It’s that time of year again when wind, snow, and plummeting temperatures make having a functional furnace a number one priority. So what do you do when all of a sudden you wake up in a cold house or you turn your heater on only to experience the whir of a fan pushing out cool […]
There’s nothing more frustrating than waking up in the middle of the night to a cold house or turning your furnace on for the first time in the season only to feel cold air blowing back at you. Maybe you just had your furnace on the day before, so why would it all of a […]
Whether you’re looking for a new furnace or information on an existing furnace in your home, it should be a priority to understand how long you can expect it to last. While there is not one specific answer to this question of longevity, there are a number of factors that can affect the lifespan and […]
Fireplaces can be a cozy, beautiful addition to your home. While we can all appreciate the added aesthetics and quick heat-up a fireplace provides, you may find yourself wondering whether it also helps with the energy efficiency of your house. Will they help you save money? Or are they an expensive addition? Let’s take a […]
Time for a new home furnace? Most furnaces will need to be replaced every 20 years or so. Once that day comes, the model you have in your home today might not be on the market anymore. That leaves you with the responsibility of choosing a new furnace for your home. Unfortunately, this isn’t as […]
It’s not uncommon for the lower level of a home to be cooler than the rest of the house. Warm air rises – this core law of physics is to blame in most cases. But sometimes this temperature difference is uncomfortably noticeable. This difference in temperature can be annoying, to say the least. If you […]
With winter right on our heels, our heating systems are about to shake off the dust and kick into overdrive to keep us warm throughout the coldest months of the year. But, unfortunately, the wear and tear of heating up your home will eventually catch up to your heating system. There are an abundance of […]
Winter is approaching quickly and soon your heater will be working overtime to keep you and your family warm when the bitter cold weather arrives. But all that energy can drive your bill up a great deal. The average homeowner in the US pays anywhere from $500 to $1,500 during the entirety of the winter […]
When it comes to your heating system there are a lot of decisions you’ll have to weigh for choosing the best system for your needs. One of the most pivotal questions you’ll have to ask yourself is whether you want to go with gas or electric heating. There are benefits and drawbacks to both. Gas […]
When the seasons change from hot to cold (or vice versa), it’s a good idea to evaluate what condition your boiler is in. The last thing you want to reckon with as the temperature fluctuates is a busted boiler. But if it is in poor shape, is it best to repair or replace it? What […]
