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Heat Pump vs AC: Which Is Most Efficient in Kentucky

When it comes to HVAC equipment, you have more options these days than just traditional, forced-air systems like a furnace or air conditioner. An increasingly popular alternative is the heat pump. This innovative piece of comfort technology can make a great addition...

How a Clean Boiler Saves You Money

Would you like to save money on your heating costs? One way in which you can actually save a lot of money is to opt for an energy-efficient boiler. Besides saving money, they also release fewer greenhouse emissions into the earth, reducing your carbon footprint....

Is Your Home Making You Sick?

Have you been experiencing any of the following symptoms, primarily while at home? Asthma Headaches Nausea Drowsiness Dry eyes Nasal mucus If so, home sweet home might be making you sick. Did you know that the air quality in your home can severely affect your health?...

All About HVAC Filters

If you have a home or other building that contains a forced-air heating system, you probably try to periodically change the filter it uses. Filters are intended to be changed regularly, but how often is that? Complicating the issue is the variety of filters on the...

Data and Heat – From The Cloud

Many of us have had thoughts about multi-purpose uses for things around our house. What if my TV could browse the Internet? What if my coffee pot could start without me? What if my vacuum could operate without me? At one point in time, all of these were thought to be...

How System Zoning Can Save You Money

Even if it’s brand new, chances are you have rooms in your house that you wish were either a little warmer or cooler. That front room might have great sun exposure, but it is also difficult to keep at a comfortable temperature. Or basement is always too cold for...

HVAC: An Overlooked Problem for Home Buyers

If you’re in the process of purchasing a home, you’re probably focused on location, needed space, and amenities. But a home’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning are not only important considerations for a home buyer – their potential problems are easy to miss...

Keeping Your Air Duct Systems Clean

As the weather begins to warm, you begin spending more time outdoors and your system starts to work harder—exactly why now is a great time to have your air ducts cleaned. Why Should I Have Air Ducts Cleaned? Today’s houses are more airtight than ever, and carpets and...

Consider A High Velocity System To Cool An Older Home

Since the 1970′s central A/C systems have grown in popularity with homeowners and new construction. Retrofitting an older home with a modern central air conditioning system can be cost-efficient. With a set budget, there are options, such as a high-velocity system....

Ancient Ideas For Cooling Spaces

If you’ve ever stepped outdoors during the sweltering summer months and wondered how people survived before the invention of air conditioning, this post is for you. Turns out, air conditioning is an easy, but not the only, way to keep your living space at a livable...

The Unseen, Harmful Substance: Radon

There are many unseen harmful substances that are currently present in the air around us. These substances can even be fatal when left unnoticed. One of those harmful substances is radon. Radon is invisible. It cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted. But, what you may not...

The Importance Of Air Flow

Not very often do we stop and think of the air around us, but proper airflow and ventilation are critical when making your home a healthy living environment. Having the correct airflow allows you and your family to be healthier and get rid of pets, cooking, and other...