• Around the States: Financing Opportunities Pop Up Along the East Coast

    Updated: 2012-03-31 16:56:26
    Power NY: New York Passes First in National On-Bill Financing Legislation This summer, New York became the first state to offer on-bill financing to fund energy efficiency retrofits.  The Power NY Act of 2011 allows low to moderate income utility customers to make energy efficiency upgrades to their homes and pay for them through the [...]

  • Rehberg Amendment Passes Critical Committee Vote

    Updated: 2012-03-31 16:56:26
    A bill to fund the EPA has passed out of committee with a key amendment that would ban enforcement of the Lead Rule until the agency approves a commercially available lead test kit. The House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee passed the FY 2012 Interior-Environment Appropriations Bill by a vote of 28-18 last [...]

  • How Is The Debt Limit Like A Rookie Salary Cap?

    Updated: 2012-03-31 16:56:26
    If you had asked me two months ago which would be resolved first, the debt ceiling debate or the NFL Lockout, I would have told you that it was a no brainer that Congress would raise the debt ceiling before the August 2 deadline. Just a few weeks ago there was talk of getting it [...]

  • Industry Capitol Hill Event Features HVACR & Hot Water Equipment Cake

    Updated: 2012-03-31 16:56:26
    Last night ACCA, along with our partners AHRI, HARDI, NATE, and PHCC, hosted a reception in the Rayburn House Office Building to introduce members of Congress and staff to our industry and its products. The featured attraction was a 250 pound cake depicting heating, ventilation, air condition, refrigeration, and hot water equipment from Carlo’s Bakery [...]

  • Airline Taxes Lapse But Airlines Continue To Collect Tax

    Updated: 2012-03-31 16:56:26
    Here’s a Washington story you may have missed with all the attention focused on the debt ceiling balanced budget vote. When Congress failed to pass a bill last week extending the authorization for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), airlines were no longer required to collect a host of taxes added to a passenger’s ticket price. [...]

  • Around the States: Contactor Protection and Efforts to Level the Playing Field

    Updated: 2012-03-31 16:56:26
    Pennsylvania: Putting Liability in its Proper Place Pennsylvania State Senator Lisa M. Boscola introduced a bill in Harrisburg that would take steps to protect HVAC contractors from claims related to mold or mold damage.  SB 647 would make HVAC contractors, unless otherwise agreed in writing, not liable for personal injuries, property damage or other damages, [...]

  • Obama Administration Looking to Change Union Organizing Rules

    Updated: 2012-03-31 16:56:26
    As you may know, Big Labor and their allies in the federal government are trying to enact the failed “card check” legislation through regulatory fiat. Federal regulators appointed by the Obama administration at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and Department of Labor (DOL) have proposed two new rules that threaten employers’ ability to seek [...]

  • Find Incentives in your Area

    Updated: 2012-03-31 16:56:26
    We’re excited to announce a new feature on the ACCA website that is designed to help contractors find energy efficiency incentives for their customers. The Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) is an ongoing project of North Carolina State University and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council.  DSIRE serves as a comprehensive source [...]

  • Dallas AC Contractor On Calling In The Professionals

    Updated: 2012-03-30 14:47:22
    Dallas AC Contractor, Total Air and Heat, On Calling In The Professionals. When it’s cold outside, there’s nothing like opening your house & walking into a warm, cozy home. Having a comfortable indoor environment is the most critical part of surviving the wintertime. When there are issues with the heating, however, everything becomes impossible. It’s [...]

  • Duct Sealing: 3 Tips To Improving Your Home Comfort

    Updated: 2012-03-29 14:00:25
    Don’t let Northeast Ohio’s relatively mild winter this year keep you from ensuring that your HVAC system is operating at peak efficiency. No matter the weather, your heating and coolingRead More >>

  • Washington County Q/A: What is Ductwork and How Do You Maintain It?

    Updated: 2012-03-28 15:22:43
    Most first time homeowners in Washington County are aware of the importance of their heating and cooling systems. They keep you comfortable throughout the year, pumping heated and cooled air into every nook and cranny of your home. However, there is another system in your home that actually makes it possible for those other two systems to work.

  • Air conditioning in Phoenix / Why We Need Air Conditioning

    Updated: 2012-03-28 07:45:36
    We have all undoubtedly been in a home or office building that has been without air conditioning in the summer. You feel sweaty and uncomfortable. You look for a fan, open window or any way possible to cool off. This is especially true in Phoenix, Arizona, where the average summer temperatures can reach the low- to mid-90s. There have even been record highs of 122 degrees. Being in that heat would definitely be uncomfortable without air conditioning. So if y [...]

  • Air conditioning in Phoenix / Buying a home in Phoenix

    Updated: 2012-03-28 06:26:30
    People buying a home in Phoenix, Arizona ask this question first: Does this house have central air-conditioning? The reason that question comes up first is due to Phoenix's reputation for having extremely hot weather. In fact, on June 26, 1990, temperatures in the Phoenix metro area reached 122 degrees. No wonder why air conditioning in Phoenix is a necessity.read the whole story Air conditi [...]

