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 ]
When you’re trying to find quality HVAC services, you probably want a technician that understands what they’re doing. Many service companies advertise experienced staff, but how can you know for certain? One of the easiest ways to verify if an HVAC technician is knowledgeable is by checking their [Continue Reading ]
A comfortable bedroom is a crucial part of a good night’s sleep, and temperature is one of the largest influences on comfort. Fine-tuning the temperature of your room every night by just a few degrees can benefit the length and quality of your sleep. But just like how [Continue Reading ]
Buying your first home is an exciting decision, but there are also a lot of unknowns. Are there any hidden problems? Do the utilities seem like they’re holding up? A common thing for first-time home buyers to take a look at is the condition of the house’s HVAC [Continue Reading ]
