HVAC and Google Glass – The Next Generation of Heat & A/C Repair?

While air conditioning and heating systems might seem like a standard part of our modern lives, they’re relatively new technologies in the course of human history. Furnaces in American homes have been around since the […]

  • May 06, 2014
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Winner of the National (Commercial) Building Competition

If you read our blog regularly, you may have learned about ENERGY STAR’s annual National Building Competition that we featured in an earlier post. The nationwide competition challenges participating buildings, including schools, hospitals, offices and […]

  • April 29, 2014
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Dr. John Gorrie – A Pioneer in the Modern Staple of Refrigeration and A/C

If you were to do a quick Google search for a history of modern air conditioning, you’ll most likely find volumes of information about Willis Carrier. The 1902 installation of Carrier’s system at a Brooklyn publishing […]

  • April 21, 2014
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Schedule a Spring Tune-Up for Your A/C Unit… Before You Turn It On!

Spring is in the air in Georgia, and that means that it won’t be too long before it’s time to kick on the A/C again. But don’t wait till it’s 85 degrees outside to turn […]

  • April 11, 2014
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How to Spot a Dishonest HVAC Contractor

A majority of contractors are honest people running legitimate businesses. However, occasionally homeowners or office managers get swindled by phony con artists and scammers claiming to be a skilled, licensed contractor. Especially at this time […]

  • March 25, 2014
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Pollen-Proofing Your Home

It’s nearly springtime which means allergy season will be in full swing in just a few short weeks. And while we happily welcome the warm days and greenery after months of frosty temperatures and leafless […]

  • March 21, 2014
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Natural Gas Explosion Creates Tragedy, Reminds Homeowners to Take Safety Seriously

An explosion in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood has killed at least eight people and injured more than sixty; officials believe the explosion was caused by a natural gas leak. Residents reported smelling a strong […]

  • March 17, 2014
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Fix Leaky Ducts to Improve Your Heating and Cooling System

It’s been a long and weary winter for most of the country, including here in Georgia. But it might be about the time of year that we can finally start lowering our dependence on our […]

  • March 10, 2014
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Energy Star and HVAC: How Much Money Can You Save?

It’s the time of year that tax returns start coming in, and for a lot of families that means considering updates to their home. If you’re considering updating your furnace or other appliances, you may […]

  • March 05, 2014
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Is Your Furnace Blowing Cool Air? Here’s What To Do…

A common heating issue many people run into this time of year is their furnace blowing cool air when it should be keeping your house or office warm and toasty from the late winter cold […]

  • February 27, 2014
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