For the Homeowner

Opportunity Knocks: Part 1: How to Start a Career in HVAC

We know the essential role HVAC plays in the overall comfort, safety and air quality of homes, buildings, public transportation, airplanes, hospitals, and industrial spaces across the world. But those outside our industry may not realize the true importance of the trade until there’s a problem—an AC unit well past its prime on a sweltering day, or an underperforming furnace during a bitter cold snap. Having the technical skill sets, 24/7 customer service, and a commitment to maintaining the air quality and comfort level that so many people rely on and expect is no small job.

4 Ways to Protect Your Home’s HVAC Systems Against Natural Disasters

It only takes an inch—one inch of standing flood water to be exact—to cause $25,000 of damage to your home, according to FEMA.gov. While you may not consider yourself at risk for floods, Mother Nature has proven to be extra unpredictable this past year. Especially in the United States, where the size and geographic diversity allow for a wide variety of natural disasters on a frequent basis.
Whether it’s severe winter storms,

Spring HVAC Tips: Indoor Air Quality and Energy-Efficient Appliances

Tips for improving the indoor air quality inside residential and commercial spaces, as well as advice for investing in sustainable products.

3 Spring Maintenance Tasks for Your HVAC Systems

Spring cleaning is in the air… and that includes your air conditioning unit. Creating and committing to a seasonal maintenance plan is key to the upkeep of your home, and with spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to put together a list of spring tasks—including your important HVAC tasks—to tackle.

Before warmer temperatures hit and you’re depending on your air conditioning system every day, consider these three maintenance tasks for optimal performance:

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Celebrating Black History Month: 3 HVAC Industry Innovators

Every February, the U.S. celebrates Black History Month—recognizing and honoring those who have shaped our country’s history and those who continue to mold its future for the better. Individuals like Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou and Martin Luther King Jr. come to mind quickly, as well as so many modern-day Americans advocating and leading for change today.

To better educate ourselves on the accomplishments in our industry, this month we are shining a spotlight on the lesser-known Black pioneers who were integral in shaping the science,

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home

Being a homeowner is a rewarding experience. But along with the joy and satisfaction that comes with turning a house into a home, also comes a laundry list of maintenance tasks you have to keep up with throughout the year.
Fortunately, the new year is an opportunity to regroup, so as you’re setting those personal goals and ambitions, consider adding these five proactive and preventative tasks to your list of New Year’s resolutions:

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Get Yourself and Your Home Ready for the Season

With crisp fall days about to give way to winter’s chill, it’s the perfect time to make sure your HVAC system is up to the challenge. While this year has seen its own share of challenges, the last thing you want is a heating system that just can’t keep up. So the same advice that’s true for you this time of year is also true for your HVAC system.

Celebrate Safely This Thanksgiving

This year has been unusual, to say the least. At a certain point, everything stopped (except, of course, for many of our Rheem Pros, who were quickly deemed essential workers).

While the CDC recommends against having family gatherings for Thanksgiving, they have also provided recommendations around how to stay safe while celebrating Turkey Day among family and friends. We put together a combination of their recommendations plus some creative ways to gather together this year,