The windows throughout your home are a portal to the outdoors, a way to draw light in when you take in the view of your garden, yard or landscape. The last thing you need to see is a sweaty window covered in a film of condensation. Not only are [Continue Reading ]
Lots of snow and winter weather offers fun activities like sledding down the neighborhood hill or snowball fights in the neighbor's yard. However, winter weather can be tough on your home. Extremely cold conditions can cause the water lines in your house's plumbing system to freeze and burst, which [Continue Reading ]
A furnace is usually a background player for your home, helping keep you warm in the cold winter months. It often won't be noticed until something breaks down. One root cause might be that your furnace has a cracked heat exchanger. It’s a potentially dangerous issue, so it’s worthwhile [Continue Reading ]
When you think of winter, you hopefully think about a comfortable evening in your warm home. But sometimes 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 keep a blizzard from rolling through, but you can [Continue Reading ]
Operating a Nest thermostat is one of the best ways to improve the day-to-day schedule of your HVAC system. This smart thermostat can learn your preferences and automatically make improvements. But as you may expect, it won’t work properly or at all if you see an error code [Continue Reading ]
The idea of running both a furnace and heat pump may sound a little odd at first. After all, why should you need two sources of heat? Although furnaces and heat pumps both produce energy-efficient heat, the differences in their design genuinely make installing both of them a [Continue Reading ]
When something’s wrong with your HVAC system, one of the first places to check is your thermostat. Many models use a digital display that will display a specific numerical error code. This error code can be used to help determine the problem and streamline the troubleshooting and repair [Continue Reading ]
A mini-split system can be an excellent addition to your home. Unlike traditional forced-air systems, mini-splits don’t require the maze of air ducts to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. Instead, you can install one or several units in the rooms or spaces that need them most. But where exactly are the [Continue Reading ]
Whether you’re new to the job market or considering a new career, it’s a great idea to find out what’s in demand. The higher the demand, the more likely it is to find training, certifications and good career opportunities. In the last couple of years, there has been [Continue Reading ]
When you’re searching for quality HVAC services, you likely 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 best ways to verify if an HVAC technician has experience is by looking for their [Continue Reading ]
