by Joe Wagner | Jun 9, 2020 | Air Conditioning, Air Filters, Air Pollutants, Allergies, Indoor Air, Thermostat
A major trend of new HVAC technology in recent years has been increasing efficiency, which probably comes from an overlap between environmental and budget concerns. And one recent innovation that is coming to dominate new system installations is the variable speed air... by Joe Wagner | Apr 23, 2020 | Air Conditioning, Air Filters, Heating System, Maintenance, Thermostat
One side effect of the social distancing we’re all doing is that you may be putting off projects or repairs because it may not be safe to have a technician come over. HVAC services are considered “essential,” especially in summer and winter, but you’re still right to... by Joe Wagner | Feb 12, 2020 | Heating System, Indoor Air, Maintenance, Thermostat
Radiant floor heating is a heating system consisting of pipes running underneath the floor to circulate heat, usually by means of hot water. The same basic concept has been used since Ancient Rome: the heat moves upwards from the floor, warming the entire space,... by Joe Wagner | Jun 16, 2019 | Air Conditioning, Indoor Air, Maintenance, Thermostat
The last several summers have set new records for heat, and there are rumors that summer 2019 might be pretty bad as well. Even if we catch a break though, we still know we’re going to be running the air conditioning some of the time, so it makes sense to cut down on... by Joe Wagner | Mar 14, 2019 | Air Conditioning, Cold Weather, Heating System, Indoor Air, Thermostat
If you want to save money on food you have several options: eat out less, buy cheaper brands, do more from scratch, etc. But you usually don’t have alternatives to turn to for utilities like power, water, and gas. Saving money on utilities is almost entirely a game of... by Joe Wagner | Feb 22, 2019 | Air Conditioning, Heating System, Indoor Air, Thermostat
The Thermostats Of The Future It’s funny, there are some technologies everyone wants the latest of as soon as there is a latest to be had. We preorder and stand in line for new smartphones, even when the new one will only be a little better than the current one. But...