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Merging Two Homes into One: Tips on HVAC Systems

Hi, my name is Katherine. A few years ago, my family outgrew our current home. However, as we love our neighborhood, we did not want to move. Luckily, the home behind us went into foreclosure, and we were able to buy it very cheaply. Then, we built a hall between the two homes, and ultimately, we merged the HVAC systems of both homes. If you are combining two structures into one, this blog has the tips you need. It helps you decide if merging your systems is the right choice, and if so, it explores tips on how to do that effectively. Please explore and enjoy reading!

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Why You Should Install a Rooftop HVAC

Posted on April 29, 2019

Some HVAC systems can sit on the roof instead of the more common ground or indoor placement. Here are some of the advantages of the rooftop placement: They Are Modular Rooftop HVACs are modular; they comprise of individual units that you can add or remove to increase or reducing heating and cooling as necessary. Modular units come in handy when you renovate your property to increase or decrease its square footage. [Read More]

How To Address 3 Common Air Conditioning Issues

Posted on March 24, 2019

As you start using your air conditioner this spring, pay attention to how your AC performs as well as how it sounds. The performance and sound of your AC will let you know if you have any underlying issues to take care of before it gets hot outside. Here is a list of common issues: #1 Your AC Is Running Short Cycles When you turn on your air conditioner, it should run a complete cycle. [Read More]

Removing A Wood Stove Furnace And Replacing It With A Modern Furnace: How It's Done

Posted on February 8, 2019

Walk into the basement of any home older than a hundred years and you may still find a remnant of yesteryear. It is the wood stove furnace in the basement. These old stoves burned either chopped wood or coal, depending on the homeowner's personal preference, and they vented out of the chimney on the roof. The heat was more or less reliant upon conduction and the scientific principle that heat rises, although some of these antiquated heating methods also had ventilation shafts connected to them in a very rudimentary sort of way. [Read More]

Shading And Your AC Unit: What You Need To Know

Posted on December 31, 2018

Every homeowner is always looking for a way to save money, and it doesn't hurt if homeowners can find a way to conserve energy as well. Unfortunately, when the dead of summer hits, you will need your air conditioner. You want to be able to stay cool, save money, conserve energy, and count on your AC unit to keep working, but how in the world can all of that happen at once? [Read More]