Category: Furnaces
What to Do If Your Furnace Stops Working
There are a few indicators that your furnace may be acting up and many of the issues don’t require a professional, just a little elbow grease! However, professional furnace repair is the fastest way to fix your furnace without damaging it. Check out these DIY furnace repairs that you can do to keep your home Read more
How Long Does It Take to Replace a Furnace & When to Replace It?
When the sub-zero temperatures arrive in Minnesota, we all look forward to a warm, cozy home where we can put up our feet and relax. But what if your furnace is heading toward the great white light? Like many appliances, how long a furnace will last and when to replace it depends a great deal Read more
Why Does My Furnace Smell Bad? 4 Dangerous Reasons
HVAC systems can naturally emit odors that you may or may not notice, but there are some smells that indicate a serious problem that needs immediate attention. Certain furnace malfunctions cause distinct odors, such as: Rotten eggs Melting plastic, metal or rubber Smokiness Mustiness In order to keep yourself and your family safe, make sure Read more
Should You Repair or Replace Your Furnace? 7 Major Considerations
Fall weather in Minnesota is always unpredictable, but even so it’s likely your furnace is already seeing some seasonal use. Before the bitter cold sits in, however, ask yourself: is my furnace working at peak performance? If not, it may be time for some repairs — or maybe even a new furnace. It can be Read more
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
Leaving an Energy Efficient Cabin
There are a few simple ways to tell it’s summer in Minnesota: the flowers are in full bloom, the muggy air is heating things up and there are hordes of cars headed north every Friday afternoon. Minnesotans migrate to cabin country on summer weekends, and most people with lake homes rely on an HVAC system Read more
How to Stay Warm if Your Heating Fails
In Minnesota, temporarily losing the heating in your home can be an uncomfortable – and sometimes dangerous – experience. The most important thing you can do is remain calm. Even if temperatures outdoors fall, there are ways to conserve heat and maintain a warm home before our team arrives to provide emergency furnace repair service. Read more