You’re probably aware that colors and materials used in the home have an effect on your mood. But did you know that paint color and building materials also affect indoor temperatures? Just like wearing black clothes on a hot summer day is going to make you feel extra toasty, compared to if you wore white, paint colors and building materials will have a similar effect.

You probably take sleep for granted — up until you have a bad night. When you’re up awake begging for sleep to come, you start to wonder what you could possibly do to fall asleep. Well, since you ask . . .  here are a few adjustments you could make to your HVAC settings to improve your sleep quality.

Roger The Plumber reminds homeowners to inspect their home air conditioner for signs of wear and tear and to take steps to prevent late season breakdowns. Properly maintaining a home air conditioner can help prevent common malfunctions and problems, such as a damaged compressor, faulty outside fan, frozen coils and low levels of refrigerant.

You know what an HVAC system is, but what exactly is a variable-speed HVAC system? This type of system simply allows the unit to run at different speeds and doesn’t force the system to operate at full capacity to meet the thermostat’s temperature setting. Here are four reasons to consider upgrading to a variable-speed HVAC system.