Energy-efficient homes are more common than ever. Although they provide many benefits, including reducing overall energy usage and a smaller carbon footprint, they come with some disadvantages as well. What Disadvantages?The most significant disadvantage is poor indoor air quality. Tightly sealed midwestern homes prevent heated and cooled air from escaping as easily, but they also…
Your HVAC system, just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. we recommend getting your furnace serviced and cleaned at least once a year. The optimum time is in the fall to ensure your system will run with the most efficiency during the coldest months.
How to Save Money in the Winter
The easiest and quickest way to save money is to invest in a smart or programmable thermostat. You can program these thermostats to turn your system on and off based on your family’s daily habits so that you are never heating an empty home. Ask us also about zone controls, which can help manage your home so you don't heat rooms you don't use.
Why is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?
Imagine it’s the first really cold day of winter and you head over to your thermostat and select “heat". You then wait for that warm air to start blowing out of your vents, but you feel only cole air. Why? Check your air filters, check your thermostat, or reboot your system. Find a pro here for help!
Indoor plumbing is one of those things we all take for granted—that is, until we lose that convenience due to a plumbing problem. When plumbing issues inevitably arise, knowing what to do and who to call can drastically reduce the stress and difficulty of the situation.
Looking to install a new heater in your home? Your two most popular choices are a heat pump and a furnace. Each one has advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other. The What’s What Here are some things to consider to help you in your decision-making process. And remember, you can always call one…
A furnace is a major investment for any homeowner. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system sometime during home ownership.
