3 Simple Steps When Trouble Shooting Your A/C

By Dave Trosdahl on July 22nd, 2007

This article outlines 3 steps a homeowner can take when trying to determine why their central air system is unable to keep up on a hot summer day.

Step 1. Clean your air ducts. It is important to understand that your air duct system was never designed to have upwards of 40 pounds of dust accumulated inside. All this dust, dirt and construction debri will restrict the air flow causing your a/c system to work harder and less efficiently than it was originally designed for.

Heating & Cooling Installation Should be Left to the Professionals

By Dave Trosdahl on July 18th, 2007

By asking enough questions and really studying, it is true that nearly anyone can accomplish anything. This is true in the workplace and it is true at home. Often times though, upon completing the task the do-it-yourself-er (or the spouse or co-worker) will say something like; “We should have just hired someone to do it.”

In The HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) world this is especially true. A do-it-yourself (DIY) approach is seldom worth the hassle of learning what installers study for 2 years in college and most importantly gain in the workplace.

In his article “Air Conditioning and Heat Installation Best Left to Experts” , Rolan Jefferson writes; “While just about anyone can fasten parts into place, not only is the efficiency in jeopardy, a faulty air conditioning and heating installation can also put the people in danger.”

A True Healthy Home Depends on Three Vital Factors – Insulation, Ventilation and Background Heating.

By Dave Trosdahl on July 11th, 2007

We thought this news story was very pertinent to our industry. A New Zealand company has developed a new type of air duct made from carbon fiber and is said to help contribute to a healthier home.

How to have a healthy home

By GRANT MILLER – Manawatu Standard | Wednesday, 11 July 2007

Insulation is only part of the package for creating healthy homes, according to home ventilation businessman Gordon Buick.

“A true healthy home depends on three vital factors – insulation, ventilation and background heating, not insulation on its own,” he said.

Mr Buick, from Foxton, has patented in New Zealand and Australia the use of carbon graphite in an air duct for heating.