How Your Attic Affects HVAC Efficiency: Unseen Impacts on Heating and Cooling

Schedule an Appointment The annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) rating measures the efficiency as a system converts energy into heat. It’s calculated over 12 months. Surprisingly, a lot of people expect a gas heating system to be more cost-effective than an electric one. That’s not always the case. Several factors come into play and determine … Continued

Have you ever been in bed trying to sleep, but it’s just too hot? You have to open a window in the middle of winter, which you know is wasteful. You turn the thermostat down instead, but now everyone on the lower level of your home says it’s freezing. It becomes a battle over the … Continued

Have you ever noticed the difference between an 80-degree day where the humidity level is at 70% versus a day where it’s 80 degrees with 40% humidity? When it’s dry, you don’t feel as uncomfortable. The same is true in your home. When it’s high humidity, you don’t feel as comfortable. You feel sticky and … Continued

Ducts are an essential part of your HVAC system. It’s the pathway for cool or warm, filtered air to get from your system to the different rooms in your home. Many homeowners fail to realize the importance of duct cleanings and inspections.  As much as 30% of your heated or cooled air is lost through … Continued

Travel back to 1889 when Edwin Rudd created an automatic storage water heater. It included a cast iron shell with burners and gas valves enclosed within the unit to heat water. He won Gold at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair as a result. We all have him to thank for the warm bath or … Continued

Chicago ranks 11th when it comes to summertime AC usage. Almost 38% of the population lives in a home with AC. The average usage of those AC systems is nearing 61 days. That’s average. This summer’s been unusual no matter where you are.  The city’s urban heat island index is at 8.71 degrees. That means … Continued

A comfortable living environment is important for your health and happiness. Because of this, it’s important that you don’t choose the first air conditioner in your price range. Air conditioners and heat pumps do the same thing, but their performance can be greatly different. Price isn’t the only consideration, though it does impact every purchase. … Continued