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How to Calculate HVAC Energy Savings Like the Pros

January 26, 2023 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: October 23, 2025

Are you considering replacing your older air conditioning and/or heating equipment in the hopes of reducing your energy bills? If your equipment is 10 years old or more, and especially if you have had a number of recent repair issues, it’s smart to look into it. But how much HVAC energy savings could you see, and is it worth investing in new equipment?

In this article, we’ll share a free tool used by HVAC experts that makes it easy to crunch the numbers. Plus we’ll explain the terms and ratings used to compare new energy-efficient air conditioning and heating equipment.

Air Conditioning in NYC: Lessons from Seinfeld

May 19, 2015 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: October 23, 2025

Did you realize you’re doing something educational when you binge-watch old Seinfeld episodes? You can learn a couple of important lessons about air conditioning in NYC from Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer.

SPOILER ALERT: Some plot details of Seinfeld episodes are revealed below, but we’re betting that you’ve already seen them anyway!

Understanding Air Conditioning Energy Efficiency Ratings

January 6, 2022 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: October 23, 2025

If you’re considering installing a new air conditioning system, you’ve probably run across many rating acronyms. These ratings are all about the energy efficiency of the air conditioner, and they can help you compare models. That’s important, since as much as 50% of the energy usage in your home or commercial space is consumed by your HVAC system.

The problem is, the equipment manufacturers don’t tell you how to interpret those numbers. Here’s a primer on the various air conditioning energy efficiency ratings, what they mean and what numbers you should look for.Read More

HVAC Humidity Control: 5 Reasons Your AC Is Ineffective

August 6, 2020 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: September 23, 2025

If your space always feels stale and sticky, even when the AC is running, learn about HVAC humidity control and why your AC might not be up to the task.

Then we’ll tell you 4 ways you can get an older unit to remove more moisture so your space doesn’t feel like a tropical jungle.

Do Ceiling Fans Save Energy?

February 20, 2020 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: September 11, 2025

Ceiling fans use much less energy to run than air conditioners, so it would seem obvious that ceiling fans save energy. But in most parts of the country, fans don’t provide enough cooling to replace air conditioners. So the question is really: do ceiling fans save energy when used with air conditioning?

Read on to find out if you can use ceiling fans to reduce energy usage and keep you cooler.

Air Quality and Sleep: Is there a connection?

September 18, 2025 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: August 26, 2025

Most of us know that air quality affects our health. But you may not realize that the air you breathe can impact your sleep. What’s the connection between air quality and sleep? Poor IAQ can reduce how long you sleep at night and also the quality of your sleep.

Keep reading to learn about the relationship between indoor air quality and sleep, and what you can do to improve the air quality in your home so you sleep better.

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