Understanding the Air Filter MERV Rating
If you have ever shopped for an air filter, you may have noticed that they are given a MERV rating. But what does this rating mean, and how will it impact your HVAC system?Keep reading to find out! Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. It measures the effectiveness of […]
5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Home Warm this Winter
Now that winter is here, most people are looking for ways to keep their homes stay warm during the coldest months of the year. Beyond making sure your HVAC system is functioning properly, there are a few simple strategies you can leverage to keep your home warm even with bitterly cold outside temperatures. Consider these […]
Helpful Benefits of The High Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act (HEEHRA)
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) contains several components, including the High Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act (HEEHRA). This important legislation could have far-reaching impacts on homeowners in the United States. Here, we look at HEEHRA to understand what it is and how it may benefit homeowners. What Is The High Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act […]
The Health Impact of Low Humidity in Your Home
Whether you realize it or not, the health impact of low humidity in your home can be significant. Low humidity can result in dry skin, sinus issues, interrupted or poor sleep and an increased risk of infection. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the negative health impacts of low humidity in your home […]
Indoor Air Quality for Winter
It’s not difficult to get fresh air in the home during the spring, summer, and fall months – all you need to do is open up the windows or screen door to get a nice breeze. But things can get more challenging during the winter months when the windows close up and homeowners work to […]
Exciting Benefits of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act for Louisvillians
On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law by United States President Joe Biden. The $738 billion law is described as landmark legislation that aims to help reduce the national deficit, curb prescription drug prices, invest in domestic energy production, and promote clean energy in the United States. To the tune […]
This is NOT Your Parent’s Heat Pump
Property owners and managers tend to take HVAC equipment for granted in that they expect it to be working – and working well – to either cool or heat an environment when they need it to be working. But part of any good property owner’s home improvement homework should be attempting to better understand how […]
Inflation Reduction Act
On August 16th, the United States Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act. What does that mean for the HVAC industry, and especially for you? Read on to find out! What is the Inflation Reduction Act? Part of the Build Back Better Act, the Inflation Reduction Act seeks to curb inflation by reducing the deficit and […]
What Happens If You Don’t Get Your Heating System Tuned Up?
According to most HVAC experts, it’s best practice to have your furnace or heat pump professionally serviced at least once a year. However, many property owners tend to take their furnaces for granted. For instance, when they set the thermostat to heat, they expect it to kick on, and they expect their homes to be […]
5 Ways to Keep Allergens Out of Your Home
How to keep allergens out of your home is top of mind for many allergy sufferers in Kentuckiana. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, humans take about 20,000 breaths each day – 90 percent of which is indoors. Noting this, you want to ensure that any air you’re breathing inside your home […]
