The windows of your home are a gateway to the outdoors, a way to allow light in when you appreciate the view of your garden, yard or scenery. The last thing you need to see is a sweaty window covered in a coating of condensation. Not only are windows [Continue Reading ]
Snow-covered winter weather brings things like sledding down a nearby hill or snowball fights in the back yard. At the same time, winter weather can be difficult on your home. Extremely cold conditions can encourage the water lines in your home to freeze and burst, which could cause severe [Continue Reading ]
A furnace is usually a background player for your home, ensuring you're warm across the cold winter months. It regularly isn't noticed until a malfunction appears. One root cause could be that your furnace has a cracked heat exchanger. It’s a potentially dangerous issue, so it’s important to know [Continue Reading ]
When you imagine winter, you hopefully imagine a cozy evening curled up by the fire. But every now and then winter doesn't want to go along with our plans, and we're left shivering in our own homes. You won't always be able to stop a blizzard from showing up, but [Continue Reading ]
Using a Nest thermostat is one of the best ways to perfect the everyday schedule of your heating and cooling. This smart thermostat can be taught your preferences and automatically make improvements. But as you might expect, it won’t work properly or at all if you see an [Continue Reading ]
The concept of installing both a furnace and heat pump can feel a little odd at first. After all, why should you need two heating systems? Although furnaces and heat pumps both deliver energy-efficient heat, the differences in their design actually make installing both of them a reasonable [Continue Reading ]
When something’s wrong with your HVAC system, one of the first places to check is your thermostat. Many models have a digital display that will display a specific numerical error code. This error code can be used to help diagnose the problem and speed up the troubleshooting and [Continue Reading ]
A mini-split system can be an excellent addition to your home. Unlike traditional 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 several 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 different 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 steady [Continue Reading ]
When you’re trying to find quality HVAC services, you likely want a technician that knows 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 is knowledgeable is by looking for [Continue Reading ]
