http://homeairdirect.com/blog Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:09:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Below is a reprint of an article from "The NEWS".  The weekly publication for HVAC contractors.  I decided to reprint it because it does a great job of explaining the recent turbulence of the Heating Fuel Oil market as it relates to end users. The bottom line though, is that of ... http://homeairdirect.com/blog/home-heating-oil-roller-coaster-now-what-do-you-do/ Hybrid Heating Systems are a Growing Trend The use of "Hybrid" Heating Systems is becoming a very common practice.  With fuel prices acting like a ride at the county fair, (out of control and unpredictable) the installations of Hybrid, or Duel-Fuel Home Comfort Systems has increased dramatically.  These Duel Fuel ... http://homeairdirect.com/blog/hybrid-heating-systems/ Why should I choose one furnace over another? When shopping for a new furnace, you may find yourself in a position where you are faced with the question "Is there a reason to pay $100 more for a furnace of the same size."  Sure there is. Just because two Gas Furnaces ... http://homeairdirect.com/blog/buying-your-next-furnace-direct-some-tips/ Below is a reprint of an article published over on the AskBoyd Site.  AskBoyd is the advocate for and the protector of the homeowner who is facing the replacement or repair of their home heating and cooling system and is trying to stretch every dollar.  Be sure and check out ... http://homeairdirect.com/blog/crisis-management-is-expensive/ According to newly released industry stats, the AHRI (Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute) is reporting large increases of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps for July 2008.  The sales of these units are up 6.2% from the same period a year ago. In the height of the cooling ... http://homeairdirect.com/blog/heat-pumps-are-hot/ Home Air Direct's "Live Help" feature is a great way to get immediate answers to your questions.  During regular business hours and often times beyond, Home Air Direct monitors and offers live online help.  This is not a canned FAQ, or an off-site operator with scripts.  This is on-site Home ... http://homeairdirect.com/blog/home-air-direct-live-help-got-a-question-just-ask/ Yesterday I received a call from a customer in Rhode Island inquiring about a large Commercial Natural Gas Heating Unit for his Auto Shop. We discussed his options and it turned out that he wanted to replace his current "Fuel Oil" or "Heating Oil" furnace because of rising oil cost. ... http://homeairdirect.com/blog/heating-oil-vs-natural-gas-%e2%80%93-my-eyes-are-opened/ According to a report from Washington, the average price of regular gasoline is expected to remain greater than $4 per gallon until the fourth quarter of 2009, according to the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Information administration. With oil prices staying high, it is now projected that the average price ... http://homeairdirect.com/blog/heat-pumps-and-natural-gas-price-predictions/ Upgrading Efficiency: In the last article we discovered how the age of your home cooling system can be a determining factor in the decision to replace your current Air Conditioner. Now let's see how the upgrade of efficiency plays into the equation of a new Cooling system replacement. Efficiency is the leading ... http://homeairdirect.com/blog/air-conditioning-system-replacement-%e2%80%93-efficiency/ Age of Existing System: One of the basic factors to consider when deciding to replace your old air conditioning system is that of age. The old adage, "If it ain't broke don't fix it" is not always the best, and in the case of older cooling systems that attitude can be ... http://homeairdirect.com/blog/split-air-conditioner-replacement-%e2%80%93-the-age-consideration/