  • Energy Savings Throughout Your Home With This Ultimate Guide

    Updated: 2012-03-27 14:00:53
    If another Northeast Ohio winter has got you thinking about energy savings, there’s no better time than the present to get started. To reduce energy consumption and save money, considerRead More >>

  • Dallas Heating Service Discusses Under Floor Heating Systems

    Updated: 2012-03-23 18:36:22
    Dallas Heating Service, Total Air and Heat, Discusses Under Floor Heating Systems. Instead of warming the air, how about warming the person directly? That’s the advantage of having radiant heat installation in your house. Traditional HVAC systems warm up the air. Occasionally you will have cold & hot spots, and with subpar insulation, the regulated temperature can [...]

  • Fort Worth TX Air Conditioning Inspection Service

    Updated: 2012-03-22 16:01:05
    Your air conditioner is one of the hardest working appliances in your home. At Brown Service Company, we provide air conditioning inspection in Fort Worth. Since 1952, our professional and trustworthy service technicians have serviced residential air conditioning systems in … Continue reading →

  • Common Causes of Drafts in Your Portland Home

    Updated: 2012-03-22 15:26:36
    If you find your heating bill is routinely too high, you could share a common cause with many Portland residents. Most of the time it is due to air leaks and drafts in your home that allow warm air to escape and cold air to enter. Here are some common causes of such leaks and what heating maintenance in Portland you could do to remedy it.

  • Ductwork Insulation For Your Northeast Ohio Home

    Updated: 2012-03-22 13:00:25
    Ductwork insulation is an easily overlooked way to significantly improve overall home energy efficiency. While much of your home’s ductwork is likely located in inaccessible areas, you should take stepsRead More >>

  • Gettting The Most From Your Programmable Thermostat: Simple Setting Tips

    Updated: 2012-03-20 13:00:24
    If you’re looking for ways to save money and energy in your Northeast Ohio household, a programmable thermostat is an investment worth considering. If used properly, a programmable thermostat canRead More >>

  • Dallas Trane Dealer Discusses The XV95 And Fuel Efficiency

    Updated: 2012-03-16 15:45:06
    Dallas Trane Dealer Discusses The XV95 And Fuel Efficiency. There are plenty of Trane heaters available on the market today, making it convenient to find the ideal model when you need one for your home. Most residences today are equipped for a gas furnace. In case you don’t have gas, then odds are likely that [...]

  • Portland Heat Pump Tips: Common Questions about Heat Pumps

    Updated: 2012-03-16 14:55:54
    Even if you installed a heat pump in your Portland home years ago, you may still have questions about the normal operation of your indoor and outdoor units. Here are answers to a few of the more common questions about heat pumps.

  • Are you ready for summer

    Updated: 2012-03-16 05:54:24
    Summer is coming up very soon. Have you thought about having service done on your air conditioning equipment? Every year prices go up, but the last two years parts and equipment have gone up as much as 30%. So you want to take care of your ac system that includes keeping your filter clean. This year not only has air conditioning parts and equipment gone up, but so has fuel costs so expect higher costs for everything. In the HVAC field good workers are gettin [...]

  • NATE Certification: When The Job Needs To Be Done Right

    Updated: 2012-03-15 13:00:26
    If you need a new furnace or other home-comfort appliance in your home, or just need service or a tune-up, the company you choose will be key to your family’sRead More >>

  • Water Heaters Eating Up Your Energy Budget? 3 Tips To Reduce Spending

    Updated: 2012-03-13 13:00:04
    Water heaters can chew up significant energy dollars. In fact, behind heating and cooling your home, the water heater is likely the second biggest energy hog in your home. However,Read More >>

  • Air Conditioning Repair Company in Fort Worth TX

    Updated: 2012-03-08 16:39:03
    In the Fort Worth area, we rely on the cool air from our air conditioner. During the hottest part of the year, it’s important to keep our homes cool and comfortable, to provide a place to cool off. If the … Continue reading →

  • Your Indoor Air: Neat And Tidy Ways To Minimize Dust

    Updated: 2012-03-08 14:00:08
    There are three certainties in life: death, taxes and dust. Due to its composition of skin cells, clothing fibers, animal dander, etc., dust is impossible to eliminate from a home.Read More >>

  • Portland HVAC Q/A: Why is my Air Handler Squealing?

    Updated: 2012-03-07 15:06:50
    Noises are unpleasant, and in Portland unusual noises coming from your expensive HVAC system are doubly unpleasant, because they make you worry that something is wrong.

  • MERV Filters: Making The Right Choice With Both Family Health And Furnace Efficiency In Mind

    Updated: 2012-03-06 14:00:58
    When selecting a new furnace filter for your household, you want to be sure you’re taking all of the important criteria into account. The fact is, this decision can haveRead More >>

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