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What Size Heat Pump Do I Need?

Every homeowner seeking energy-efficient heating and cooling has inevitably asked themselves: “What size heat pump do I need?”  Selecting the right size heat pump is a critical aspect of maintaining indoor comfort throughout the year while also optimizing energy use. In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about heat pump sizing.

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Can a Heat Pump replace my Furnace and AC?

With climate change and energy efficiency at the forefront of modern concerns, homeowners are constantly seeking ways to cut costs and reduce their carbon footprint. The trusty heat pump could be an important part of this equation. But can a heat pump replace a traditional furnace and air conditioner? This article aims to provide a

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How Do Heat Pumps Work?

If you’ve ever wondered, “How do heat pumps work?” you’re not alone. These marvels of modern technology are increasingly used in homes for both heating and cooling. Yet despite their popularity, the underlying mechanics can seem mystifying to most. In this article, we will shed light on the intricate world of heat pumps. We’ll also

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How Does a Heat Pump Switch from Heating to Cooling?

Heat pumps are fascinating machines. They’re like magical boxes that can both warm and cool your home. This unique ability is what makes heat pumps stand out in the world of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). Today, we’ll peek inside these mysterious boxes and learn about their secret switch: the process that lets them

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How to Keep Your House Cool in Summer

Summer is approaching, and with it comes temperature spikes and intolerable humidity. You can ride out heat waves with reliable cooling systems.  Still, hotter seasons can mean increased energy bills, especially with outdated or inefficient HVAC systems. Impossibly high energy costs may negate any of your AC’s cooling effects.  You might prefer the uncomfortable summer

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Can I Reduce My AC Carbon Footprint

Conscious cooling is a movement sweeping the nation. More homeowners are deliberately forgoing artificial heating and cooling for environmental purposes.  Considering how glaring climate change has become, sustainability is now on everyone’s minds. With abundant misinformation online, homeowners think trading in their comfort is the only viable option to partake in sustainable movements.  However, there are greener solutions that

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How to Measure Carbon Footprint of My AC

Conscious activism weighs heavy on everyone’s mind these days. There are days we wonder how much we impact our surrounding environment or if we do at all.  If we aren’t partaking in any movements, the least we can do is avoid causing undue harm. However, how can we do that without knowing if we are causing

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What is an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV)

In 2021, the yearly average of occupant energy costs was thirteen hundred dollars($1,300). The average rose to nineteen hundred dollars ($1,900) in 2023. While most up-to-date HVAC systems are generally more efficient, a forty-six percent markup (↑46%) is an unprecedented increase. The significant spike prompts homeowners to find sustainable solutions, such as Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV).  An ERV is an energy-saving apparatus that helps users reduce monthly costs. While ERVs cannot

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What Is a Smart HVAC System

A smart HVAC system is a sophisticated installation with more advanced technology. Innovative configurations come with digital integrations and various other specialfeatures.  Some smart HVAC systems come at staggering prices. However, they can liberate you from various inconveniences that traditional installations pose. Smart systems will save you from panicking about your heaters when you are already all the

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How to Save Money With an Inverter AC 

Air conditioners make helpful installations. They can keep us comfortable through unpredictable weather conditions. With so many different air conditioners, how do we differentiate systems? Which air conditioners result in higher cooling costs, and which systems help reduce them? What kind of air conditioners can help users save more? All air conditioners come at significant

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What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for You

WHAT THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT MEANS FOR YOU – TAX CREDITS IN MOUNT VERNON The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was created to provide significant investment to reduce the effects of US carbon pollution in the face of the current climate crisis. The act will benefit homeowners who make energy-efficient upgrades in the form of tax

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How Does an Inverter AC Work

If you are shopping for new air conditioning units, don’t sleep on inverters! Inverter air conditioners are innovative installations that provide users with high-efficiency cooling.  Unlike non-inverter air conditioners, inverters offer various speed settings that provide more accurate controls. Inverters have more malleable airflow that users can alter at more granular levels.  Its more flexible controls lessen energy consumption without

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