I always find this time of year to be really difficult when heating and cooling my house. The temperature is so inconsistent that it’s hard to keep my house at a comfortable and consistent temperature. I love the cooler weather during the end of the summer because it’s a nice change after intense heat and […]
Author: Rich
Indecisive About a Ductless Mini Split Unit
The only thing people would see would be the outside of the ductless unit and the air vents that pushed the air out When my husband mentioned the idea of installing a ductless mini split system into our basement instead of connecting our existing ductwork for central heat and air, I was against it. We […]
Gas Furnace is Best for Me
In this region, most houses have some sort of heat to get them through the winter. I have friends who have wood burning stoves, which is an excellent source of heat but requires a lot of manual labor. I have friends who have electric furnaces, but those aren’t reliable during the toughest winter storms due […]
The shop had a weird smell
I’d not take a vacation in some time. Ever since I left my job and started my business, it’s been taking up so much time. Funny how I wanted independence and ended up working more hours. But, my business mentor had warned me about this. She stated that a business is like a baby. They […]
I’ve been thinking about geothermal heat pumps
Is geothermal heating worth it? This has been a question running in my mind for about 2 years. This all started when I went to visit a friend of mine who lives in another state. She was always complaining about her heating system costing her a small fortune. My friend lives in an area that […]
My dad wasn’t happy with the high humidity
He called later in the day to say he’d found the best HVAC store in the area owned by the nicest gentleman I’m quite close with my dad. He always says his relationship with his dad was hard. My grandpa was a tough man who worked in the coal mines for many years. His policy […]
Alice could no longer work in her home office
Alice loves working from home. When the pandemic hit, it took time to adjust to the new way of life. Alice had grown up knowing she had to be in an office to work in her career. But, all that changed as the world was forced to adopt a new normal. Her company was among […]
Turning the thermostat way down was costing us money
The unit had to work harder to keep up with the change in temperature hence the high energy bill My partner and I have been together for 5 years. For 4 of those years, we lived in a 2 bedroom apartment in the city. We are city folk and loved living in an area near […]
The AC’s capacity was too big for the small lake house
Aunt Julie is the best person in the world. And I love her tasty treats too. When I was young, I would enjoy visiting her home to spend time with my cousins. I’m an only child so it felt great visiting them and I got to spend the entire summer there. After high school, I […]