The windows in your home are a gateway to the outdoors, a way to allow light in when you take in the view of your garden, yard or scenery. The last thing you need to see is a sweaty window covered in a film of condensation. Not only are [Continue Reading ]
Snow-covered winter weather offers 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 plumbing to freeze and burst, which could lead [Continue Reading ]
A furnace is often a background player in your home, keeping you warm across the cold winter months. It frequently isn't noticed until a malfunction appears. One root cause might be that your furnace has a cracked heat exchanger. It can potentially be hazardous, so it’s worthwhile to learn [Continue Reading ]
When you think of winter, you hopefully think of a cozy evening curled up by the fire. But once in a while winter decides not to go along with our plans, and we're left shivering in our own homes. You won't always be able to stop a blizzard from showing [Continue Reading ]
Installing a Nest thermostat is one of the easiest ways to improve the day-to-day schedule of your comfort system. This smart thermostat can learn your preferences and automatically make changes. But as you might expect, it won’t work well or at all if you see an error code [Continue Reading ]
The idea of running both a furnace and heat pump can seem somewhat strange at first. After all, why would you need two sources of heat? While furnaces and heat pumps both provide energy-efficient heat, the differences in their design actually make installing both of them a practical [Continue Reading ]
When something’s messing with your HVAC system, one of the first places to look is your thermostat. Most models have a digital display that will show 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 rely 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 starting out in the job market or considering 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 good career opportunities. In the last several years, there has been [Continue Reading ]
When you’re looking for quality HVAC services, you usually 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 best ways to confirm if an HVAC technician has experience is by looking for their [Continue Reading ]
