If we told you that you can save 30-50% on your heating and cooling in a single year, would you believe us? With hybrid systems this is a reality. Technology allows for such higher efficiencies now. You’ve probably heard of hybrid cars that use both gas and electricity. When a hybrid car gets too low on electrical power, the gasoline engine kicks in and gives the vehicle additional power when needed. Most hybrid vehicles get unbelievable [...]
So, you are considering selling your Louisville home but your air conditioner is not working well. Do you live with it thinking you won't be in the home in a couple of years or replace it with an energy efficient air conditioner and furnace? Three reasons to replace that dinosaur system now. 1 - If it's more than ten years old, it's up to 30% less efficient than today's minimum efficiencies. You'll save on energy [...]
If you've recently added some living space to your home by either remodeling or adding on, you'll probably want to condition the air in order to use the space during the winter and summer. A ductless mini split heat pump is one of the easiest ways to add heat and cooling to a new space in your home, since these systems don't use any air ducts to deliver air. Although the technology has been used [...]
Far too frequently, we receive the call from our customers requesting more freon. Hmm. Not good. Air conditioning systems are sealed systems. They shouldn't need a shot of 'freon' every year to keep it cooling. "What's the big deal? Just fill 'er up." Well, it is a big deal when you look at all the problems caused by leaking HVAC systems. The first issues deal with detrimental effects on the system longevity. Refrigerant (Freon, R-22, R-410a) [...]
When the time comes to service, repair or install HVAC equipment in your home, you will be faced with the task of hiring an HVAC-system contractor. As in any industry, you'll likely have many to choose from, with varying degrees of skill and experience. Here are some tips to help make your choice an easy one: Ask questions - How long have they been in the industry and the number of satisfied customers are two [...]