How to Find and Seal Air Leaks in Your Home
Air leaks can waste anywhere from 25% to 40% of your home’s heating and cooling power. That’s a substantial amount of energy and money essentially blown out the window. Additionally,… Continue Reading
Consider Replacing Your Gas Furnace with a Heat Pump
The potential harm gas stoves could be doing to human health has featured prominently in news headlines in the past few months. Chatter about banning the production of gas stoves… Continue Reading
How Do I Know If I Have a Furnace or Boiler?
Furnaces and boilers are among the most common home heating systems, and each comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. For many homeowners, the terms seem interchangeable. But it’s important… Continue Reading
Benefits of Insulating Your Three-Season Room
Three-season rooms can be an excellent way to extend a home’s living space and your enjoyment of natural surroundings. Unfortunately, these upgraded versions of patio enclosures often lack adequate insulation.… Continue Reading
Why Does My House Feel Colder Than It Should?
Cold winter winds can make anyone uncomfortable, especially if it’s making your house cold. If the thermostat is set to a comfortable, toasty temperature, but it’s still cold inside, several… Continue Reading
How Does Fiberglass Insulation Work
Before fiberglass insulation, the go-to insulating materials for homes and other buildings included mud, horsehair, straw, and wool — all highly-combustible materials. When fiberglass insulation was created in the early… Continue Reading
What Is the Life Expectancy of HVAC Systems?
Installing, replacing, or upgrading an HVAC system is a significant investment that is necessary to maintain the comfort and energy efficiency of your property. Standard has provided expert sales, installation,… Continue Reading
Old HVAC System? What To Check When Buying a Home
Buying an older home comes with various benefits, including high-quality construction, increased charm, and typically lower price points. However, older homes also usually come with older HVAC systems. The odds… Continue Reading