Whether your HVAC system is brand new or has taken you faithfully through many seasonal changes, it’s important to keep that system in great shape. The best way for you to keep your HVAC system working when you need it most is by scheduling regular maintenance visits by a certified
How to Know If You Need a Home Dehumidifier
5 Ways You Can Tell If You Need a Home Dehumidifier Summer’s humidity isn’t just uncomfortable, it can also cause serious damage inside your house if you don’t do something about it. Both well-sealed and drafty houses are affected by high humidity and may need a home dehumidifier. Humidity leads to
What You Should Know About HVAC Coolant
If you’ve had your HVAC system serviced recently, you may be aware that Freon (generically known as R22) is out. This AC coolant was used for decades, but was eventually found to cause ozone depletion through the release of CFCs in its manufacture and use. Scientist and manufacturers found the
HVAC Coils 101: What Are Coils, Anyway?
The coils are the most important part of your HVAC system, because that’s where the heat exchange happens. It’s helpful to know what the coils do for your HVAC, but even more important to properly maintain your coils. You’ll find 2 sets of coils: One indoor coil. And one outdoor coil which
Air Leaks: What to DIY Before Replacing Your HVAC Unit
One of the fastest ways to reduce your energy savings is to ensure that your house is sealed against air leaks. Air leaks are expensive, primarily because they cause your HVAC system to work too hard. An overworked system can cause high utility bills or even a premature replacement of your HVAC
Jewell Mechanical on Energy Efficient HVAC Systems
The Music City Center’s Energy Conservation The Music City Center is Nashville’s new amazingly energy-efficient convention center. Built within the last four years, numerous steps were taken to make sure that it had very small environmental footprint. Even its HVAC system took this green goal into
Know When to Change Your Air Conditioning Filter
People often ask our technicians how often they should change their air conditioning filters, and no wonder! HVAC filters can be confusing. Depending on the type of filter you use, your location, how many people and animals live with you, and the overall health of your system, a filter can last
Can’t Stand the Heat? Replace Your Air Conditioner
No one wants to spend their vacation money on a new AC unit, but it beats baking in your house all summer long. The good news is that buying a new HVAC system now will save you money in the long run. Immense advances in energy efficiency have taken place over the last 20 years. New units use less