When the weather begins to cool off, you are probably concerned about how you’ll take full advantage of your heating and cooling. After all, HVAC bills can add up to a large chunk of your monthly electric bill. To try and find ways to reduce costs, some owners [Continue Reading ]
The windows of your home are a gateway to the outdoors, a way to draw light in when you appreciate the view of your garden, yard or scenery. The last thing you need to see is a sweaty window coated in a coating of condensation. Not only are windows [Continue Reading ]
Lots of snow and winter weather offers a fun day sledding down a nearby hill or snowball fights in the front yard. That being said, winter weather can be difficult on your home. Excessively cold conditions can encourage the water lines in your home to freeze and burst, which [Continue Reading ]
A furnace is often a background player in your home, ensuring you're warm across the cold winter months. It often isn't noticed until something breaks down. One root cause might be that your furnace has a cracked heat exchanger. It can potentially be hazardous, so it’s important to learn [Continue Reading ]
When you think about winter, ideally you imagine a cozy evening at home. But once in a while winter decides not to go along with our plans, and we're left shivering in our own homes. You won't always be able to prevent a blizzard from blowing through, but you can [Continue Reading ]
Using a Nest thermostat is one of the easiest ways to improve the day-to-day schedule of your heating and cooling. This smart thermostat can recognize your preferences and automatically make changes. But as you might expect, it won’t work correctly or at all if you see an error [Continue Reading ]
The thought of running both a furnace and heat pump might sound somewhat unusual at first. After all, why do you need two heating systems? Even though furnaces and heat pumps both produce energy-efficient heat, the variations in their design really make installing both of them a practical [Continue Reading ]
When something’s wrong with your HVAC system, one of the first places to look is your thermostat. Many models have a digital display that will reveal a specific numerical error code. This error code can be used to help diagnose the problem and streamline the troubleshooting and repair [Continue Reading ]
A mini-split system can be a great addition to your home. Unlike central forced-air systems, mini-splits don’t rely on the maze of air ducts to provide comfortable indoor temperatures. Instead, you can install one or more units in the rooms or spaces that need them most. But where exactly are [Continue Reading ]
Whether you’re new to the job market or considering a new career, it’s a good idea to research what’s in demand. The higher the demand, the more likely it is to find training, certifications and good career opportunities. In the last several years, there has been a sharp [Continue Reading ]
