HVAC Systems and Design
Can I Afford a New HVAC System for My Home?
Most people don’t want to think about having to replace the cooling and heating systems in their homes. HVAC equipment is complex machinery, and generally engineered to last for many years – and that comes with a price tag. Unfortunately, it isn’t always possible to budget for replacing your system, since breakdowns can happen unexpectedly.…
Read MoreNeed New Heating for Your Home? Consider a Heat Pump.
If you’ve been considering installing a new heating system in your home, you may be wondering what the best type of equipment might be. Today, there are many more options available than in the past, many of which are built to perform in a highly efficient, effective manner. One type of system that many homeowners…
Read MoreNeed Allergy Solutions for Your Home? Make it F.R.E.S.H.
If you are one of the millions who suffer from seasonal allergies, your home should be a sanctuary of comfort and relief. Surprisingly, many homes actually make symptoms worse. That’s because pollen, dust, dander and other typical allergens can get into your home, and circulate through the HVAC system. Fortunately, there are measures you can…
Read MoreCase Study: New HVAC Install for Muddy & Uneven Ground
Ground conditions surrounding this home built in the late 60s presented a challenge for its owners who wanted a new HVAC system. The previous air conditioning unit was installed near the back patio creating an unnecessary distraction for the owners and their guests. Our technicians determined that a new Daikin Fit system installed around the…
Read MoreCase Study: Fixing Noisy HVAC System and Humid Home
A noisy HVAC system is a nuisance and can be a symptom of a larger problem. Since the customer at this brick home built in the 1980s also had humidity issues in the summer, our team decided that the installation of a high efficiency Daikin FIT system was the right solution. Not only are these…
Read MoreCase Study: Indoor Air Quality and Proper HVAC System Installation
The owner of this two-story brick home wanted to replace an old gas furnace (thirty or more years old) and air conditioning system (fifteen or more years old). The original installer hadn’t considered the importance of air quality in this setup. As such, only an inefficient one-inch filter was in use, impacting the condition of…
Read MoreLearn About Your Home’s Heating System
It always seems that the coldest night of the year also is the night your furnace will decide to quit working. Today’s furnaces are much more efficient than your parent’s or grandparent’s home heating systems. In order to obtain higher efficiencies, furnaces have become much more complex. This complexity means that there are more mechanical…
Read MoreCase Study: HVAC System Replacement Before Selling House
Upon a recommendation from their realtor, a customer approached us about replacing a 29 year old AC system at their father’s home before listing it. During our inspection, we demonstrated that the furnace was also showing signs of failure. After discussing options with the customer, it was decided a full system replacement was necessary. Our…
Read MoreCase Study: Fixing Improper HVAC Installation
Improper installation of HVAC units can cause long-term headaches or even damage to your home, health and safety. In this example, a lack of headroom hindered the duct work, requiring a drainage pan and sump pump to move moisture. Eventually, the homeowners decided to contact Empire HVAC for a proper installation. Our solution involved a…
Read MoreCase 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…
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