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...
The world’s largest heating, ventilation, and air conditioning company, Daikin, has a new name, but its mission to remain a forward-thinking leader in environmental solutions is unchanged. The Daikin products organization, including Daikin ductless and light commercial systems (including VRV) in North America, is unifying its core Daikin, Goodman and Amana HVAC brands. Derr Heating and Cooling is proud to be an authorized Daikin and Goodman...
Spring is that “in-between season” where how to dress from one day to the next can be anybody’s guess. Keeping your living space consistently comfortable in this weather can be a challenge. Some rooms can be too cold while others are too warm. Do you run the heat or the AC? How about both in...
On New Years Day, January 1, 2023, the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) minimum energy efficiency standard went into effect for all newly manufactured residential and commercial air conditioners and heat pumps. The standard not only increases the minimum efficiency of residential equipment, but also includes separate efficiency standards and installation requirements for central air conditioners sold in...
What is High-Performance HVAC? High-performance HVAC is all about delivering the highest possible equipment performance to you, our customer, right out of the box. The HVAC equipment you have installed by Derr Heating should be able to deliver the health, comfort, safety, reliability, and efficiency you expect. Although HVAC contractors can’t control what is shipped by...
