Connecticut is well-known for extreme weather changes. In winter, the grounds are often blanketed in snow and temperatures can drop below freezing. In the summertime, it’s not unusual for temperatures to soar well into the 90s. As such, finding out…
If you live in an older home, it’s likely not equipped with a central heating and cooling system. Unfortunately, traditional systems require a network of large ducts that cost a significant amount of money to build. Not to mention, they…
Ductless air conditioners have received a greater deal of attention in recent years, especially as many people adopt eco-conscious habits to reduce our carbon footprint. A ductless air conditioner, also known as a mini-split system, involves a wall-mounted unit and…
In wintertime, the outdoor temperature often drops below freezing, especially at night. When this happens, you turn up the thermostat inside, expecting hot air to blow from the furnace. Instead, your home remains chilly, as your furnace blows nothing but…
Fall is a transitional period for your HVAC system. Occasionally, you may use the air conditioner when temperatures creep into the 70s yet, as the season progresses, you turn on the furnace as conditions grow colder. During this time, leaves…
Smart home technology, powered by the Internet of Things (IoT), has allowed for greater convenience and energy conservation over the last several years. Rather than treating each appliance and system as separate entities, smart home technology helps you control each…
As temperatures continue to rise and we experience more humid days, you’ve likely turned on your air conditioning full-time. During the dog days of summer, you expect a blast of artic air to cool your home, but it doesn’t always…
Did you know the typical household spends over $2,000 annually on energy bills? Just as appliances and window designs have become more energy efficient, HVAC systems have followed suit to help homeowners save. In recent years, several changes have been…
When spring arrives, roughly 50 million Americans experience seasonal allergies. Pollen and other particles result in sneezing, itchy eyes and congestion while outside but these contaminants may also follow you inside, where HVAC systems can exacerbate their effects. Heating and…
When it’s hot and humid, you turn on the A/C in your home. In most cases, doing so dries out the air and reduces the temperature yet sometimes, you don’t notice a change. If the air remains stuffy and warm,…
