Residential

5 Benefits of Becoming a Multi-Trade Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing Contractor

Every heating and cooling contractor wants the same thing: to provide quality service to their community and, in turn, grow a successful business.

Installing and maintaining reliable, innovative heating and cooling equipment is one way to do just that. For some contractors, adding plumbing to your offerings is another way to provide another essential service to customers and achieve your business goals.

Not sure if your business is ready to offer a new service?

What are A2L Refrigerants? A Homeowner’s Guide

The switch to A2L refrigerants directly impacts homeowners’ HVAC systems, but many may be scratching their heads as to how—and wondering what refrigerants are in the first place, let alone the A2L kind.

So, listen up, homeowners: Here’s everything to know about what refrigerants are and what the new regulations mean for your home.

What are refrigerants?

Refrigerants are a key part of the cooling process in an HVAC system.

How to Improve Indoor Air Quality at Home

Did you know that indoor levels of air pollutants can be two to five times higher than outdoor levels? In extreme cases, that number can jump to 100 times higher, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. When you factor in that 90% of our time is spent indoors, paying attention to the quality of the air in our homes is essential to maintaining the health of our families.

So,

7 Standout Features of the Rheem Universal Heat Pump

Perhaps there is no heat pump quieter, more innovative and more flexible than Rheem’s Universal Heat Pump. The newest member of Rheem’s Endeavor® Line and Sound & Space Constraint Solutions portfolio, the Classic Plus® RD17AZ Side-Discharge Universal Heat Pump is compatible with nearly any existing HVAC system or as a universal replacement.

So, what makes the Universal Heat Pump different than others on the market?

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8 Ways to Decarbonize Your Home

Your home is many things: a place of comfort, togetherness, rest. But it can also use a lot of energy, which can impact both the environment and your wallet.

Reducing your home’s energy is the first step to improving your home’s carbon footprint. Not sure where to start? Here are eight ways to decarbonize your home and lower energy use.

1. Start with an energy audit.

Before making any changes to decarbonize your home,

The Essential New Home HVAC Checklist

Congratulations! You just bought a house. It’s picture-perfect for you and your family, and moving day is set.The last piece to ensure a comfortable transition is making sure your new home’s HVAC is performing at its best.

The good news is, you don’t have to be a heating and cooling expert to get your new home’s HVAC system up and running. Use this new home HVAC checklist to keep your home at peak comfort year-round.

5 Benefits of a Ductless Heat Pump System

If you’re considering installing a ductless HVAC system in your home, you’ve come to the right place.

Ductless heat pump systems, sometimes called mini-splits, are a great solution for zoned air conditioning in spaces without ductwork, such as sunrooms, attics, garages, or other home add-ons. And like traditional heat pumps, ductless systems provide both heating and cooling to ensure peak comfort for every season. 

Here are five key reasons why a ductless heat pump system may be the best choice for your home.

5 Technologies Driving the Future of Smart Home Systems

In today’s day and age, every part of our lives is connected. Including our homes.

Where smart homes were once considered a distant reality, for many people, they are now the norm. And one key aspect of a smart home is that the essential systems that keep them running—think your HVAC and water heating systems—are made up of smart equipment, too. 

Let’s explore the five key technology advancements driving the next era of smart home systems and what they mean for homeowners.

6 Benefits of Rheem Whole-Home Solutions

Come extreme heat or snowy winter days, your home’s heating, cooling, and water heating equipment work to keep your home comfortable no matter what. In fact, a comfortable, smart, and sustainable home begins with efficient heating, cooling, and water heating equipment.

Although it can be intimidating to buy any new home system, Rheem makes it seamless as a one-stop shop for innovative whole-home solutions across heating, cooling, and water heating.

5 Ways to Prep Your HVAC System for Summer

Peak heat season is almost upon us, and nothing feels better than stepping into a cool home after being out in the sun.

In fact, this summer is shaping up to be one of the hottest on record, with most of the northern half of the country set to experience warmer-than-average temperatures. Come July, potential record high temperatures will stretch from the Northern Rockies into the Great Plains,