Changes are coming to the AC industry. Starting in 2025, a new refrigerant (sometimes called “Freon”) will be required for new AC systems. What does this mean for me? The biggest issue for homeowners will be pricing.  All AC equipment manufacturers will have some level of retooling to design AC’s to function properly with the…

How Long Should an AC Last? Another Question that homeowners frequently have is about the longevity of an AC.  There are a few factors that go into answering that question. The first (and most important) factor is where you live. Location AC’s in some parts of the country work extremely hard compared to other parts…

A very common question from homeowners – “Which brand is best?”  HVAC Pros tend to fall into 1 of 2 camps.  Some believe the brands they carry are the best while some believe brand doesn’t matter at all.  I take a hybrid approach.  I do believe brands matter, but the quality of the install matters…

How much should an AC cost? As a homeowner, you don’t have a lot of experience replacing HVAC equipment.  Why would you?  This isn’t something you shop for very often.  But one unfortunate day, you find yourself thrust into the HVAC arena.  You want to make a good choice at a fair price, but you…

Air-Source Heat Pump To be eligible for the 30% tax credit, an air-source heat pump it must be purchased and installed between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2032, and meet the following criteria: SEER2 rating greater than or equal to 16 EER2 rating greater than or equal to 12 HSPF2 rating greater than or equal…

When researching AC systems, one will inevitably run across the term “SEER”. What does that mean?

Load Calculations What is a Load Calculation and do you need one?  I’m of the belief that everyone needs one. 

What type of Equipment is best for you?