There are trends in every business, and HVAC is no exception. The trends this year should be no great surprise- they emphasize energy efficiency and home automation!
Heating your home can be an expensive proposition, especially if you have an older home. We know many people who are just tired of the yearly conversation about whether they should buy their heating oil up front or as they go through the Winter. It feels like a yearly game of roulette where their budget is on the line. Things are similar for those on propane as well- the worry about keeping the tanks filled has caused at least a few sleepless nights.
If we asked 100 people, "What's the worst thing that can happen to you on a really hot day?", I'm sure the number one answer would be "Have my air conditioner break down." Note: We really like the Family Feud.
If you’re like most people, a simple stroll into Lowe’s, Home Depot, or your local hardware store means coming across products you might never have thought you needed- like air conditioner covers. Many people in the HVAC community debate the need for covers, so we thought we’d list the pros and cons so you can decide what’s best for you.
The benefits of covering an air conditioner include:
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It’s likely you’ve heard of Freon. We’ve all heard about repairs being needed when you “have a freon leak” and or need to get the “Freon recharged” in air conditioning systems on cars, for refrigerators, and for HVAC systems. Freon, also known as R-22, is the refrigerant gas used in manufacturing air conditioners and refrigeration systems for years. However, Freon is highly destructive to ozone, and as a result, our Country and Countries around the world have entered into agreements to phase out Freon in favor of other refrigerants, such as Puron. In fact, as of 2010, no new air conditioners or refrigeration systems were allowed to be manufactured in the US using Freon/R-22, and as of 2020, no new Freon can be manufactured or imported into the US.
Remember the early 90’s? Between pagers, huge “bag” mobile phones, walkmen, calculators, and so on, we had more tools on our belts than Batman. With the rise of smart phones and the connected web, we’ve been able to reduce many of these devices to just one.
Whether it’s your Dream Home, Get-a-way or Investment Property, if you own a home at the shore it’s another property that requires your attention. The same environment that draws you to the beaches is hard a work trying to reclaim your little piece of paradise. Here are some tips we’ve learned having lived here all of our lives.
Bob E. in Ocean City gave Comfort Now a call about cooling the second story of his duplex. He had used Comfort Now in the past for replacing the broken A/C in the first floor of his duplex, and to help get rid of the mold around his system in the past.
This time Bob was concerned that the second story of hus duplex wan't being properly cooled in the summertime. When we came out and took a look at the system, we realized that the ductwork wasn't set up properly, and there was only 1 thermostat controlling 2 areas. One area, the back bedrooms, was properly cooled and comfortable. The second area, the living room and kitchen area, were not so cool.