The final stimulus package passed by Congress on February 13 includes several tax provisions for HVACR equipment. There were some changes made to the equipment that will qualify for credits. When President Obama signs the American Recovery and Revitalization Act … Continue reading →

We’ve run thousands of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) tests over the years and in that time, we’ve noticed a few trends. The IAQ problems in a home actually change from season to season. Here is what springtime looked like, what … Continue reading →

High levels of indoor relative humidity can lead to all sorts of issues with comfort and indoor air quality, as well as waste valuable energy. Having too much moisture in the air can cause uncomfortable, sticky air. It can also … Continue reading →

Spring allergies are upon us already, and with one out of every four Americans suffering from allergies or asthma, many of us are in for a rough couple of months. Here are a few quick tips to help keep allergy … Continue reading →

In terms of weather, September means very different things to folks in different parts of the country. While the southern half of the country is still feeling the heat, the more northern states are already feeling the chill of fall. … Continue reading →

In last month’s issue of AirUpdate, we discussed some of the ways that your home’s Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) can be affected by having a house full of people during the Thanksgiving holiday. Many of the potential IAQ problems are … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving is a day to celebrate family and friends, health, comfort and prosperity. We gather in homes filled with our loved ones and the aromas of traditional foods. Ironically, this celebration can often bring with it negative effects on our … Continue reading →

We spend a lot of time here at AirAdvice talking about how to save energy. That means a lot of research, too. One of the things we’ve discovered is that over time, some older wisdom about energy conservation just isn’t … Continue reading →

What do you do with the old furnaces, air conditioners and thermostats you remove from the homes you retrofit with new equipment? Throwing old equipment into the dumpster can have a profoundly negative impact on the environment and your business … Continue reading →

Last summer, the price of copper reached an unheard of value of around $3.50 per pound. All of a sudden, copper started disappearing from construction sites, abandoned buildings and even occupied homes in residential neighborhoods. Thieves looking to make a … Continue reading →