Julian Picard

It’s a sweltering summer afternoon. You’re home, expecting a blast of cool air from your vents, but instead, you’re met with a weak, lukewarm sigh. You walk over to the thermostat.  Yeah, it’s set to cool. You hear a faint click from your HVAC system, followed by a persistent, worrying hum from the outdoor unit.  … Read more

If you’ve ever walked into your living room and felt that weird blast of cold air on your ankles, but the rest of the room still feels muggy, you’ve already met the silent troublemaker in your HVAC system. Airflow. More specifically: CFM. It shows up as cold spots in winter. It shows up as that … Read more

If you’ve ever opened your utility bills in the middle of summer and felt that tiny jolt of panic, yeah, you’re not alone.  A homeowner I spoke with recently, Anne (not that Anne Fonda, though she joked about it), told me her July bill jumped 37% compared to the prior year.  Same AC unit, same … Read more