Have you checked the alarms in your home lately? For winter safety, it’s time. Smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are silent devices so they’re easy to forget. (Unless you burn the popcorn – then you’ll hear from your smoke alarm! But making sure they’re in working order is important for the health and safety […]
Read moreGet Insulated: We offer free home insulation inspections!
There’s one really common way homeowners discover that they need more home insulation: They’re cold. When your home doesn’t have enough insulation, rooms feel chilly and drafty in the winter, even when the heater is running all the time. The problem is often in the attic. Sean Starzyk, one of our insulation experts, says it’s […]
Read moreHeat Pumps: Efficiently Heat and Cool Your Home
Is it possible to heat and cool your home using the same system? You bet. A heat pump is a two-in-one system that heats and cools beautifully in our mild, maritime climate. How does it work? Instead of producing heat, a heat pump moves heat from one place to another, just like your refrigerator. Through […]
Read moreLacey MakerSpace: The Trades in Action
Last month our general manager, Dean, got a tour of the brand-new Lacey MakerSpace on the Saint Martin’s University campus. The space, which just opened in the summer, is decked out with equipment to help people make all kinds of useful things. There’s a wood shop – complete with a dust collection system – that […]
Read moreReplaced 18 heating & air conditioning units with just 2!
Until recently, it took 18 furnace and air conditioning systems to heat and cool the The Jubilee Community Lodge in Lacey. The 26,000-square-foot resort club is the social and wellness hub for a 55+ community that houses game rooms, pools, a library, a fitness center, sports courts, and many other spaces. It’s where people bond […]
Read moreAir Conditioning: More than just cold air
Air conditioning systems don’t just blow cold air into a space. If they did, the minute the blower turned off, the air would start to feel sticky again. And our human tendency would be to keep turning down the thermostat to try and find some relief. Air conditioners condition the air – regulate humidity – […]
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A paradisematic country
The copy warned the Little Blind Text, that where it came from it would have been rewritten a thousand times and everything that was left from its origin would be the word “and” and the Little Blind Text should turn around and return to its own, safe country. But nothing the copy said could convince […]
Read moreSpring HVAC Checklist
It’s always nice to swing into the spring season and come out of hibernation with a full head of steam. Ideally, you’d like your HVAC systems to do the same, but unfortunately, that isn’t always the likely outcome. That doesn’t mean it can’t happen, however. While in the midst of your spring-cleaning sessions, take […]
Read moreWhen Should You Buy a New AC Unit?
With fluctuating weather coming over the last few days of spring, making sure your air conditioning unit is up to par is important. Considering that you may not have cranked your AC in a while, there’s a possibility that you may be overdue for a new one. If that’s the case, you’re probably wondering where […]
Read moreHVAC Maintenance Tips for Pet Owners
A pet can be an amazing thing, and you may not think your dog or cat can impact your HVAC system, but that’s not the case. You also want to make sure that your pet is safe from your HVAC system as well. We all want to keep our pets safe, and exposed wires […]
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