Blog Posts in 2016

How Do Double-Pane Windows Work?

Your windows are one of the easiest ways for warm air to escape outside during winter or sneak in during summer. In fact, energy loss from windows is said to attribute to up to 25% of your annual heating and cooling costs. If you have an older home with windows that haven’t been replaced in a long time, thin single-pane glass could be costing you a lot of money. Today, homeowners have the option ...

How a Central Air Conditioner Works

Most modern homes are constructed with a “central air conditioning” system to help them stay cool in the summer months. Essentially what his means is your home has a central unit which pumps air through your home using a duct system in your walls and ceilings. This is different from other systems such as window-mounted or standalone air conditioning systems in that a single central system can cool ...

What is a SEER Rating?

Are you looking for a new air conditioning system? Whether you need to make your home more energy-efficient or replace an old system that has finally given up, you will likely be presented with a number of options. So how do you choose? One factor to consider with every new system is the SEER rating it has been assigned. SEER stands for “Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio,” and is a metric which ...

Spray Foam Nightmares: Get It Installed by a Qualified Professional

The Environmental Protection Agency and the ENERGY STAR commission all encourage homeowners to add insulation to their homes to help keep them cool in summer and warm in winter. This is not only environmentally-friendly, as it saves electricity and reduces the need to burn fossil fuels, but budget-friendly as well by lowering your heating and cooling bills. One of the most popular modern types of ...