When searching for the right air conditioner, weighing each type of system is essential. Ductless mini-splits and window AC units are often compared because they are both small and less intrusive than traditional AC systems with ductwork. You may have noticed that window AC units sometimes have lower prices than mini-splits and wondered if there [...]
During the peak summer months, many people rely on their air conditioners to keep their homes cool and dry, but a visible condenser unit can be unsightly. Landscaping around your air conditioning unit is one of the best ways to hide it from view, but there are guidelines to follow. Aside from the visual [...]
As summer winds down and we make preparations for the fall, your AC unit has likely been hard at work. Maybe yours broke and you found yourself looking for a new system. Or maybe you are in the process of renovations and looking into more energy efficient HVAC options. When it comes to HVAC [...]
A good night’s rest usually tops the list for promoting health and wellness. Without enough sleep our bodies become depleted making it difficult to complete simple, daily tasks. As we close out spring, increasing levels of humidity and heat are on the horizon. Knowing your optimal sleep temperature can help you get the sleep [...]
Spring in New England is always temperamental! We get little glimpses of summer and then get thrown right back into winter. When it’s cold and gloomy it’s hard to think about the hot summer months that are really right around the corner. I frequently get asked if it’s necessary to have your AC tuned [...]
This is a valid question! For decades, the refrigerant R-22, also known as Freon, has been the standard of choice for residential air conditioning and heat pump systems. According to the EPA, R-22 is an ozone-depleting substance. Under the Clean Air Act and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, the [...]
