Heating
Heating Problems Could be from Your Thermostat
Now that winter weather has arrived, you’ll begin to notice if your furnace seems to be working overtime to maintain heat in your home. If your heat pump cycles on…
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Heating
Is the Almanac Right?
Everyone loves to talk about the weather. Recently, we’ve heard the same report from several different people that there’s a prediction we are in for a colder-than-normal winter this year…
Heating
The Ideal Time to Get a New Heating System Installed is Now!
If you have an old furnace or boiler that is no longer functioning efficiently, now is the right time to get it replaced. If we need to change or re-do…
Heating
Time to Get Your Heating Service Scheduled
Labor Day is when we all start to transition our thinking from summer to fall. Schools are back in session, stores are stocked with fall decorations and clothes, and despite…
Heating
Thinking “Heat” Now Can Prepare You for Winter
When you’re in the middle of a summer heat wave it’s hard to think about needing more heat. But this is the perfect time to take care of projects that…
Air Conditioning
Get Stink Bugs Cleaned out of Your Furnace and AC Vents
Stink bugs are a menace. And they could be an even bigger menace to you this spring if they’re in your heating system. In cold weather stink bugs look for…
Heating
How Dirty Ducts Increase Your Heating Cost
Did you know that just .04 of an inch of dust on your heating coil can reduce the efficiency of your heating system by 21%? And, if that amount of…
Heating
If You Need a New Furnace, Your Fuel Type Will Affect the Cost
Energy efficiency ratings of furnaces and boilers fluctuate from brand to brand and model to model. But one of the factors you also need to consider if you are replacing…
Heating
How Old is Your Furnace Igniter?
One of the leading causes of furnace breakdowns is failure of the igniter. Most igniters will last for about five years. If its been longer than that since your igniter…
Heating
Why Propane Heat is Becoming More Popular
Propane is a clean-burning fuel, with low emissions, and is environmentally friendly (68% lower emissions than electric and 50% less carbon than fuel oil) which is why Propane is becoming…