To keep a home energy efficient during the winter, it needs to have strong insulation against the outside. This prevents heat from escaping and creating cold drafts. But there’s a negative side-effect to maintaining this seal against the outdoors, which is that it allows the concentration of contaminants inside your house to build up without any way of escaping. This often leads to a serious decline in indoor air quality that triggers asthma and respiratory problems.
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Some Plans for a Better HVAC System in Your Home This Year
January 4th, 2016
2016 is already here. You probably have a list of various improvements and other jobs to get done on your house during the coming 12 months. We don’t want to burden you with extra jobs, so we have some suggestions for improving your heating and cooling system that aren’t tough to take care of: you only need to give our technicians a call and we’ll handle it from there!
Stop Bad Ductwork from Stealing Your Money This Winter!
December 28th, 2015
You have your home all prepared for the winter: the windows are caulked, weather stripping is around the outside doors, the insulation is repaired or replaced, and you’ve arrange for professional maintenance for your heating system. That should make your home energy efficient and keep the heat trapped indoors where it belongs. Have you missed anything?
Consider a New Gas Furnace for Superior Energy Efficiency
December 21st, 2015
If you’re like the majority of homeowners, you have a gas furnace to provide warmth to your household during the winter. Gas furnaces are powerful, dependable, and can help keep utility bills under control since natural gas is a less costly fuel than electricity or other heating oils. However, an aging gas furnace will start to turn into an energy-waster: dirt, worn-down components, and other stress on the system will make it work harder than it should.
4 Reasons There May Be Ice on Your Heat Pump This Winter
December 14th, 2015
The Pilot Light Isn’t Burning Blue: What Does That Mean?
December 7th, 2015
As the cooler weather starts, you’re going to fire up your home’s heater for the season. If you use a gas furnace with a pilot light (either standing or intermittent), one of the first things you should check after you’ve turned it on for the first time is the color of the pilot light. If it’s any other hue aside from a steady blue, something’s wrong. Turn off the furnace and call professionals to inspect the furnace for repair needs.
Cracked Heat Exchangers and the Importance of Furnace Maintenance
November 30th, 2015
A few weeks ago, we addressed a concern that homeowners who use natural gas furnaces often have: carbon monoxide leaks. Today, we’re going to look at a specific reason that a gas furnace may leak harmful CO, and why it’s vitally important that you have routine fall maintenance for the furnace to help prevent it. The problem is with cracked heat exchangers.
Signs You May Need Commercial Freezer Repair
November 23rd, 2015
No matter what kind of business you operate, if you depend on a commercial freezer for daily operations you must make sure that it remains in excellent shape at all times. When a freezer begins to show signs that it’s malfunctioning, you can’t afford to wait for it to fully break down before you call repair technicians as a non-functioning freezer will have a serious negative affect on your business.
Should I Run My Heater or AC All Day, Even When I’m Not Home?
November 16th, 2015
There are numerous misunderstandings and myths circulating about HVAC equipment and how to properly heat or cool a home—and the Internet has only made these misconceptions spread faster. For example, pushing up the thermostat to its highest setting won’t heat up a home faster, it only keeps the heater running longer.
How to Reduce Worries about Carbon Monoxide Leakage with Your Furnace
November 9th, 2015
Carbon monoxide. It’s a term that’s pretty frightening to people, especially since has earned the nickname “the silent killer” because it’s an odorless, colorless, and toxic gas. Carbon monoxide (CO) is found in the fumes from combustion engines, and if it builds up inside a house it can create major health problems.
