can call a technician to repair or replace the unit without having to wait in the cold! Here are a few helpful warning signs that your furnace could be taking its last breath. Read more