A business can go through hundreds of gallons of water every day, so even small changes to conserve water can make a difference in your bills. In addition to saving you money, these changes also save a valuable natural resource. Best of all, most of the tactics that can reduce your water use won’t interfere […]

With the fall maintenance season approaching, it’s time to consider what’s necessary to get your heating system ready for winter. When you call for preventive maintenance on the heating equipment itself, it would also be wise to schedule a commercial air duct cleaning. The air ducts in your commercial space have no doubt been directing […]

Can’t pinpoint why your HVAC system isn’t performing optimally? Take a look below at the most common HVAC problems. Question: My energy bill has increased, and I don’t know why. Answer: Have you checked your air filters recently? Regularly replacing your filers is one of the easiest and most important things you can do to […]

Keeping your home HVAC system well-tuned and well maintained is crucial to ensuring consistent, reliable performance and indoor comfort. Whether you use a furnace, central air conditioner or heat pump, preventive HVAC maintenance should be performed at least annually to prevent malfunctions and breakdowns during the height of heating or cooling season.

When you’re buying a house, the HVAC system probably doesn’t top your list of features you’re concerned about. However, your comfort and energy bills primarily depend on HVAC system quality and features installed. Use these HVAC fact-finding tips to help you make a more informed home-buying decision. System Types When buying a house in the […]

The ductwork in your heating and cooling system provides the pathway that conditioned air travels from your furnace, air conditioner or heat pump to your home’s interior. When this network of pipes is well maintained and sealed, the heated or cooled air produced by your HVAC equipment will easily reach your home’s interior. If there […]

Heat pumps are a good way to simplify your HVAC installation, able to take over the duties of a traditional furnace and keep your home at a comfortable temperature year-round. However, relying on a heat pump all year long makes it that much more important to know how to respond if the pump stops doing […]

When the seasons change and cooler weather approaches, it’s time to consider fall home maintenance. The earlier in the season you get this done, the less rushed you will feel and the more energy you will potentially save. Fall Home Maintenance Checklist Check the roof. Before cold rain and snow are forecast, look for any […]

Standards, technology, and federal energy-savings mandates (SEER ratings) change frequently. Older heating and cooling systems may begin experiencing the need for more frequent service calls yet still have enough life left in them not to warrant the expense of a complete upgrade to a new system. In this case, the most economical and logical choice […]

Like any complex system, the HVAC system in your Wilmington-area home requires regular maintenance to make sure that it continues to run efficiency and safely, and to avoid the unnecessary repair costs that are associated with a lack of proper maintenance. An HVAC service agreement with a reputable contractor makes taking care of your system […]

The typical duct system leaks up to 40 percent of heated and cooled air. If you have a leaky duct system, now is your chance to learn how leaks occur, their drawbacks, and how to seal them. How Leaks Occur Homes are not unchanging systems. Parts wear out as the home ages, sometimes causing a […]

Does your home’s energy bill jump through the roof during the cold winter months? If so, chances are your home’s insulation needs upgrading. In fact, improving your home’s insulation is an effective way to reduce your energy bills in both winter and summer. There are five easy ways to improve your home’s insulation. Add insulation […]

Improving indoor air quality is as simple as keeping up on maintenance and small tips and tricks for inside your home. Generally the things that make bad air quality indoors are all small in and of themselves, but when you start adding all the small things together, that’s when it becomes a problem. Here is […]

It’s so easy to assume that water will always be abundantly available at the tap, but there are no guarantees that it will always be so. If you want to start conserving to protect this vital resource, these green plumbing tips will help you achieve water savings. Fix the drips. Dripping faucets are responsible for […]

The air in your home is probably dirtier than you think. If you live in a newer home, or one that’s particularly tightly sealed, you may benefit from a whole-house ventilation system that replaces indoor air with fresh air from outside. Choosing a system that’s right for you is easy if you know a little […]

Summer is the time for fun, and it’s also the period when the kids are home from school. Youngsters often spend lots of time playing in the yard and messing about with water, so we thought we’d look at some ways to keep your water bill from skyrocketing this season. Maintenance. Check your plumbing system […]

So you’ve finally taken the plunge and invested in a solar system for your home. Congratulations! You’ll save money and your home will have a dramatically reduced environmental footprint. However, keep in mind that simply installing a solar heating system doesn’t guarantee peak performance. Like any household system, it needs regular maintenance. Some tasks will […]

Ductwork is an essential part of your home’s forced-air heating and cooling system. The ductwork carries conditioned air throughout your house, from the furnace to the farthest vent, and then brings it back to your HVAC equipment to be heated or cooled all over again. This distance allows plenty of room for common obstructions to […]