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VRF: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems
Not everyone understands what variable refrigerant flow systems are, but there are hints at the meaning within the term. Essentially, VRF is a type of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in which…
Furnace Filters and Air Quality: Some of the Best Options
Good air quality is essential to your health and happiness. Whether in your home or business, the air you breathe has both immediate and long-term effects on you and your family, employees, and customers….
5 Steps for Prepping Your Furnace for Winter
Winter is coming. That’s not just a catchphrase from a popular show—it’s a prompt here in Colorado to prepare your furnace for all the work it’ll be doing in the cold months ahead. Taking…
Why Compressor Safety Switches Are Essential in HVAC Systems
It goes without saying that the HVAC system in your home or business is complex. Of course, you don’t need to know all the details about how it functions to enjoy the benefits of…
HVAC Lifecycle: When to Repair and Replace Equipment
Like all equipment, HVAC equipment has a finite lifespan. You’ll have to replace every component of your system at some point. That’s true even if you use the highest-quality systems and are diligent in…
Glycol: What It Is and Why It’s Important in Some HVAC Systems
If you’ve heard of a substance called ethylene glycol, you probably know it as the main component of automotive antifreeze. It is also referred to as engine coolant, which can create some confusion. Does…
The Importance of Inspecting HVAC Control Components Regularly
An HVAC system is made up of several different components. This includes devices that control the system such as the control panels on furnaces, condensing units, packaged commercial rooftop units, boilers, etc. Over time,…
What is a Humidifier and Should My HVAC System Have One?
As defined by YourDictionary.com, humidity is “the amount of wetness or water vapor in the air.” There are more technical definitions to be found, but that one sums it up fairly well. Humidity is…
7 Reasons You Should Be On an HVAC Preventative Maintenance Program
In the immortal words of Benjamin Franklin, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That truism definitely applies to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The hardworking components in an…
What Is a Furnace Limit Switch and Why Is It Important?
You may have heard the term “limit switch” regarding furnaces. It’s a vital component that affects the safe operation of your furnace. Consequently, if it begins to go bad, as all components eventually do,…
