Why Bigger HVAC Systems are Not Necessarily Better

Doubtless, you have heard that today’s residential HVAC systems are so much more energy-efficient than their counterparts from just a decade ago, so it stands to reason that the bigger the system, the more money you will save in the long run.  That is not...

Heat Pump Systems May Cool the Planet

We love innovation and are constantly looking for new ideas in all things HVAC related. So we are really intrigued with recent developments in Europe. These days, hydrofluorocarbons are the preferred refrigerants in heating and cooling systems around the world. The...

HVAC Spring Maintenance Tips

It may not seem like it just yet, but spring is in the air. Friday, March 20th this year is the first official day of spring. Even if it hasn’t started warming up in your corner of the world, it will soon be time to start thinking about spring cleaning. Part of...

Do You Need a Furnace or a Heat Pump System?

A heater isn’t the first thing you cosmetically notice when you walk into a home like a beautiful painting would be, but as soon as winter starts, it is the first thing that you notice. So perhaps you’ve decided that your heating and cooling system needs an upgrade,...

Benefits of Using a Heat Pump

The new generation of cold-climate heat pumps could cut energy costs drastically. The savings over oil heat are substantial — as much as 40 percent for residents of the Northeast, according to a 2013 report from the Rocky Mountain Institute, a Colorado think tank that...