Hey everybody, Cosmo here! Paperwork isn’t one of my favorite things to do, and it probably isn’t one of yours either. But some paperwork is very important… like permits for HVAC installations! (more…)

Hey everybody, it’s me, Cosmo! I’ve heard of R2-D2, but I’d never heard of R-22 before. The Boss says R-22 is a refrigerant…but he also says its days are numbered. Why is that?? What is R-22? Also known as Freon, R-22 used to be the predominant type of refrigerant used in newly manufactured air conditioning equipment. That changed after the Montreal Protocol went into effect in 1989 in an effort to reduce the use of substances that were contributing to the depletion of the…

Hi everyone, it’s me, Cosmo! Today The Boss was talking about something called a recirculating pump. What the heck is that? (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?? …

Hey everybody, it’s Cosmo! Maybe you’ve heard the expression “Timing is everything.” It applies to a lot of things, from adopting a rescue dog (like me!) to getting a new HVAC system.  If you’re wondering, “When is the best time to replace my AC system?” the answer is: it depends.   (more…)