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Tips, guides, and honest insight from the Emerald team.

Test Your Energy IQ Quiz

Test Your Energy IQ Answers follow the questions: 1. For which jobs are microwave ovens used most? Defrosting frozen foods Cooking meals Reheating foods Preparing snacks 2. Microwave ovens are currently found in what percentage of all U.S. Homes? 23% 54% 84% 3. Almost all of us use ovens for cooking. What percentage are electric? … [Read More]

HVAC Efficiency Ratings

Building Materials The materials from which a building is constructed can have a marked impact on the structure’s efficiency. Materials that allow a lot of heat to pass through them lower the overall efficiency level of the building. Conversely, materials that resist a significant amount of heat transference can help ensure greater efficiency. The degree to … [Read More]

Reading Electric and Natural Gas Meters

How to Read Residential Electric and Natural Gas Meters You can read your own meters to help monitor your electric or gas energy use. During the heating season, your energy use should be compared to the number of heating degree days for the same time period; during the cooling season, compare your energy use to … [Read More]

Professional Duct Improvements

Work with a Professional Contractor for Duct Improvement Projects Many homeowners choose to work with a professional contractor for duct improvement projects. Most heating and cooling equipment contractors also repair ductwork. Look for a contractor that will:

Mini-Duct Air Distribution System

High-velocity heating and cooling systems use a special fan coil and air handling unit that generates high-pressure air forced through small diameter ducts. The main supply trunk is either a rectangular or round duct that supplies air to flexible, insulated, 2inch diameter plastic feeder ducts. Air passes through sound-suppressing tubing at the end of a … [Read More]

Use & Care of Home Humidifiers

Home Humidifiers Introduction Humidifiers are commonly used in homes to relieve the physical discomforts of dry nose, throat, lips, and skin. The moisture they add to dry air also helps alleviate common nuisances brought on by winter heating, such as static electricity, peeling wallpaper, and cracks in paint and furniture. However, excess moisture can encourage … [Read More]

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Carrie Netzel 1 week ago

Hands down Amazing. We have used Emerald for years. They always show up and are always professional everytime. It started with Alex who came to service our very old machine. Then on his recommendation, which we knew was coming, Justine came out for the estimate. She was personable and extremely knowledgeable. She taught me a few things I didn't know on how to make a machine run well and last longer. She answeredall of our questions. We got our new ac/furnace installed on Friday, 7/30/21. They were on time, professional, answered all of my questions and concerns. The installers, Robert and Doug, were just AWESOME!!!! They made sure to run all the piping neatly and out of the way in our laundry room as it is a very small room. They made sure it looked good as well. Everything was neat and tidied up when they finished as well. It was almost like they were never even here. Robert showed us everything they did when they finished. Before he left, he made sure we were satisfied and he asked us if we had any questions. I would highly recommend Emerald for anything you need. Thanks Emerald 😊

Pierre Aubertin 1 week ago

Tech is always on time, super polite and respectful. Never any surprise upsell. Communication ahead of appointment is great

Kevin Bowman 1 week ago

Excellent service and communication. Blake and Ben were great, neat, polite and professional.

John Anderson 1 week ago

Our technician was the best we have ever had for any service: Worked steadily and explained our issues and options very well.

Gloria LaSota 1 week ago

Efficient, knowledgeable, respectful of property and courteous.

Nancy Liskiewicz 2 weeks ago

Always the most professional vendor. Great communication prior to arrival and after!!!

Douglas Kohler 2 weeks ago

We had an air conditioning service with Emerald. They were on-time and communicated well with us about the maintenance.

CRAIG SPEAR 2 weeks ago

Kurt was great was very deligent in his work took his time was not pressuring me suggested I few items to think about Great service appt

Kathy Murray 2 weeks ago

Very efficient, very timely and very pleasant to deal with