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Future Looks Bright for Ductless HVAC Systems

Thursday, May 21st, 2015

As manufacturers pursue a goal of innovation and improvement in their ductless HVAC offerings, the market for these systems is growing at a furious pace in the U.S. Navigant Research predicts the North American market will grow at a compound annua

Insulation: It Really is Fascinating Stuff!

Tuesday, April 21st, 2015

You may know Daffan Cooling & Heating offers insulation installation services. It makes sense of course, because a well-insulated home can significantly increase the efficiency of your HVAC systems, helping save energy and money! And you may think

Some Appliances that Can Save You Up to Two Hours a Day

Friday, March 20th, 2015

When we talk to our Daffan Cooling & Heating customers, the conversation often steers itself toward energy efficient HVAC systems, efficient household appliances, and useful tips for saving on monthly utility bills. And that’s fine with us, beca

Try the Home Energy Yardstick to Measure the Performance and Efficiency of Your Home

Friday, March 13th, 2015

Although we’re not out of the “cold-weather” woods yet, we can see some signs of spring coming up. This weekend we’ll move our clocks forward, and we’ll be about two weeks away from the official start of Spring! It’s a good time to tak

Smart Energy Summit Reveals Potential for Internet-Based Devices and Services

Friday, March 6th, 2015

Analysts and leaders in the energy management industry recently gathered for the Smart Energy Summit, a three-day event in Austin, Texas. With a theme of “Engaging the Consumer,” summit participants gathered to discuss trends and research that

HVAC Trends for Commercial Building Market

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

If you’ve been following the Daffan Cooling & Heating blog for the past year (and we thank you for doing so!) you’ve probably noticed we enjoy writing about tech trends we see emerging in the HVAC industry. HVAC, with its mix of mechanical and

Energy Irony: Conservation Could Threaten Electric Grid

Tuesday, February 24th, 2015

We all want to be energy-smart and save money by using efficient heating and air conditioning systems and keeping our homes and businesses insulated and sealed from air leaks. This energy-efficient philosophy seems to be working in the U.S.: consu

Discover The Latest and Not-so-Greatest Heating and Cooling Ideas on Kickstarter

Sunday, February 8th, 2015

If you’re curious about what innovations the heating and air conditioning industry may bring us in the future, check out the web site Kickstarter. Kickstarter is a crowdfunding site where people can post their inventions and ask for money to hel

Duct Tape (or Duck Tape): How This Fix-Everything Tool Sealed its Place in History

Friday, January 23rd, 2015

So what’s the deal with duct tape? Or is it duck tape? Well, while the debate about the name rages on, we’ll give you an HVAC perspective on the ubiquitous water-resistant, cloth-backed tape, which people around the world use for repairs, crafts

Five Cool Products for the Home from the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show

Monday, January 12th, 2015

If you want to know what the home of the future is going to be like, you need to check out all the cool gadgets introduced at CES 2015 in Las Vegas. Of course, there are thousands of exhibitors, many with multiple products, so we can’t list everyth