HELPFUL HINTS: CONSERVING ENERGY & STAYING WARM

Don’t forget to vent!!! Close off and seal vents that blow air into rooms that you rarely enter or use, such as guest rooms and storage rooms.  Make sure the furnace vents in the rooms you DO use are not obstructed in any way. Let the Sunshine In!! Use the sun’s natural heating power by […]

Benefits of Energy Efficient Furnaces

Furnaces are of the utmost importance on cold days. In fact, it is common for a furnace to be running non-stop for multiple days during the freezing winter months. If you have a low-efficiency furnace and if you are keeping your furnace on for this long to achieve that warm, cozy feeling, chances are, you […]

Gas vs Electric Heat

Gas Heating VS Electric Heating As you may know natural gas still remains the most used home heating fuel in the United States. However, it may not be available in all areas. Homeowners who do not have access to natural gas, or those who may prefer a different type of heating may look towards electricity […]

Our New Hero

OUR NEW HERO…………..   Your air conditioner is on the fritz. You call your favorite HVAC company (you don’t say!!! It’s AMS Air Conditioning & Heating!!! 🙂 The technician tells you that your system is low on refrigerant and will need an infusion of approximately 5 pounds to operate smoothly. Best case scenario, your system […]

Which Thermostat Are You?

Which Thermostat Are You? (quiz) Your friends and family would describe you as: A) A person with traditional values, not quick to buy the newest gadget, one who prefers certainty and stability. B) Extremely tech-savvy, a consumer of the latest, most advanced gadgets out there with a high level of comfort programming from a distance. […]

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Equal Opportunity Heating

Your kids are asking you to turn down the heat – it’s so hot in their room! Meanwhile, you sit shivering after putting on your 3rd fleece and drinking your 4th cup of tea. Instead of labeling your rooms, “Dining room,” “Kitchen,” “bedroom” and “kids’ Bathroom,” your rooms are referred to as: ‘the frigid room […]