What to Do About Your Home’s Uneven Heating
Several homeowners have found themselves in a position where at least one room in their home simply will not get to the same temperature as those in the rest of the house. If you’re noticing hot and cold spots throughout your house and you have tried everything possible to keep your whole family comfortable, there […]
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The Next Big Thing Happening in Furnace Technology
It’s easy to see how technology has advanced computers, telephones, and automobiles, but we often overlook similar advances in heating technology. Smart HVAC Systems New smart technology gives your furnace a voice! Sensors located at various places in the heating system monitor the temperature throughout the system and communicate significant information to you as well. […]
What’s the Difference Between a Residential Boiler and a Furnace?
When it comes to heating your home, the options can be a bit overwhelming. One common dilemma homeowners face is choosing between a residential boiler and a furnace. Both provide heat to keep your living space warm, but they operate in distinct ways. Understanding the differences between these two types of central heating system equipment […]
Smart Thermostats
In the “old days” operating a thermostat was simple. You’d go to the thermostat and, using a dial or switch, you would set the temperature in your home to the desired level. If you wanted to change the temperature, you’d have to go back to the thermostat and repeat the process. Enter the programmable thermostat. […]
What Does Energy Star Mean When Buying a New Furnace?
Everyone wants to be a star. Why should your furnace be any different? Your heating system doesn’t want to be just any star; it wants to be an Energy Star®! What does the Energy Star® label on a furnace do for you? What is Energy Star®? Under the Clean Air Act Section 103(g) in 1992, […]
Professional Tips on How to Increase the Life of Your Furnace
Our health professionals have all kinds of advice on how to live longer so it’s no surprise that our HVAC professionals have some good tips to help us increase the longevity of our heating systems, particularly our furnaces. Follow the recommendations below to add years to the usefulness of your HVAC system. Annual Check-up A […]
Buying a New Furnace
If you’re considering buying a new furnace, now is the time, before the weather gets super cold. When shopping, you’ll want to consider these factors. Size You need the right-sized unit. An undersized unit will not heat your home appropriately. But too big will waste money generating heat you don’t need. Size is a function […]
New Technology Trends Happening Now in Furnace Design
We rely on big tech corporations like Apple, Google, and Microsoft to provide the latest and greatest technology to keep us connected – computers, notebooks, and mobile phones – but do we stay abreast of the latest technology in systems that keep us comfortable and environmentally responsible in our own homes? Here are some of […]
What You Should Listen for in a Faulty Furnace
When we hear odd sounds coming from the hood of our cars, don’t we call our favorite mechanic? We rely on that expert to have our car humming again. A faulty furnace, too, makes noises signaling it may need a visit from a professional. What sounds will you hear from your furnace indicating it needs […]