In 2018 Americans do everything online. We shop on our phones, do product research and ask people of Facebook for their opinions. In fact, 90% of consumers read online reviews, from HVAC to Chuck e Cheese. During the past few years, Comfort Institute has managed online reviews for tons of HVAC and home performance businesses. We […]
ACHR News recently published an article that got us thinking about how the HVAC and performance contracting industry is changing and becoming more digital and tech savvy.
The article emphasized how “smaller contractors can compete successfully in the HVACR market” thanks to digital marketing capabilities. It provided a nice breakdown of the search engine optimization […]
Recently, the DOE Building Technologies Office released its Evaluation of Building America and Selected Building Energy Codes Program Activities, and it revealed four energy-efficient building practices that have contributed to millions of dollars saved in the residential new construction market:
Airtightness
Duct Tightness
Envelope Insulation
Thermal Bridging
The DOE BTO report analyzed Building America’s portfolio […]
Lets dive into the upsides and downsides of plumbing materials
Upside of PVC
Plastic pipes resist corrosion about as well as brass, which manufacturers PVC drains and fittings. PVC drains are more flexible, though brass, among the metals used for drains, is the most malleable. It is lightweight, and easier for anyone to work with, while […]
A whole-home comfort evaluation provides homeowners with valuable consumer information and tips that cover many aspects of home comfort including ways to reduce or eliminate common problems such as:
Hot and cold spots
Excessive dust
Allergy and asthma suffering
Dry or damp indoor air
Unhealthy indoor air
Noisy or unreliable heating/cooling equipment
Excessive utility […]
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