HVAC Basics

Find the best ductless mini splits for superior home comfort. Learn about top models, energy efficiency, and expert recommendations for an effective and stylish climate control solution.

New SEER 2 Government regulations are coming January 1, 2023. Along with these regulations come a long list of new equipment requirements and price increases. Watch our video to learn more about requirements in your area.

Fireplaces are a great addition to a home. They add to the ambiance, increase the value of your home, and with innovations in technology, are very convenient to use.

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This video helps explain the different types of indoor fireplaces available. Fuel type is the most important factor in deciding which fireplace option is right for your home. We'll review wood-burning fireplace and stoves, gas fireplaces, and electric fireplace inserts.

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If you’ve done any research on home heating or cooling, you’re sure to have come across info on HVAC zones and zoned HVAC systems. In this article – and the accompanying video – we’re going to define the concept and give you some basic info on what it might mean for heating and cooling your home. Simply, an HVAC zone is an area in your home in which you wish to have specific heating or cooling control. So, an HVAC zoning system is one that allows you to create custom areas within your home’s HVAC system.

Most gas fireplaces and firepits use special ceramic logs or lava rocks to cover the burners and help simulate the look of a natural looking fire. Fire Glass, on the other hand is a modern alternative that does a great job to spread out the fire, intensifying the flames in a safe, stylish, and maintenance-free way.

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Whether looking at gas fireplaces, gas logs, gas inserts, or freestanding gas stoves, you will most likely come across the terms- Millivolt and Intermittent Pilot (also commonly referred to as electronic ignition). These are two different ignition systems gas appliance manufacturers use to light the burner of the appliance. They also include safety features so that you can feel safe in knowing that in the rare chance that something malfunctions, the unit will shut down before anything negative can happen.