WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A MAINTENANCE TUNE-UP?
You’ve probably seen many HVAC companies that offer a maintenance plan or a scheduled tune-up program for your heating and air conditioning system, but have you ever wondered if you need it? And what is the purpose of preventative maintenance for your HVAC system? Take a car for example. You take your car in for […]
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A HVAC INSPECTION?
You’ve probably seen many HVAC companies that offer an annual inspection plan or a scheduled tune up program for your heating and air conditioning system, but have you ever wondered if you actually need it? And what is the purpose of a preventative inspection for your HVAC system? Take a car for example. You take […]
WHAT IS HOME PERFORMANCE?
Home Performance is a philosophy and a science based on the premise that homes should be safe, healthy, comfortable, durable, and efficient. After all, homes — probably the biggest investment most of us will ever make — are one of the few things we purchase that don’t come with an instruction manual. Is a home […]
WHAT IS AEROSEAL AND WHY DO I NEED IT?
On average, 30 cents of every $1 spent on heating and cooling a home disappears into thin air due to leaky ducts. In houses with forced-air heating and cooling systems, ducts are used to distribute conditioned air throughout the house. But in typical houses, 20-40% of the air moving through the system is wasted due […]
WHAT ARE THE “DOG DAYS OF SUMMER”?
Do the Dog Days of Summer actually have anything to do with dogs or the Greeks and Romans? You might be familiar with this phrase that pops up every summer, but what does it really mean? We are here to help you find the answer to that question and clear up any confusion. Although the […]
WE LOVE OUR TEAM!
This past weekend, the Jordan Air family gathered together to celebrate another great year of hard work, dedication, and fun! There was dancing, great food by Trumps Catering, and awesome music by DJ Tic. We are so thankful and blessed to have each of these people on our team. Each person brings something to the […]
VIDEO: HOW TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR WINTER
The folks over at Inhabitat recently released a cool new video that goes through the home energy audit process, and discusses easy fixes for problems like drafty windows and cold rooms. We think they did a great job and definitely offer some great advice for our Georgia winters. Check it out!
VIDEO: HOW DUCT BLASTER TESTING WORKS
Curious to see if your ductwork is maintained/sealed properly? Your household can lose up to 20 percent or more of cooled and heated air through improperly sealed ductwork. Many homeowners, and even a lot of heating and air conditioning companies, underestimate the importance of properly sealed ductwork. Duct Blaster Testing is one way to measure […]
UPGRADE YOUR REFRIGERATOR, SAVE MONEY TWICE
One of the biggest energy guzzlers in your home (besides, most likely, your thermal envelope, which lets expensive conditioned air escape through air leaks and poorly insulated walls) is the refrigerator. Upgrading it, believe it or not, can save you a bundle of money in the long run, as long as you don’t simply put […]
THINK YOU NEED WINDOWS? NOT SO FAST.
It speaks to the marketing savvy of window manufacturers and installers that, when faced with drafty rooms or high energy bills, most homeowners typically think that the best solution would be new replacement windows. While energy efficient replacement windows will likely lead to improved comfort and lower utility bills, the truth is that there are […]