Filters play the starring role in your home’s HVAC system when it comes to keeping you warm or cool. Ensuring… Read the Rest »
The 411 on Refrigerant
Every air conditioner out there uses refrigerant as a cooling means. Air conditioners do not actually remove heat, they just… Read the Rest »
COVID-19 Notice
Your health and safety are our top priority! We understand that you may be hesitant to have an Appel technician… Read the Rest »
Allergies and Indoor Air Quality
What’s in a breath of fresh air? Quite a lot it seems—just ask any allergy sufferer. As the earth bursts… Read the Rest »
The Evolution of the Trusty Thermostat
In the good old days with gas, oil, and electric furnaces, your control was a mercury bulb thermostat. Everyone is… Read the Rest »
HVAC Myth Busting: THERMOSTATS
Heating myths. They abound, and nearly all of them surround the humble thermostat. It should be simple…set it to your… Read the Rest »
Do Your Furnace a Favor (or Four)
If you’re like many homeowners, your furnace is mostly out of sight and out of mind. After all, it’s one… Read the Rest »
Helpful Heat-Saving Tricks
“Shut the door! You’re letting all the heat out!” This often becomes the chorus of the winter months, when it… Read the Rest »
Humidity and Your Skin
Do you channel a crocodile as your spirit animal during the winter months? As the temperatures outside plummet and the… Read the Rest »
Fall Fireplace Checklist
Nothing says “fall” quite like lighting the fireplace for the first time. You might be all set to cozy up… Read the Rest »