If you entertain often, you really come to appreciate your dishwasher—and how unpleasant it is to be without it. Believe it or not, though, almost three quarters of a century elapsed between the time the dishwasher was invented and the time when most households owned a dishwasher. According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the first “useful” dishwasher was invented by Josephine Garis Cochran (1839-1913), “a wealthy woman who entertained often” and “wanted a machine that could … [Read more...]
HVAC Summer Vacation Prep
Summer vacation season is just around the corner, and hopefully you’re getting set to go on vacation, perhaps to Alabama’s Gulf Coast, or California, or to one of this country’s amazing National Parks. We know your HVAC system probably isn’t high on your list of priorities while you’re in the midst of vacation planning. It’s likely an even lower priority if you’re currently trying to tie up loose ends at work so you can get away for a week or two. But you should spend a few minutes thinking … [Read more...]
24-Hour Emergency Service for Commercial HVAC Systems
Don’t wait unit an HVAC emergency unfolds at your business to look for a reputable, reliable company to service your commercial HVAC system. There are a number of good reasons for this. First, it saves you the stress of finding someone to service your HVAC system at what will no doubt be an inopportune time—like a weekend, holiday or in the middle of the night. Second, if you have an emergency it helps to have a company and technician(s) who are already familiar with your needs, facilities … [Read more...]
The Direction of Your Ceiling Fan Can Help You Save Money
With the summer heat just around the corner it pays to begin thinking about all the ways you can help your AC work at peak efficiency—and in turn, reduce your utility bill. One way to do this is to install ceiling fans to help keep the air circulating in your home. As you may know, the electric ceiling fan was developed by German immigrant Philip Diehl in the 1880s. The ceiling fan’s relative popularity has waxed and waned in the decades since, but more and more people are now recognizing the … [Read more...]
How to Tell if Your Home is Too Humid
The summer heat has come to Middle Tennessee, and with it summer humidity. Historically speaking, the average relative humidity in Nashville is 70 degrees, with the annual averages for the daily high and low at 84.1 percent and 53.1 percent, respectively. But in the summer, the humidity in Nashville is consistently higher, with the average relative humidity at 73 percent in both July and August. That much humidity is unpleasant, as people are typically most comfortable when the relative … [Read more...]
Why You Need A Licensed HVAC Technician
You might save a buck or two up-front by hiring an unlicensed heating & air conditioning (HVAC) contractor. But do you know what you’ll get? Maybe the work will turn out to be a real value. Unfortunately, there’s a good chance it won’t. You may even pay more in the future if the contractor makes errors or does shoddy work. The Better Business Bureau calls low-budget, unlicensed contractors an appealing trap that can “cost you more in the long run.” With a licensed contractor, you have the … [Read more...]
What Are the Pros and Cons of Heat Pumps vs. Gas Furnaces?
This winter might not be the coldest on record, but 2018 has already saddled Nashville more than its share of sub-freezing temperatures. If you’re in the market for a new HVAC system or new heating equipment, recognize that heat pumps and forced-air furnaces function differently. One isn’t necessarily better than the other, but one might be more suitable for your home than the other. Following are some of the pros and cons to keep in mind. Gas Furnace Efficiency vs. Heat Pump … [Read more...]
Maintain Your Heat Pump for Comfort and Savings All Winter Long
You probably recognize that heat pump maintenance is important. But did you know that regular maintenance can help keep you more comfortable, too? A well-maintained heat pump can yield as much as 25% more efficiency than a neglected system. The U.S. Department of Energy explains that maintenance is the “key to efficient operation.” That doesn’t just translate to lower heating costs. When your heat pump gets regular care, every part of the system works in concert to distribute more warmth … [Read more...]
Is it Time to Consider Replacing Your HVAC System?
It’s been a frigid winter in Nashville, with temperatures dipping down to the single digits on more than a handful of nights this year. It’s on those nights when one comes to really appreciate a well-functioning, efficient HVAC system. If you have a newer, well-maintained HVAC system, that’s great. But if you’re worried about the reliability and efficiency of your heating equipment, it may be time to consider a replacement system, before you find yourself in need of emergency HVAC service in … [Read more...]
Why You Have Little or No Airflow to One Vent
Perhaps you’ve noticed that one of the rooms in your home or apartment remains noticeably colder in winter than the others. When you check the heating vent in that room—to make sure it’s not closed or blocked by furniture or other obstacles—you find that the vent is wide open. No problem there. And when you check the vents in other rooms, you discover that heat is flowing normally from those vents. So what’s the issue? Following are several common reasons why a single air vent is putting … [Read more...]
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