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What Are Common Furnace Noises You Should Listen For?

When an HVAC system starts to go bump in the night, homeowners should be aware of common furnace noises and what they might mean. In general, an efficient, functional unit should be relatively quiet or have a low hum as it works. It could be age, damage, or worn-down parts causing an issue, which will …

4 Ways to Maintain Your Home’s HVAC System

It’s important to feel comfortable in your home, and a properly working HVAC system always helps. No matter the season, you want to maintain the perfect temperature for your family. A struggling unit will put more strain on its overall efficiency, and regular HVAC maintenance goes a long way. Change the filters   One of …

Alternative Ways to Keep Your Home Cool This Summer

It’s been a scorcher of a summer so far, which means your AC has probably been working overtime. Luckily, there are a couple ways to help keep your home cooler to prevent too much strain on the system. Close the blinds. No matter the direction the windows are facing, closing the blinds can help keep …

5 Common HVAC Myths Debunked

There’s so much information to find on the internet nowadays that it’s hard to know what’s true and what’s not. To help, we’ve chosen 5 of the biggest HVAC myths to explain why they’re incorrect. Air filters should only be changed yearly. Whether it’s summer or winter, your HVAC system has air running through it …

4 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality

If we’ve learned much of anything these past few years, it’s that indoor air quality is important to our health. As we move into spring and high allergy season, that indoor air quality may become even more important to you. If there isn’t a good balance of moisture, ventilation, and some way to filter air …

How to Choose the Right HVAC Company

No matter the time of year, there could be a need for HVAC repair services. This is why it’s so important to have a company in mind for those instances or to be prepared for the research that comes with finding one. We’ve outlined some of the most important aspects to look out for during …

The Pros and Cons of In-Floor Heating

Tired of your cold floors during these frigid Minnesota winters? Then it might be time to think about in-floor heating. We specialize in hydronic heating, which uses a boiler system to heat water that then moves through the tubing installed below the floor. However, it does come with considerations on both sides. Pros: A hydronic …

How to Stay Warm If Your Power or Heating Goes Out

The wintertime can be rough on your home and heating system. Whether you’re dealing with an outage due to weather or a system breakdown, it’s important to keep you and the family warm in the event of an emergency. Here are some ways you can do that: Use your fireplace. Without a furnace, your fire …

Heat Pump vs. Furnace: The Pros and Cons of Heating Systems

Homeowners have had their heat on for a few weeks now, but we’re only at the start of the winter season, which means we’ve been getting calls about furnace issues or homeowners wanting to invest in a new system before the hard chill sets in. Now, it’s become the choice between two key options: a …

The Benefits of Adding a Whole Home Humidifier to Your Furnace

Soon enough we’ll all be heading inside to escape the cold, dry, winter weather, but you won’t be as comfortable as you could be if that air is warm and dry. You will feel much more comfortable if your home is warm and cozy with a little added humidity to the air. Luckily, an HVAC …