Air ducts in your home need to be balanced so temperatures can be accurately controlled and air circulates properly throughout the home. There are a few signs that indicate air ducts may be unbalanced in your home, and you should watch out for them to keep your HVAC system functioning optimally. Signs of Unbalanced Air […]

Installing a geothermal heat pump involves two main component groups: the buried ground heat exchanger and the indoor components including the geothermal heat pump. Homeowners accustomed to central A/C may wonder what happened to the outdoor condenser—that big noisy cabinet installed out in the backyard. One of the benefits of installing a geothermal heat pump […]

When those icy winds start blowing, you’re probably more worried about cold getting into your home than heat escaping. But heat loss is the main problem when it comes to keeping a house warm and comfortable in colder weather. The laws of physics dictate that heat will move toward cold, unless some other factor is […]

Protecting commercial facilities and keeping customers and employees safe is a high priority for any business. Probably the most important safety equipment at your facility is the fire alarm system. This equipment is necessary to protect human life and tangible assets. A regular program of fire alarm maintenance is critical to keeping this essential system […]

There’s been a lot of hype in recent years about so-called “smart” HVAC systems. So, you may be wondering what exactly is a smart HVAC system and if it lives up to all the buzz. When it comes to superior energy efficiency and home comfort matched to your lifestyle, the answers are yes and yes. […]

Replacing your old furnace can be as exciting and as exhausting as replacing an old car — lots of new technologies to explore. Some of the new furnace features to consider are venting options. True, furnace venting may not exactly rev up your shopping engines, but good venting is essential to safe and healthful furnace […]

For many, especially those living in warm climates, a heat pump provides an excellent way to keep a home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Heat pumps work by extracting hot air from the home in the summer and pushing heat into the home in the winter. Like traditional HVAC systems, you […]

With the winter chill now settled into the Delaware and Pennsylvania area, your air conditioner will be hibernating until spring. That makes the off-season the perfect time to upgrade your cooling system to enjoy better reliability and greater energy efficiency when the warm weather returns. Convenient Timing Upgrading a commercial cooling system can take a […]

If the extent of your plumbing knowledge is unclogging a toilet or a sink, you’re certainly not alone. As a homeowner, you don’t really need to know a lot about plumbing. However, knowing where each water shutoff valve is located in your home can prevent a common plumbing mess from becoming a major plumbing emergency. […]

Your fire alarm and sprinkler system is your most fundamental weapon against damage, injury and even death at your facility. Early detection and suppression of a fire can mean the difference between minor damage and total destruction of a retail business, warehouse or office building. If your company frequently has employees or customers on-site, a […]

Proper indoor comfort, whether in a residential or commercial setting, requires a level of indoor air quality and relative humidity that’s acceptable to the occupants of the building. Relative humidity is a measure of how much moisture is in the air. By using techniques for effective humidity control, an indoor relative humidity level of 30 […]

The heating and cooling needs of a commercial facility are substantially more extensive than those of a residential structure. When your HVAC system starts showing signs of being unable to keep up with the demands of the season, take a careful look at the ductwork to see if some of the problems can be resolved […]

How well does the fire alarm in your commercial building work? If you aren’t conducting regular fire alarm maintenance, chances are you don’t even know. Fire alarms can degrade over time. A fire alarm’s performance can also be compromised by dirt, dust or vandalism. If you’re currently remodeling your facility, fire alarms may also be […]

Blame it on global warming, call it an aberration, or an act of God, but extra water seems to be everywhere. You may even be one of the lucky homeowners or landlords who has flood insurance.

Keeping the indoor environment of your commercial building comfortable for your employees and customers is a fundamental part of your obligation to them. When many people are gathered in one place, it’s all but impossible to ensure that the temperature will be set at a level that will please everybody. Variations from personal preferences in […]

Your tenants rely on the HVAC system in your business building to ensure indoor comfort, while you take precautions to keep the equipment working properly, efficiently and at the lowest possible cost. Regular preventive maintenance is the best way to keep a commercial HVAC system working correctly. Here are some ways to maintain the HVAC […]

CO, or carbon monoxide gasses, are the tasteless, colorless, and odorless byproducts of incomplete fuel burning. Such fuels include the wood, oil, propane, and gasoline that are commonly used in many home appliances. High levels of consumed CO can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, a dangerous and fatal condition. A carbon monoxide detector is a […]

Gas furnace and boiler safety is based on two serious realities of a home heating system: an open flame and combustion gases. Safe maintenance of these are not items that should appear on the do-it-yourself list of the average homeowner. Professional preventive maintenance and skilled repair are required when working with equipment that produces a […]