Whether it’s a much-needed vacation or an extended trip for work, traveling means making plans for your home comfort system. You can't use it if you’re away, so you can adjust it as needed to minimize your energy use. Just the same, you shouldn't just shut it down for [Continue Reading ]
As the weather is cooling off, you are probably wondering about how you’ll take full advantage of your heating and cooling. After all, HVAC bills frequently add up to a significant chunk of your monthly electric bill. To try and find ways to reduce costs, some owners look [Continue Reading ]
The windows in your home are a gateway to the outdoors, a way to allow light in while you appreciate the view of your garden, yard or other surroundings. The last thing you need to see is a sweaty window plastered in a film of condensation. Not only are [Continue Reading ]
The snowy winter weather brings fun activities like sledding down a nearby hill or snowball fights in the front yard. At the same time, winter weather can be hard on your home. Severely cold conditions can encourage the water lines in your plumbing to freeze and burst, which may [Continue Reading ]
A furnace is often a background player in your home, helping keep you warm across the cold winter months. It often isn't noticed until a malfunction appears. One cause might be that your furnace has a cracked heat exchanger. It can be a safety risk, so it’s worthwhile to [Continue Reading ]
When you think about winter, you hopefully imagine a comfortable evening in your warm home. But once in a while winter decides not to go along with our plans, and we end up shivering in our own homes. You won't always be able to keep a blizzard from rolling through, [Continue Reading ]
Operating a Nest thermostat is one of the best ways to perfect the everyday schedule of your heating and cooling. This smart thermostat can recognize your preferences and automatically make adjustments. But as you may expect, it won’t work correctly or at all if you see an error [Continue Reading ]
The idea of using both a furnace and heat pump might feel a bit odd at first. After all, why do you need two heating systems? Although furnaces and heat pumps both provide energy-efficient heat, the variations in their design actually make installing both of them a worthwhile [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 display 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 useful addition to your home. Unlike central forced-air systems, mini-splits don’t depend on the maze of air ducts to maintain 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 ]
