When hiring an HVAC contractor, it’s best to find a pro. Sure, the handyman down the street may give you what seems like a price break...
During normal heat pump operation in the winter, you may notice that the unit’s outdoor coils accumulate some frost or even small amounts of ice. This...
One of the most common questions we get here at P.K. Wadsworth is “why does my AC smell bad?” While this question can be hard...
A heat recovery ventilator (HRV) brings fresh air into your home all year long while minimizing energy waste. During cold weather, as the system exhausts stale indoor air outdoors,...
A heat-pump system is literally that — a system that transfers, or “pumps” heat. In winter, it pulls the heat available in outside air into the system...
Regardless of the manufacturer, cooling and heating equipment is designed to be durable. Regular maintenance can keep it running longer, more efficiently, and with fewer...
If you’re upgrading your furnace, you’re taking an important step toward gaining greater energy efficiency and comfort for your home. But, did you know that...
Older gas furnaces frequently draft their flue gasses safely out of the home through a chimney. You may also see a hot water tank venting into that...
There is a major drawback in many residential heating and cooling systems: just one air conditioner and furnace, but so many temperature needs throughout the home. Many...
