The holiday shopping season is upon us, and for many that means looking for great deals on everything from toys to TVs. But amidst all the hype around the latest gadgets and electronics, it’s easy to forget about home heating and cooling essentials. Now is...
The woodstove is the heart of our home during the cold winter months here in Vermont. We rely on it as the primary heat source, keeping our stove burning 24 hours a day when temperatures really plummet. So when part of our beloved soapstone woodstove broke recently, I...
Troubleshooting and Repairing a Faulty Condenser Fan Motor in a Rooftop HVAC Unit Rooftop HVAC units contain multiple components that operate together to heat, cool, and circulate air through a commercial building. One critical element is the condenser fan motor,...
For decades, vented attics with insulation at the ceiling line have been the standard for home construction across America. But this antiquated approach comes with serious downsides for homeowners. In this article, we’ll explore the problems with old school attic...
The coefficient of performance, or COP, is a key metric used to evaluate the efficiency of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. Specifically, COP measures how much useful heating or cooling is delivered in relation to the amount of energy input...
