On May 1st, 2013, all newly installed gas furnaces must be 90% efficient or above in all Northern states, including Washington State.  This new requirement has wide-reaching implications for existing homes in Washington, especially homes ...

It's a beautiful thing when you can make a major upgrade to the comfort and efficiency of your home and get it for free, or in some cases actually be paid for it!  I know it sounds like a gimmick.  The thing is, ...

While air source heat pumps are the most common type used in homes, heat pumps come in many types and configurations. I have outlined the most common types of heat pumps for you. Central Heat Pumps vs. Ductless Heat Pumps ...

Heat pumps, especially in Western Washington's mild climate, provide many benefits: • Highly Efficient. Heat pumps are one of the most efficient forms of heating available. When compared to electric resistance heat, heat ...

You may have seen a box shaped piece of equipment in your friend's or neighbor's yard and assumed it was a central air conditioning unit.  You may or may not have been correct!  If you live in Seattle or anywhere else ...

We met a customer at the 2010 Seattle Home Show who had an unusual HVAC issue. They live in a condominium in West Seattle that was built 18 years ago and had a low efficiency gas furnace and a conventional storage type gas water heater. ...

As a heating and cooling professional, from time to time I hear horror stories about work being done by unlicensed or unprofessional contractors.  I just heard about one that occurred within the last month that I had to share ...