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Seven Tips to Find a Reliable Contractor

by Katie Weismiller On April 30, 2014If a DIY renovation is not your style, no vendor is more important than a contractor you can trust to execute your design vision . National renovation experts share below the qualities every legitimate contractor should possess, and how to determine if a contractor is the best fit for your project. Follow this advice to find the pro who will transform your house into your dream home1. Ask for professional referralsIt may be…

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

Why Indoor Air Pollutants Might be Making You Sick

Few, if any people realize that indoor air pollutants might be the reason they immediately seem to catch a case of the sniffles when they get home or arrive at work.

What Causes Noisy Air Conditioning and Heating Vents?

Air conditioning and heating vents produce noise when the system’s fan is running, which is normal. However, if the noise is so loud it’s becoming concerning, it’s best to contact a residential furnace repair expert. Here are some of the most common causes of noisy air vents. Closed or Blocked Registers Check if the supply[...] Read More

The Hidden Truth About Heating and Cooling

When choosing a new house heating and cooling Ottawa, there are plenty of considerations...Since the HVAC business has undergone drastic price changes

Improving the Energy Efficiency of Your Heating System

Now that winter is just around the corner, your heating system is about to see more use. Before temperatures start dropping, however, it’s best to take the opportunity to have an HVAC company tune up your heater and get it ready for the changing season. There are many advantages to scheduling a professional inspection and …

Is a Zoned Heating/Cooling System Right For Your Home?

Do you have rooms in your home that are too hot or too cold no matter what you do? Installing a zoned heating or cooling system may be the solution to eliminating those frustrating hot and cold spots...

What You Really Need to Look for When Buying an Air Conditioner

The ultimate buyer's guide to finding the right AC.

What are Those Furnace Odors?

While some furnace odors can be safely ignored, others require immediate attention.

3 Home heating problems to look out for

With winter fast approaching here are 3 Home heating problems to look out for before you get caught in the cold and have to get heater repair.

Cooling homes without warming the planet

The startup Transaera is using a class of materials called metal organic frameworks (MOFs), advanced by MIT Professor Mircea Dinca for over a decade, to create a more energy-efficient air conditioner.

Home Efficiency Tip 2 Heating and Cooling Systems

Full of Hot Air: Warming Your Home with a Solar Heating System

Solar photovoltaic panels for the production of electricity and solar water heating set-ups are familiar technologies to most off-the-grid pioneers. There is another type of extremely useful solar energy technology, however, that has been flying a little bit beneath the radar – solar hot-air space heating. Its relatively unknown status is a shame, because solar hot-air heating systems provide a convenient and cost-effective way to help…

Beat the Heat with a Zoned Air System

Let the AC experts at Acree Air Conditioning tell you all about Zoned Air Systems and how they can vastly improve the efficiency at which your home is cooled.