HVAC efficiency

When Should You Start Thinking About Purchasing a New Furnace? Think about a new furnace before it fails, the way you replace tires before a blowout. Most units deliver 15 to 20 years of service. As yours nears that window, watch for rising energy bills, uneven rooms, repeated repairs, or safety issues. We recommend planning 6 to 12 months before heating season and roughly 1 to 2 years before expe ...

Why Two-Stage Furnaces Matter for Comfort and Efficiency Two-stage furnaces heat at two output levels: a lower comfort stage for everyday demand and a high stage that steps in during very cold weather. In our experience, they spend most of their time in the lower stage, delivering gentler, longer heating cycles instead of the stop and go bursts common with single-stage units. That steadier approac ...

Is It Better to Oversize the Condenser for a Mini Split? Quick Answer Quick answer: in most homes, it is not better to oversize the outdoor condenser. Right sizing delivers the best comfort, efficiency, and system life. Oversizing means choosing a condenser with more capacity than the space requires or than the connected indoor heads can use. Right sizing means matching the condenser's capacity to ...

Mastering HVAC Efficiency: Why the TXV (Thermostatic Expansion Valve) Matters Hot and cold spots, sticky indoor air, and rising energy bills often trace back to poor refrigerant control. The thermostatic expansion valve is the small part that makes a big difference. By metering refrigerant into the evaporator and holding a steady superheat, a TXV helps the coil absorb heat and moisture efficiently ...