by Ed Kittle | 11/17/2024 | Heating
When the time comes for a furnace replacement, not all heating systems are equal. One helpful factor to consider when choosing a model for your new furnace is the AFUE rating, or Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency, which determines how efficiently a furnace converts...
by Ed Kittle | 08/27/2024 | Heating
One of the biggest challenges homeowners face with furnace replacement is knowing how to ensure they get a proper installation. Many homeowners don’t know who to trust, especially when they aren’t familiar with the intricacies of HVAC systems (nor should...
by Ed Kittle | 01/31/2019 | Heating
Wind Chill is often misunderstood During extreme winter weather episodes, it seems the term wind chill is the most talked about measurement. Let’s finally describe wind chill and then determine if this chilling-effect affects your home and your home comfort. The human...
by Ed Kittle | 01/29/2019 | Heating
Extreme Cold, record setting wind chills and your home heating system: Here’s what you should know about our below zero temperatures expected this week. It may come as a surprise to most home owners, but your heating system was not designed for the rare and extreme...
by Ed Kittle | 12/28/2017 | Heating
If you are like many energy conscious people, your winter home temperature may be just short of comfortable. If this was your goal and you do not mind a sweater, congratulations! I agree with reducing our energy consumption. But if you stay uncomfortably cold in your...
by Ed Kittle | 12/27/2017 | Heating
Heat pump cold weather issues are normally misunderstood. No wonder. Even the heat pump “experts” recite many well-worn heat pump myths. So let’s review the most important heat pump issues related to cold air and cold weather. My heat pump blows cold...
