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WiFi Thermostats and the Dream of the Fully Automated “Smart Home”

Friday, August 29th, 2014

For many homeowners, the dream of a George Jetson-like “smart home” begins with the installation of a programmable thermostat with built-in WiFi. This means it can connect wirelessly to your Internet service at home and be controlled with a smart

2014-2015 Fall and Winter Outlook: Prepare for a Teeth-Chattering “Refriger-Nation”?

Friday, August 22nd, 2014

It’s hard to believe, but the first day of fall is only a month away. It’s during this time that most of us in the North Texas region start taking a look at the longer-range forecasts to prepare for the cold air, and set aside a little extra in o

FAQ: Should I close the HVAC vents in unused rooms?

Saturday, August 16th, 2014

Closed Vents Can Lead to Problems FAQ: Should I close the HVAC vents in unused rooms? We’re happy to address our customer’s frequently asked questions (FAQs) here on the Daffan blog. One question we’re often asked is whether it is a good id

New Dept. of Energy (DOE) Regulations for Heating and Cooling Efficiency: What You Should Know

Tuesday, August 12th, 2014

New Dept. Energy (DOE) Regulations for Heating and Cooling Efficiency: What You Should Know New SEER standards go into effect on Jan. 1, 2015 As we all know, the government regulates just about everything in our day-to-day lives, and air condit

Brush Up On Your HVAC Knowledge With This Infographic

Monday, August 4th, 2014

Who has time to slog through a whole bunch of web sites and lots of text to learn a little bit about heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)? Nobody! That’s why we love to use our blog to share user friendly infographics about the indu