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Memorial day is a reflection on many things depending on who you are speaking with. To many it is a day to remember those men and women who laid down their lives and made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom. To others it is the “un-official” start to Summer and pool season for […] […]

In a recent ACHR news cover story, ACHR contributor Samantha Sine writes about the growing importance of ventilation for healthy, comfortable homes. It’s one thing to have top-notch HVAC equipment (e.g. AC unit, furnace), but ventilation (e.g. ductwork) is what actually distributes and circulates conditioned air throughout the home. Read the full ACHR News […] […]

Can Lights, the modern way to hang your ceiling lights. Dont get me wrong its a clean looks and I myself prefer them for the most part. Yea its nice to have a chandelier by the front door or a hanging fixture over the dinner table but for the other rooms and hall ways… […] […]

Seems like everything is moving to wireless and thermostats are no stranger. The smart version of these devices aren’t necessarily new to the market as they have been around for more than a decade but there are homes still using the basic models; some aren’t even programmable. When we first moved into our home, we […] […]

Long story short… the end of R-22 is inevitable so its on you to decide whether to embrace the change now or wait it out as long as possible. The old phrase “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” may be what most of you are thinking as you read through this. But being […] […]

The NCAA championship is over but that doesnt mean basketball is done for the season. The NBA Finals start tomorrow. In the spirit, it’s always fun to talk about who the greatest team was in any sport, or if you had free reign to pick any combination of players from any era to be […] […]

Now more than ever, it seems like the term “Internet of Things” or IOT for short is popping up everywhere, and the HVAC industry is no exception. From the automated home vision to smart thermostats like Nest, IOT is changing HVAC. As an HVAC contractor, it can be a lot to digest, but there are […]

Good Friday everyone! For those of you who partake in lent as many of my friends do, you can once again indulge yourself in whatever it was you gave up plus it’s official… Spring is here, but some of us may be hesitant to believe so with recent snow fall and mother nature not […] […]

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 […] […]

Comfort Institute (CI) partnered with the Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA) in an attempt to bust the long-held myth that leaky ducts in conditioned spaces do not contribute to energy savings and only leaky ducts in unconditioned spaces should be sealed. Long story short, the myth was indeed BUSTED! For the study, eleven Cincinnati, OH […]

For anyone looking to reminisce, here you go. Back in the early to mid 90’s the world was given Captain Planet. He and his team of Planeteers had one goal, to be the “solution” and not the “pollution”. Many times they could defeat the problem without the need of Captain Planet himself but for […] […]

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, […]

If your HVAC system needs to be repaired, every service company in the country is willing to do the job. However, it’s important to remember that due to the sophisticated nature of Heating/Cooling equipment, and its technology, system maintenance and repairs should only be performed by a licensed technician. Hiring an unlicensed, or inexperienced […] […]