Finding Good Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical Resources on the Web

What’s the first thing you do when you have a question about something?  Google it!  It’s amazing to be able to have answers to your questions in seconds, but it is important to be discerning about where the answers are coming from and whether or not they are legitimate.  If you have any questions about your home’s heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, indoor air quality or energy efficiency here are a couple of reputable websites to check out:

NATE

NATE stands for North American Technician Excellence and it is a well known organization that certifies technicians in heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning.  You can use the website to learn more about NATE certification and to find heating and cooling companies that have NATE certified technicians.  This can help you to be sure that your home is in good hands.

ACCA

ACCA or the Air Conditioning Contractors of America has a website with valuable resources for its members as well as information for homeowners such as finding a good contractor.

Energy Star

Many of us are already familiar with this name, but its website offers a wealth of information about energy including heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical.  You can learn ways to save energy, learn about rebates, and about specific Energy Star products.

U.S. Department of Energy

This website is a great place to look for information about energy.  It has information about a wide variety of energy topics that include heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical.  Furthermore, the website is easy to navigate and contains easy to read and understand graphics.

Last, but not least, remember that you can always contact FLAME if you have questions about the heating, cooling, plumbing, or electrical in your home!