October 4, 2013

Maintenance for Your Heating System in the Fall

It’s officially fall, which means that those chilly autumn and winter nights are just around the corner. It’s also the best time to get the yearly maintenance done on the heating system in your home. Without this yearly cleaning and inspection, a system can wear itself out quickly, pump deadly carbon monoxide into your home, or simply stop working. Contact today! It’s best to beat the late-fall and winter rush...

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September 27, 2013

The 411 on the Duct Systems and Vents in Your Home

The HVAC system is like the heart of your home. It pumps cold or hot air to regulate temperature and comfort levels. Because it is so crucial, it is important to know the different parts of the system that makes your home a comfortable place. In this demonstration, Allen teaches us all about the different duct systems and vents found in the home!

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September 20, 2013

Introducing the Nest Learning Thermostat

There’s a new thermostat on the market and Alps has got it! It’s the Nest Learning Thermostat and it is a product that can save you money and energy. Kathy introduces this product in this short clip and, for more information, check out their website at http://nest.com/. Feel free to call us with any questions about the Nest or to have us install one in your home today!

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September 13, 2013

All About Your Ductwork

You see it all the time, but probably don’t know exactly what it does or that there are several different types out there. Your ductwork is an integral part of your HVAC system and it’s good to have all the facts. In this short tutorial, Allen gives you all the information you need to know about the ductwork in your home!

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August 28, 2013

Keeping Cool While Saving Money (and Energy)

Keeping our houses cool with air conditioners costs Americans about $11 billion a year. This high-use is not only hard on the wallet, but hard on the environment as well. The good news is that by following some green tips at home this summer, you can cool off, save money, and make a sizable dent in your carbon footprint. Here are some ways to save money and energy while staying cool!  Use windows...

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August 22, 2013

R-Value in the HVAC World

R-value is a term that you commonly hear out of the mouths of HVAC contractors. So what is it, exactly?  Well, R-value is a measure of insulation’s ability to resist heat traveling through it. Technically, it is calculated by taking the ratio of the temperature difference across an insulator over the heat flux through it. But all you really need to remember is the higher the R-value, the better the...

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August 15, 2013

Even and Efficient Heating and Cooling in Two-Story Homes

If you have a two-story house, you might be concerned about whether your heating is being dispersed evenly and efficiently around the home. Comfortable heating is a major challenge because energy prices have risen dramatically in recent years. You don’t want to be paying more than you must on your energy bill. While a two-story house has a few disadvantages, it also has many advantages that make it more efficient...

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August 8, 2013

Energy (and Money) Saving Tips for the High-Use AC Season

Summertime usually calls for a lot of fun and a lot of sunshine. This usually brings with it lots of heat and, therefore, lots of air conditioning use. The air conditioning system is usually the highest draw of electricity and energy from your home. However, there are ways to cool your home without breaking the energy – or the money-  bank! For more tips and tricks, connect with us on...

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August 2, 2013

Duct Insulation : Don’t Let Your Cool Air (or Money) Leak Out!

You’ve probably seen HVAC ducts at some point in your life. Those silver space-age looking tubes that deliver hot and cold air to a home or building. But did you know that ductwork insulation is a major key in getting them to properly do their job? Ductwork insulation is important because it ensures that the air traveling through the ductwork will stay at the desired temperature and that the air...

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