Hello everyone, it’s me, Cosmo! If you’ve read our “Fall HVAC Maintenance” post, you may have been surprised that we didn’t mention covering up your AC unit or turning it off. There’s a reason we didn’t mention these common practices, and it’s not because we forgot about them. It’s because even though a lot of people do these things, they can do more harm than good. Here’s why. (more…)

Cosmo here! It would be pretty surprising to see a dog sweat, since we stay cool by panting and other creative methods that don’t involve perspiration. But two things I never thought I’d see sweating were ducts and windows. Apparently, though, these things can sweat – and when they do, it’s something you shouldn’t ignore! (more…)

Hey everybody, Cosmo here! It seems like only yesterday that The Boss was warning us about the negative effects of an oversized AC system. Now that heating season is upon us, it’s time to talk about the hazards of an oversized furnace.  (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…)