AC Comfort Then and Now

From the Brady Bunch to Your Backyard: Renovating Comfort Then and Now

🏡 If you recognize the wood-paneled walls, orange Formica counters, and that iconic staircase — you’re looking at the legendary The Brady Bunch house. Built in 1959, this Studio City classic became a cultural icon when the sitcom aired from 1969–1974.

A Perfect Replica with a Chill Upgrade

In 2019, HGTV’s A Very Brady Renovation turned the exterior shell into a full-scale replica of the TV set — down to the avocado kitchen and “attic” bedroom. Barry Williams (Greg Brady), Maureen McCormick (Marcia), and others helped recreate every nostalgic detail.  

Brady Experience: Fans Steps from Fiction

Sold in 2023 for $3.2 million to mega-fan Tina Trahan, the home now hosts The Brady Experience: live tours, brunch events, and surprise cast meet-ups like Barry Williams and Christopher Knight. Guests say it feels “so familiar… in a place you’ve never been.”

Nostalgia Meets 2025 Comfort

While the décor screams the ’70s, the renovation included essential upgrades — including modern central air conditioning. Because let’s be honest: bell bottoms and shag carpet were hot enough without a sweltering living room.

Then vs. Now: The Evolution of Central A/C

Back when the Bradys were on air, central A/C was a luxury — loud, inefficient, and usually limited to high-end homes. Systems were bulky, ran on ozone-depleting Freon (R-22), and lacked the energy-saving features we enjoy today. Fast forward to 2025, and things have changed:

• ✅ Eco-friendly refrigerants like Puron (R-410A)
• ✅ Smart thermostats & zoning for room-by-room comfort
• ✅ High-efficiency SEER ratings that cut your energy bill
• ✅ Quieter operation and cleaner indoor air

Today’s systems not only cool better — they do it cleaner, smarter, and more affordably.

Hillside HVAC: Renovating Comfort Since the Brady Era

Over in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, Hillside HVAC has been serving families since the days the Bradys were just going on air. And while your home might not have shag carpet or a rotary phone, we know how to preserve comfort no matter the decade.

You Don’t Need HGTV — Just the Right HVAC Team

Whether you live in a midcentury masterpiece or a modern build, Hillside HVAC is ready to renovate your comfort with a brand-new, energy-efficient central A/C system — no camera crew required. 📞 Call us today: 302‑738‑4144 (DE/PA) | 410‑398‑2146 (MD) 🌐 Visit: HillsideHVAC.com/air-conditioning From the Brady house to your house — let’s make sure your comfort never goes out of style.

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References & Further Reading

• Barry Williams on HGTV’s Brady Renovation
• Brady house sale & sweepstakes details – Business Insider
• Behind the scenes with HGTV – Architectural Digest
• A Very Brady Renovation – Wikipedia