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Everybody enjoys saving money and being comfortable. More and more people are becoming conscious of their carbon emissions and want to cut those back as well. Something that could help a person meet those three goals at the same time is a high efficiency furnace. However, they have a hefty price tag when compared to […]

In other articles, we went over the importance of regular maintenance for your furnace and air conditioner. However, a traditional HVAC system is not the right solution for everyone, but maintenance is necessary for every piece of HVAC equipment. In this post, we’ll go over ductless air conditioner maintenance. If you live in a warmer […]

No one enjoys living in a dirty home. Vacuuming, dusting, and taking out the trash are all pretty obvious ways to keep your home clean, but did you know you can also clean the air in your home? In fact, it’s one of the most efficient ways to remove germs and allergens from your home. […]

If you shopped for a new HVAC system or did any research related to HVAC systems any time recently, you probably heard something about HVAC Zoning. Another term you may have heard is a multistage or two-stage system. But what does that all mean? It’s not just a sales rep using technical terms to talk […]

In an earlier post, we mentioned that when it gets too cold, your heat pump will become inefficient at heating your home. Obviously, a heat pump is supposed to keep our homes warm and comfortable, so why does a heat pump not work as well when it’s freezing? To put it simply, freezing temperatures make […]

Have you noticed how fast technology changes? Our stuff gets better, faster, stronger, and smarter. The smart phone replaced the flip-phone in a matter of years. It’s near impossible to find a TV that doesn’t have an app center. You can even get Bluetooth connected lightbulbs now. HVAC equipment is going through the same transformation. […]

As fall and winter approach, the jackets come out of the closet, pumpkin and peppermint coffee take over social media timelines, and we turn on our home furnaces. Depending on the type of furnace you have, this can mean an increase in the natural gas, electric, or oil bill. However, this does not need to […]

HVAC equipment is expensive. Whether it’s a furnace, a heat pump, an AC, or new duct work, you can expect to spend a sizeable amount of money on the purchase. At Advantage, we try to be as open and honest about this as possible. We even have a few articles that gave ranges for prices […]

Purchasing an HVAC system for your home is an enormous investment. Naturally, you want to protect your investments. You want to make sure that the comfort it provides to your home outweighs the cost of installing and operating your system. As with all pieces of complex machinery, there is always a chance that something will […]

If you’re shopping for a new furnace, then you’ve probably seen the yellow energy guide stickers or have at least heard the term AFUE get thrown around. If you don’t know what that phrase means or know how it can practically apply to you, then it might make the process more confusing than it needs […]