Category: Heating and Cooling Systems
Key Takeaways
Accurate AC sizing matters in Colorado’s heat. Incorrectly sized units are a major contributor to increased energy costs,…
The most expensive air conditioning myths are the ones that sound like common sense: lower the thermostat to cool faster, close vents in empty rooms,…
A sump pump protects a Colorado basement by collecting groundwater in a pit and pumping it away from the foundation before it floods. For Front Range…
Attic fans can meaningfully improve ventilation in Colorado homes by exhausting trapped heat that builds to 150 degrees or more in a Front Range…
Tankless water heaters heat water on demand and last 20-plus years, while traditional tank models store 40 to 80 gallons at a lower upfront cost of…
Cleaning your AC coils is the single most effective way to restore cooling efficiency: the evaporator and condenser coils transfer heat, and even a…
A variable-speed HVAC system runs its blower and compressor at continuously adjustable speeds instead of simply switching full-on or off, matching…
A high-efficiency furnace is a heating system rated at 90% AFUE or higher, meaning at least 90 cents of every fuel dollar becomes usable heat instead…
Galvanized steel pipes are due for replacement when you notice rusty or discolored water, dropping water pressure, repeated leaks, or a metallic…
Furnace filters come in three main types – MERV-rated pleated filters, HEPA filters, and washable electrostatic filters – and each one balances…