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How Does a Heat Pump Work?
A heat pump can be one of the most efficient ways to heat your home. To fully explain how a heat pump works, you must first understand how an air conditioner works. The reason is that a heat pump in the heating mode is simply an air conditioner working in reverse. The main factor to…
READ FULL ARTICLEHow Can I Get Better Indoor Air Quality This Fall?
The autumn season in Georgia can be beautiful. The leaves on the trees change to brilliant hues of red, orange, and yellow, and temperatures start to become a bit more comfortable. This makes for enjoyable outdoor activities, such as fall hikes and road trips to state parks to take in some leaf peeping. But for…
READ FULL ARTICLENot Feeling Cool & Dry? You May Need to Dehumidify!
If you’ve noticed that your home is uncomfortably humid this summer, you’re not alone. Even though temperatures have been cooler than usual, the humidity has still been relatively high. If you haven’t been running your air conditioning system as much, your home probably hasn’t been benefiting from the dehumidification your AC can provide – leaving…
READ FULL ARTICLECase Study: Wall-Mounted High Efficiency System Installation
Sometimes, a once solid installation location for outdoor units can become unstable over time if nature decides to be a factor. In this example, the previous units were buried under 6-8 inches of pine, straw and dirt that built up over the years, majorly impacting cooling performance. Our solution involved the installation of new, slim…
READ FULL ARTICLECase Study: High Efficiency HVAC Installed in a Difficult Space
For this HVAC installation, we faced a unique challenge. The original unit was installed on top of sloped concrete, leading to water damage to the unit’s internals. The solution included our premiere Daikin Brand variable speed FIT system, which has a unique and lightweight design that avoided water damage. Please download the case study for…
READ FULL ARTICLESix Ways Empire Can Help You Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
Today’s homes are built to be better insulated and more airtight. And while that can be very beneficial when it comes to keeping your home cool and comfortable during the summer months, and warmer during the cooler months, it can also mean that the air is circulated throughout your home, time and time again. Unfortunately,…
READ FULL ARTICLEGetting Hot? Air Conditioner Repair Solutions for Common AC Problems
Owning a home and managing the associated maintenance issues can seem like a daunting task; that is unless you know what to expect and how to manage issues as they arise. One of the major repair issues that homeowners often face surrounds faulty air conditioning systems. As a homeowner, you may find yourself with a…
READ FULL ARTICLEAir Conditioner Repair Solutions for Common AC Problems
Owning a home and managing the associated maintenance issues can seem like a daunting task; that is unless you know what to expect and how to manage issues as they arise. One of the major repair issues that homeowners often face surrounds faulty air conditioning systems. As a homeowner, you may find yourself with…
READ FULL ARTICLECase Study: Ductless System Installation For Sunroom
Sunrooms are often difficult to keep cool in the summer and warm in the winter. By installing a modern, high-efficiency, ductless mini split, we are able to help your family use their entire home year-round and keep energy bills affordable. In this case study, homeowners completed renovations on a 1961 ranch before realizing the sunroom…
READ FULL ARTICLEShould I Upgrade to New HVAC Equipment?
For many homeowners, the decision to upgrade to new cooling and heating equipment happens when their current system fails. While nobody really likes to think about the expense associated with installing new HVAC equipment, most people don’t realize that they can be spending much more than they need to with the system they have. How…
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