Category: Heating
6 Home Heating System Maintenance Tips for Minnesotans
If you live in Minnesota, you know how harsh our winters can be. They’re brutal. Nobody wants to deal with their heat going out when it’s below zero and gusting outside — and they shouldn’t have to! The best way to avoid issues with your home heating system in the fall and winter is by Read more
Annual HVAC Maintenance: What Is It, and Why Do I Need It?
Your home’s HVAC system is the most important part of your indoor safety and comfort, and it’s critical that it works constantly and efficiently — especially in our unique climate. Cheaper is most definitely NOT better when it comes to annual HVAC maintenance. How Much Does it Cost to Service HVAC Systems? On average, annual Read more
5 Ways Balancing Central Heating in Minnesota Can Go Wrong
When your home’s temperatures fluctuate between rooms, it can feel like you’re living in multiple climates. If the living room feels like Florida and the bedrooms remind you of Alaska, or vice versa, it can make daily life more difficult. Nobody should have to switch between shorts and snow pants going from room to room, Read more
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? 4 Orders You Should Never Ignore
All HVAC systems emit odor. Sometimes it’s good, like the scent of breakfast wafting through the house. Sometimes it’s bad, like any of these distinct malfunction-signaling odors: Rotten eggs Melting plastic, metal or rubber Smokiness Mustiness The key to staying safe is to never ignore when your furnace smells — knowing the reasons why it 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
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
Top 5 Reasons to Get a Heating Maintenance Plan
Typically, you don’t notice your heating system until something goes wrong. Problems arise when you ignore the warning signs or don’t know what to look for. Luckily, we offer service plans that help you avoid any headaches down the road. Our expert technicians know heating systems inside and out, and keep them running optimally. Choosing a Read more
Choosing the Right Programmable Thermostat for Your Home
One of the most cited ways to save money on energy bills is by investing in a programmable thermostat. If you choose to make the switch to a smarter thermostat this summer, you will need to make some decisions about what features and functions are most important to you.