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Time for Your HVAC Checkup! The Perks of Regular HVAC Maintenance
Cooler weather is setting in, and as any true Minnesotan knows, sub zero temperatures will be here before we know it. Extreme weather can hit at any time, as anyone who remembers the famous Halloween blizzard of ‘91 can attest to. This means you’re ready to schedule a professional HVAC tune-up to ensure you won’t Read more
Should You Repair or Replace Your Furnace? 6 Major Considerations
With the unpredictable weather fall brings, it’s likely your furnace is already in use. But before the bitter cold sets in, is your furnace working at peak performance? If not, it may be time for some repairs — or maybe even a new furnace. It can be difficult to recognize whether a furnace is in Read more
5 Unexpected Reasons to Use a Humidifier
Summer is winding down, and it’s time to start thinking about preparing your home for another frigid winter. It goes without saying that you will need a heating system to maintain home comfort when temperatures plummet — but how will you deal with plummeting humidity levels? Many people don’t notice decreasing humidity levels until they Read more
Chill Out: Fixing a Hot Second Floor
Venturing to your second floor shouldn’t feel like walking into an oven. Unfortunately for many homeowners, heat in the upper levels of the home is a daily annoyance. Even with a central HVAC system, there may be operational issues that keep the upper floors toasty. When your home cooling system feels unevenly distributed, it’s time Read more
Coping with a Broken Air Conditioner in Your Home
Air conditioning is the type of convenience that’s easy to forget exists — that is, until it breaks. If you’ve ever found yourself in a situation that involved the sudden loss of home cooling, you know that although your air conditioning won’t kick in, a feeling of desperation certainly will.
How to Prevent Bugs in the Home: An HVAC Guide
You’re not the only one who wants to get into a comfortable building on a hot day. All types of bugs will take the first opportunity to enter your home however they can. Unfortunately, the openings in HVAC systems present an opportunity for creepy crawly creatures to make their way into your home’s interior. You Read more
How HVAC Condenser Coils Work and How to Clean Them
When it comes to central AC maintenance, you’ll want to ensure that the condenser coils are regularly checked. You can find the coils on the outdoor AC unit, otherwise known as the condenser, located directly below the grating/grooves on the unit’s sides. How HVAC Condenser Coils Work The condenser coils play an integral role in Read more
Understanding Why Your Home Isn’t Cooling Properly
Warm summer weather is here again, and if you’re like many of the households across the U.S., chances are you’ve already started running your central air conditioning system. If you’re lucky, your AC will run just fine throughout the entire season. However, many Americans will face AC problems to some degree or another. Below are Read more
What Size Central Air Conditioner Do I Need?
There is no such thing as a “one size fits all” central air conditioner. Homes come in all shapes and sizes, and as a result, central air conditioning equipment does as well. Choosing the incorrect size air conditioner for your home may lead to higher energy bills, discomfort or a mix of both. If you Read more
The Weather is Warming Up, Time for an HVAC Tune Up
Spring is here, and many are starting their spring cleaning to-do lists. Cleaning out closets, dusting, and mopping are important for keeping your home in tip top shape, but there is one more thing you should consider adding to your list. Your HVAC could use a nice checkup before those dog days of summer hit Read more