Consider: Space Heating and Cooling, HVAC Selection and Replacement, Fuel & System Types, Sizing Systems, HVAC Inspection and Testing, HVAC and Mechanical Contractors, and Mini Duct Heating and Air Conditioning.

One of the most important yet bothersome areas of service and repair for many homeowners is their HVAC system – heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Climate control systems; an important aspect of new construction, home renovation, and home repair certain to confront every home owner at one time or another.

Consider: Electric Heat Pumps, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Air-Source Heat Pumps, Ductless & Mini-Split Heat Pumps, Absorption Heat Pumps, Operating & Maintaining Heat Pumps, and Advanced Features for Heat Pumps. With rising energy costs, heat pumps are a great alternative to natural gas or oil. The ‘dual-fuel’ approach lets you have more control on how you power your HVAC system to keep your home and family comfortable.

Consider: Wood Fireplace, Electric Fireplace, Fireplace Inserts, Gas Fireplaces, Fireplace Mantles, and Fireplace Screens. Consider ‘Franklin’ stoves that hold the heat rather than just letting it run up and out of your house through the chimney. Safety First! Chimney repair specialists can typically inspect the inside of your chimney with a flue ‘scope’. The scope lets the specialist see if there is a fire hazard.

Consider: Energy Star Heating Systems, Solar Heating, Oil and Gas Heating Furnaces, Electric Resistance Heating, Furnaces & Boilers, Furnace Filters, Wood & Pellet Heating, Heat Distribution Systems, Radiant Heating, In Floor Heating, Ceiling Fans, Under Floor Heating, Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers, Geothermal Heating, Heat Pump Options, and Garage Heaters.

High Efficiency Heat Pumps and Geothermal Systems are increasingly popular given the energy savings and out national interest in reducing our dependence on foreign oil.

Consider: Attic Fans, Solar Attic Fans, Bathroom Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Hood Fans, Whole House Fans, and Through Wall Fans.

Ceiling fans help create a ‘breeze’ , so you may feel cooler, but whole house fans actually move the warm air out of your living spaces.

In its very essence a house fan consists of an electrical motor, fan blades and an housing to support the motor and the blades.

The better models have a better insulated housing (and door, and frames), a better and more silent electrical motor, and better and more balanced blades.

Consider: House Ventilation, Energy Star Mechanical Ventilation, Attic Ventilation, Basement Ventilation, Bathroom Ventilation, Duct Work, Cleaning Duct Work Specifications, Energy Star Duct Systems, Dryer Ventilation, Radon Ventilation, and Natural Ventilation.

For centuries if not millennia, natural ventilation used to be the most common ventilation method of allowing fresh outdoor air to replace indoor air in a home. Today it is just one of the many options, since homes that are properly air sealed for energy efficiency benefit from mechanical ventilation.

Consider: Air Conditioning Filters, Central Air Conditioning, Window Air Conditioning Units, Other Technologies and Cooling Systems, Evaporative Coolers, Energy Star Cooling Equipment, and Geothermal Cooling.

High efficiency central air conditioning is second only to natural ventilation and passive cooling systems. Individual room air conditioners are an option worth considering to keep cool this summer and have come a long way in the past several years.

The right type of controls can help automate operations, and proper maintenance can help promote efficiency. Both controls and maintenance collectively help you save money on Heating and Cooling bills. HVAC typically accounts for over 40% of a home’s energy use, so look carefully at new: Thermostats & Digital Controls, Programmable Thermostats, Wireless and Remote Thermostats, Multi-zone HVAC Systems, Dehumidifying Heat Pipes, ‘Smart’ Meter Reading, and HVAC Air Filters and Seasonal Tune-ups. “Measurement is the key to Management”.

Beyond the lawn and garden, outdoor living may involve a whole range of options in addition to patios and walkways. When it comes to decks and porches, take the time to integrate your outdoor space and consider: Deck Plans, Deck Building, Deck Lighting, Deck Materials and Maintenance, Deck Stairs and Railings, Waterproofing a Deck, and Porch Design and Building. For deck and porch construction material, go for composite materials to save on maintenance repair and also save the environment.

Design outdoor spaces as part of an integrated outdoor living plan rather than just as one element at a time. Consider the aesthetic, cost, and durability factors of: Flagstone Patios, Stamped Concrete Patios, and Paver Patios. Also, before you lock in certain materials think about: Patio Installation, Patio Enclosure Installation, Patio Furniture and Maintenance, Patio Umbrellas and Cleaning, Walkway Materials, Walkway Installation, Step Materials, Step Installation, and Power Washing Patios, Walkways and Steps.