You might use a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter and keep a few houseplants around to clean the air, but when was the last time you changed your furnace filter, or even thought about it? And yet, this is a genuinely important task, both for the health of your family and the health of your heater. Let’s discuss some … Read More
FAQ: What Is A Heat Pump?
What Is A Heat Pump? If you’ve tried looking up heat pump systems on your own, you’ve likely found plenty of complex and even conflicting information. Most of us want to be armed with at least a little bit of information before we start calling around for estimates, so let’s see if we can clear a few things up. What … Read More
FAQ: What kind of furnace do I need?
If you’re shopping for a new furnace with winter bearing down on you, you’re probably feeling some pressure to get it done quickly. But a furnace is a long-term investment, and the wrong furnace is a costly mistake! Let’s answer the question “What kind of furnace do I need?” so you can go into the purchase process feeling comfortable and … Read More
How do heat and energy recovery ventilators work?
While today’s energy-efficient homes do a great job of keeping heated or cooled air in, they also seal in stale, recirculated air. A ventilating system solves the problem of stale air by bringing fresh air into tightly constructed homes without wasting precious energy. Heat Recovery Ventilators recover heat energy during the heating season; Energy Recovery Ventilators recover both heating and … Read More
How does Bryant zoning work?
Zoning systems give you the ability to save on monthly heating and cooling bills and at the same time eliminate over conditioned or overheated spaces in the home and optimize the comfort of the occupants. A Bryant Zoning panel is the key to making the system work. A User Interface and additional zone sensors are located throughout the home to … Read More
How do thermostats work?
Thermostats help your heating and cooling equipment maintain the optimal temperature setting with the utmost energy efficiency. Today’s electronic models are a vast departure from earlier mechanical styles. Microprocessors allow you to program your home temperatures to suit your lifestyle, so you can keep things comfortable while you’re home and automatically set back your temperatures to save energy when you’re … Read More
What simple maintenance and troubleshooting can I do myself?
With the proper maintenance and care, your Bryant equipment will operate economically and dependably. There are a few simple, routine maintenance operations you can do to help ensure the best performance and comfort from your system. Before you perform any kind of maintenance, consider these important safety precautions. Disconnect all electrical power to the unit before removing access panels to … Read More
When should I repair older equipment and when do I need to replace it?
When you’re frustrated with an equipment break-down, it can be tempting to find the least expensive “quick fix” to get on with your life in relative comfort. That “quick fix” may be the least expensive now, but it may not give you the most value – or cost you the least – in the long run. Paying for repairs to … Read More