Emily Gutowski

Home Surge Protection (3D Video)

Home Surge Protection (3D Video)

Your AC system is one of your home's most valuable electronics – but are you

Brownouts and How to Protect Your Home From Them

Brownouts and How to Protect Your Home From Them

Most of us have been through blackouts after storms or when a power pole has

Check-Everything Technician

Check-Everything Technician

This blog post was written by a guest contributor and HVAC educator, Brad Cooper. Thanks,

Basic Thermostat Settings: Operating & Fan Modes

Basic Thermostat Settings: Operating & Fan Modes

For most A/C units, we can control the temperature by setting the thermostat. There are

Will My A/C Cool Faster if I Set the Thermostat Really Low?

Will My A/C Cool Faster if I Set the Thermostat Really Low?

We control our A/C temperature with the thermostat. If you have a heat pump (or

How to Use a Ductless Mini-Split Remote Control

How to Use a Ductless Mini-Split Remote Control

Ductless mini-splits are compact A/C units that can control the temperature in an individual room.

What Should Be In YOUR Hurricane Emergency Kit?

What Should Be In YOUR Hurricane Emergency Kit?

The school year will be over before you know it, and that means hurricane season

Keep Acids Off Your A/C Coil!

Keep Acids Off Your A/C Coil!

Metals can corrode whenever they are in contact with substances that have acidic or basic

Should I Run My Pool Heater in Cold Weather?

Should I Run My Pool Heater in Cold Weather?

As we brace for the effects of the polar vortex in Florida, most people probably

It’s Cold, and My Heat Pump Can’t Reach the Set Point!

It’s Cold, and My Heat Pump Can’t Reach the Set Point!

You’re in your home and hear your heat pump running. You can put your hand

Heat Pumps: What’s That Smell When the Heat Comes On?

Heat Pumps: What’s That Smell When the Heat Comes On?

If you have an electric heat pump, you may notice a burning smell when the

Refrigerating Food for Flavor and Safety

Refrigerating Food for Flavor and Safety

Wait a minute—don’t we all know how to use refrigerators? They are a staple in