Performing regular preventative maintenance is an important step with almost everything you own or use regularly, especially something you depend on as much as your home comfort system. Getting a tune-up once or twice a year on your heating and air conditioning system is smart to protect your investment and to ensure it is operating efficiently. And there is no better time to schedule a system inspection than the fall.

Do your friends nominate your house for the Halloween bash every year because your rattling windows with their billowing curtains add that just-right eerie feel they want for their creepy celebration?

Maybe that’s fine for fall, but when winter temps set in, those rattling, drafty windows will bug you to no end, as well as hike your heating bill beyond your comfort zone. Best to get rid of that headache now.

If you are interested in the newest technology to update your old HVAC system, One of the most energy-efficient systems at the moment is a geothermal cooling and heating system.

With the fall season upon us and winter right around the corner, this is the ideal time to perform some routine maintenance on your HVAC unit to ensure it is ready for the colder months ahead.

Certain telltale signs indicate it’s time to consider replacing heating and cooling equipment, or improving the performance of your overall system. It may be time to call a professional contractor to help you make a change

The hottest days of the year are approaching an end. Your A/C has been working hard for you, so it's now time to return the favor. The good news is that, as long as you've been taking care of it all along, only a few basic maintenance tasks should be required.

As far as your HVAC system (cooling and heating system) goes, what's out of sight is out of mind. But don't always assume your system is running at peak performance. As units age, they become less efficient resulting in increased monthly utility bills.

When it comes to your HVAC system, regular maintenance is key. A properly-maintained air conditioner can last for approximately 14 years, and a properly-maintained furnace can last for 15-20 years.