WHAT SIZE MINI SPLIT DO YOU NEED

WHAT SIZE MINI SPLIT DO YOU NEED

When sizing a mini-split system, the term ‘BTU’ is your guiding star. BTUs, or British Thermal Units, measure the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. For a room’s square footage, a general rule of thumb is...
HOW TO BUDGET FOR LIFETIME COSTS OF HVAC SYSTEMS

HOW TO BUDGET FOR LIFETIME COSTS OF HVAC SYSTEMS

Understanding the Lifetime Costs of HVAC Systems DEFINITION OF LIFETIME COSTS IN HVAC SYSTEMS The lifetime cost of an HVAC system refers to the total expenses you’ll incur from the moment of purchase, through installation, operation, maintenance, and eventual...
WHAT IS A HEAT PUMP?

WHAT IS A HEAT PUMP?

At its essence, a heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one location to another using a small amount of energy, functioning as both a heating and cooling system. Unlike conventional heaters that generate heat directly, heat pumps move existing heat, which...
HEATING WITH OIL LIKE IN THE DAYS OF YORE?

HEATING WITH OIL LIKE IN THE DAYS OF YORE?

According to the US Census Bureau, over 60% of the homes in Cheshire County are still using oil for home heating, and the stats for nearby counties are equally as dirty.  Home Heating oil is, hands down, the highest carbon footprint of any common home heating...
HEAT PUMPS – INVESTMENT VS. EXPENSE

HEAT PUMPS – INVESTMENT VS. EXPENSE

I’ve spent 35 years immersed in home contracting, often referred to as “The Trades.” Throughout this journey, I’ve learned from some exceptional thinkers—individuals who grasped not only perceived value and how to sell it but also performance value. They understood...