Questions to Ask When Choosing Energy Efficient HVAC Systems
Shopping for an energy efficient HVAC system is a large investment in your home. As building envelopes become tighter and insulation improves the HVAC system that your home required 20 years ago might not fulfill the same needs today. This is especially true if your house received several energy-saving improvements. Asking the right questions about […]
Furnace Soot and Other Issues? Signs You Might Need to Call a Professional Technician
Annual furnace maintenance is a necessary task. It keeps the furnace in good working condition and helps it run as efficiently as possible. Maintenance also allows a professional to find and repair minor issues before they become expensive problems. As a homeowner, reporting irregularities that you notice to an HVAC professional also goes a long way […]
AAA Talks to KATU News: Importance of Yearly Furnace Inspections
Our very own General Manager, Charles Ray, was recently interviewed on KATU News about the importance of yearly furnace inspections. Not only will these inspections ensure you have a warm house when the first cold day rolls around, but they are also imperative for finding potential dangerous problems that may otherwise go unnoticed until it’s […]
Controlling Indoor Air Quality [Infographic]
Indoor air quality is one of the single most important factors for maintaining good health at home and at work. Given that we spend almost 90% of our lives indoors, it’s important to consider the air we breathe and what might be contaminating it. This infographic illustrates what makes good IAQ so important, the problems […]
Residential Zoning Systems Keep Your Home Comfortable
Depending on the time of year, a central HVAC unit can account for up to 70 percent of a home’s energy use. On average, it makes up 30 to 40 percent of your energy costs throughout the year. While a centralized thermostat is supposed to keep your entire home at a constantly comfortable temperature, there’s […]