Summer is fast approaching, and with it the reliance on efficient air conditioning to maintain comfort indoors. A proactive approach to preparing your AC before the heatwaves hit can save you from stressful breakdowns and ensure consistent cooling all season long. This one-minute readiness test outlines essential steps that can be accomplished swiftly, setting the...
How You Will Benefit from Residential Air Conditioning Using Inverter Technology. In recent years, inverter technology has revolutionized residential air conditioning systems, offering numerous advantages over conventional units. This innovation has transformed how homeowners experience indoor climate control, providing enhanced efficiency, comfort, and sustainability. Inverter Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings The most compelling benefit of...
As the holiday season arrives and temperatures plummet, it’s the perfect time to focus on creating a warm, energy-efficient, and healthy home environment. Inspired by “The 12 Days of Christmas,” here are 12 actionable tips to optimize your home’s heating, lower energy costs, and improve air quality and ventilation this winter. 1. A Programmable Thermostat in a...
Ductless heat pumps are powerful and effective systems. Since they can cost a bit more to install when compared to average heat pumps or central air conditioners, the question arises: What makes the added cost worth it? Here are just a few details that showcase the true value of a ductless HVAC system. Hyper efficiency. Ductless...
Springtime maintenance is crucial for optimizing the performance, efficiency, and longevity of your home HVAC system, ultimately saving you time, money, and discomfort in the long run. With the warmer months approaching, ensuring your HVAC system is in top shape ensures it can handle the increased workload of cooling your home efficiently. Addressing any issues in...
In general, HVAC systems have pretty even-keeled personalities. Day-in and day-out, they behave pretty much the way you would expect. That dependability is key. Ensuring that your HVAC system stays in a healthy state will reward you with a clean and comfortable environment. It will also reward you healthier monthly dividends like lower energy bills. A happy home is...
“If you ask, ‘How on Earth are we going to power the modern economy cleanly,” said Saul Griffith, founder and chief scientist of Rewiring America, “all roads point to electricity!” Yes indeed, there is a smarter, more efficient alternative to setting millions of tiny fires everywhere — burning fossil fuels in countless engines, furnaces and boilers to...
Hottest Days on Record: Derr Heating Offers Financing Options to Help Kitsap Homeowners Beat the Heat When Derr Heating and Cooling opened its doors on the Olympic Peninsula in Western Washington less than one year ago, it did not expect to be serving homeowners and businesses on some of the hottest days in Earth’s history. Founder...
Theres nothing quite as a powerful as the solution to a major problem. Air conditioning was one of those problems for the people on our planet for well over a thousand years. Before the days of AC, ancient civilizations had developed their own methods for cooling down during hot summer days. The Persians had underground...
The City of Seattle Heat Safety webpage is full of tips and resources to stay safe and comfortable when the Seattle area experiences a heat wave. Visit the page and learn more about the following topics. How to stay safe at area cooling centers, beaches, community and senior centers, and public libraries. Managing your activity level during...
