by Abode Staff | Jul 31, 2022 | Contractor News, News
When it comes to performing Manual J calculations, window heating loads represent one of the most challenging elements to estimate given the variations in window placement and sizing. As a result, software programs such as CoolCalc are becoming increasingly popular...
by Abode Staff | Jul 31, 2022 | Contractor News, Heat Pumps, News
The new year brings with it an exciting new technology for homeowners, a 120-volt heat pump water heater. While the efficiency improvements and environmental benefits of existing 240-volt heat pump water heaters are well documented, this lower-voltage development will...
by Abode Staff | Jul 31, 2022 | Contractor News, News
As the climate crisis continues to worsen, many homeowners are looking to decarbonize their homes in order to reduce their personal carbon footprint. However, it is easy to be intimidated by the complexity and enormity of this undertaking, especially given the...
by Abode Staff | Jul 31, 2022 | Contractor News, Heat Pumps, News
To ensure your customers are happy with their new heat pump system, it’s important to help them understand how to operate the equipment properly. Many homeowners with new heat pump systems are unaware that they operate differently than traditional heating systems and...
by Abode Staff | Jul 31, 2022 | Contractor News, Heat Pumps, News
When Abode Heat Pump Specialists talk to homeowners looking to learn more about heat pumps, we regularly hear the homeowners relay misinformation that was provided to them by HVAC contractors and Energy Efficiency Specialists. Some of the information they relay is...
by Abode Staff | Jul 31, 2022 | Contractor News, News
Making the decision to change the type of a home’s heating system is consequential, as it impacts the energy usage and carbon footprint of the home. As a result, most homeowners like to take their time weighing their options and ensuring they make the right...
