Author Archives: Erik Ferreira

What’s Involved With Replacing an Air Conditioning or Heating Unit

Air conditioning and heating units are vital parts of your home, so it’s important to care for them properly and replace them when needed. New units should always be installed by professionals. A typical furnace install can take anywhere from four to ten hours, depending on your specific unit. A typical air conditioner unit install takes anywhere from […]

What is a Building Automation System (BAS)?

When someone refers to a “smart building” or a “smart home,” they are referring to a building or house that has a Building Automation System. A BAS system automates and centralizes control of a building’s heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, security and other systems. To do this, a BAS consists of a series of electronic […]

Why Room Temperatures Vary

We’ve all been in a house or building where every room is a different temperature. Often, these temperature differences are drastic. One room feels like it’s summer, while another room feels like it’s the middle of winter. It’s common for these temperature difference to be exasperated by older buildings, which tend to have drafty rooms […]

Dangers of Pipes Freezing

In the winter, your pipes can freeze unexpectedly and without warning. Pipes commonly freeze in New Jersey because of the sometimes sudden and drastic change in temperatures throughout the winter season. Because your pipes handle water, they can freeze once the temperature outside is 32 degrees or less. When the temperature drops, you will want […]