Lots of snow and winter weather presents a great opportunity for a fun day sledding down the highest hill or snowball fights in the neighbor's yard. However, winter weather can be hard on your home. Severely cold conditions can encourage the water lines in your plumbing to freeze and [Continue Reading ]
A furnace is almost always a background player at home, keeping you warm across the cold winter months. It frequently won't be noticed until a malfunction appears. One source might be that your furnace has a cracked heat exchanger. It’s a potentially dangerous issue, so it’s important to learn [Continue Reading ]
When you think of winter, you hopefully think about a comfy evening curled up by the fire. But once in a while winter doesn't want to go along with our plans, and we're left shivering in our own homes. You might not be able to prevent a blizzard from blowing [Continue Reading ]
Using a Nest thermostat is one of the best ways to optimize the daily schedule of your heating and cooling. This smart thermostat can be taught your preferences and automatically make adjustments. But as you might expect, it won’t work well or at all if you see an [Continue Reading ]
The concept of installing both a furnace and heat pump can sound a little strange at first. After all, why do you need two sources of heat? Although furnaces and heat pumps both deliver energy-efficient heat, the differences in their design genuinely make employing both of them a [Continue Reading ]
When something’s messing with your HVAC system, one of the first places to check is your thermostat. Most models use a digital display that will reveal a specific numerical error code. This error code can be used to help determine the problem and streamline the troubleshooting and repair [Continue Reading ]
A mini-split system can be a great addition to your home. Unlike traditional forced-air systems, mini-splits don’t need the maze of air ducts to provide comfortable indoor temperatures. Instead, you can install one or more units in the rooms or spaces that need them most. But where exactly are the [Continue Reading ]
Whether you’re new to the job market or looking for a new career, it’s a good idea to research what’s in demand. The higher the demand, the more likely it is to find training, certifications and good career opportunities. In the last couple of years, there has been [Continue Reading ]
When you’re searching for quality HVAC services, you likely want a technician that knows what they’re doing. Many service companies advertise expert staff, but how can you know for certain? One of the most consistent ways to confirm if an HVAC technician has experience is by looking for [Continue Reading ]
It's a good thing that your plumbing is reliable. When your plumbing is making noises or is loud, you might start to worry. While some sounds are normal, others aren’t. We’ll walk you through five common noises and how to resolve them. These noises involve: Plumbing is whistling [Continue Reading ]
