Cosmo here! HVAC usually stands for Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning, but The Boss says it can also stand for: • Health • Value • Air Quality • Comfort!  (more…)

Hello everyone, it’s Cosmo! Today the Boss was talking about drafts – and I don’t think he was talking about the rough drafts I write when I do these blog posts!  (more…)

Hi everyone, Cosmo here! Our post, “Top Ten Things to Look for when Buying a New HVAC System,” is one of our site’s most popular pages. Since so many of you have found it helpful, The Boss and I thought it would be a good idea to put together a similar list of tips, questions, and things to consider for those of you who are thinking about getting a whole-house standby generator. So here you go! (more…)

Cosmo again! A while ago, we wrote about the life expectancy of water heaters and other HVAC equipment. I’m still not sure whether we’re using dog years or people years here, but that’s not my only question.  The life expectancy of a water heater is usually about 10 years for tank-style models and approximately 20 years for tankless water heaters. That’s a rough guideline, not a magic number. So how do you know when exactly the right time is to replace your water heater?? …

Cosmo here! You might remember that we wrote about sounds that furnaces can make last week. Well, it turns out that water heaters can make noise too, so listen up! (more…)