The windows of your home open up to the outdoors, a way to allow light in as you appreciate the view of your garden, yard or landscape. The last thing you would want to see is a sweaty window plastered in a film of condensation. Not only are windows [Continue Reading ]
The snowy winter weather presents a great opportunity for fun activities like sledding down the neighborhood hill or snowball fights in the back yard. At the same time, winter weather can be tough on your home. Excessively cold conditions can cause the water lines in your home to freeze [Continue Reading ]
A furnace is usually a background player in your home, keeping you warm across the cold winter months. It frequently isn't noticed until something goes wrong. One source might be that your furnace has a cracked heat exchanger. It can be a safety risk, so it’s critical to learn [Continue Reading ]
When you imagine winter, ideally you think about a comfortable evening curled up by the fire. But sometimes winter decides not to go along with our plans, and we end up shivering in our own homes. You may not be able to prevent a blizzard from showing up, but you [Continue Reading ]
Operating a Nest thermostat is one of the best ways to improve the everyday schedule of your HVAC system. This smart thermostat can learn your preferences and automatically make changes. But as you may expect, it won’t work correctly or at all if you see an error code [Continue Reading ]
The idea of installing both a furnace and heat pump might feel a little unusual at first. After all, why would you need two sources of heat? Even though furnaces and heat pumps both produce energy-efficient heat, the changes in their design actually make using both of them [Continue Reading ]
When something’s wrong with your HVAC system, one of the first places to look is your thermostat. Many models have a digital display that will reveal a specific numerical error code. This error code can be used to help determine the problem and speed up the troubleshooting and [Continue Reading ]
A mini-split system can be a useful addition to your home. Unlike traditional forced-air systems, mini-splits don’t depend on the maze of air ducts to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. Instead, you can install one or more units in the rooms or spaces that need them most. But where exactly are [Continue Reading ]
Whether you’re new to the job market or interested in a new career, it’s a great idea to find out what’s in demand. The higher the demand, the more likely it is to find training, certifications and strong career opportunities. In the last several years, there has been [Continue Reading ]
When you’re trying to find quality HVAC services, you generally want a technician that knows what they’re doing. Lots of service companies advertise expert staff, but how can you know for sure? One of the most consistent ways to confirm if an HVAC technician is knowledgeable is by [Continue Reading ]
