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Visit our Blog to read the latest in heating, cooling, plumbing, commercial HVAC, fire and security, and more for your home, commercial space, or multifamily property. We regularly update the blog with news, company announcements, seasonal tips for a comfortable home and more!

Indoor Air Quality is Important for Your Business

Your customers and employees are consumers of your commercial building’s indoor air quality (IAQ). Most people spend 90 percent of their time indoors. During business/working hours, a lot of that’s in an office, an industrial facility, a retail building, or an institutional environment like a school or hospital. While outdoor air pollution was and still […]

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Energy Star Guidelines 101

Advancements in heating and cooling equipment have led to improved efficiency, which helps homeowners save money and use less energy. When you’re looking for new HVAC equipment, choosing Energy Star products indicates that you’re getting a high level of energy efficiency. Keep the following information in mind when looking for these products. Energy Star Labels […]

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Easy Energy Efficient Upgrades for Your Home

As energy costs continue to rise year after year, many people are trying to find ways to reduce their energy consumption and, with it, their utility bills. There are some very easy steps you can take to reduce the energy usage in your home, and the following energy efficient upgrades are a great step towards […]

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HEPA Filtration: The Ultimate in Indoor Air Quality for Commercial Settings

The indoor air quality of your commercial facility is challenged every day by the people, processes and materials that pass through it. Manufacturing or production processes can generate a substantial number of particulates that linger in the air. Newly arrived stock or raw materials could produce particles, fumes or other contaminants. Individual customers, employees and […]

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Tips for Finding the Best Possible HVAC Contractor for Your Building

It’s unavoidable — eventually, the HVAC system in your commercial building will need maintenance, repair, revision, or even complete replacement. When you’re facing a significant HVAC project, you want to hire an HVAC contractor who is knowledgeable, reliable, and capable of getting the job done as quickly as possible and at a reasonable cost. The […]

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How to Protect Your Building Pipes in Winter

When temperatures plunge during the winter months, the risk of frozen pipes increases significantly. Here are some ways to protect building pipes and keep your plumbing system working and your building safe when it gets cold. Why Protect Building Pipes? Protecting building pipes in the winter will help you prevent problems such as: Indoor floods: […]

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Best Practices for Configuring Tankless Water Heaters

For many homeowners, tankless water heaters offer a convenient way to lower energy bills. Because these appliances are still relatively uncommon, the process of configuring tankless water heaters is a little confusing to most. If you’re thinking of installing a tankless system, knowing a little about common configuration practices will help you plan ahead.

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Air Leaks are Trouble: Learn How to Seal Them

If you have an older home, it is especially likely that you have issues with air leaks. When your home has leaks, it undermines the work that your HVAC system does and results in problems that will cost you in many ways. Luckily, once you know how to find air leaks and drafts, they are […]

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Common Boiler Problems

With the truly cold weather we’ve been having this winter, you’ve probably been spending even more time than usual bundled up at home. However, if you haven’t been able to get fully comfortable and warm, your boiler might be experiencing some problems that are best taken care of by a professional. Boiler Repairs for Common […]

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4 Things to Know About Two-Stage Heat Pumps

Thanks to its ability to adjust its output, a two-stage heat pump is ideal for handling the range of temperatures we see in the Wilmington area. If you’re in the market for a new heat pump, there are a few things you’ll want to know about two-stage models. Two capacities in one — This type […]

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Energy Star Labels Can Make Your HVAC Decisions Easier

The Energy Star label has recently celebrated its 20th birthday. First conceived to rate the energy efficiency of personal computer monitors—in 1992, a new item just appearing in homes—Energy Star ratings now apply to thousands of household appliances, including HVAC equipment. In 2010, Americans purchasing Energy Star-rated appliances prevented the release of greenhouse gas emissions […]

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Strange HVAC Noises in Your Office Building Could Mean a Problem

A well-maintained heating and cooling system in your office building should work reliably and run quietly. A low background hum as the equipment functions or as air moves out of the ductwork should be about as loud as the system gets. However, if employees or tenants in your offices begin expressing concerns about unusual sounds […]

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How HVAC System Components Impact Each Other

At first glance, your home’s HVAC systems may seem to be a bunch of appliances that have little to do with each other. In reality, though, each component of your HVAC system can impact the efficiency of many others. Here’s a brief look at how these systems work and interact. Your Thermostat In many ways, […]

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Window Treatments for Energy Savings

Your windows are an aesthetic focal point of your Mid-Atlantic home. However, inefficient windows that allow substantial heat gain/loss will be a point of concern regarding higher energy bills. So, if you would like to save energy and beautify your home at the same time, look no further than window treatments. Clear Benefits Your windows […]

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Six Energy-Saving Tips to Keep You Warm This Winter

As the temperatures drop, the urge to turn up the heat becomes harder to resist. With these simple energy-saving tips, though, you can keep yourself comfortable this winter without blowing up your utility bill. Have Your Furnace Serviced Regularly A furnace that has had routine maintenance performed will run more efficiently, deliver better overall performance, […]

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Fire Sprinkler Facts You Should Be Aware Of

In a commercial environment, fire safety is critical to protecting the lives and health of your employees and your customers. An effective means of fire suppression can also mean the difference between minor damage to your facility and its contents or total destruction of your business. A sprinkler system is probably the most effective and […]

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The Benefits of Modulating Furnaces

Just as other HVAC technologies have advanced by leaps and bounds, furnace technology has advanced too. Furnaces now come with the option of having single-stage, double-stage or modulating operation. If you’re in the market for a new heating system, you may want to consider the latter. Take a look at the benefits that modulating furnaces […]

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Need a New Air Conditioner? Tips to Finding the Right One for Your Home

When most homeowners need a new air conditioner, they tend to go for the biggest A/C they can buy. After all, bigger is better when it comes to cooling a home, right? Turns out that’s far from true. An oversized air conditioner can actually be bad for home comfort and energy efficiency. An A/C that’s […]

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