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When you think of the major systems used to keep your home functioning, you might assume your plumbing, heating, and air conditioning are all related. While the two are vitally important to run an efficient home, they are two separate systems. Here’s an overview of what each does. This can help you determine who to … Continued

What’s Wrong with My Thermostat? It’s freezing outside. You anticipate the warmth inside your home. But as you adjust to the indoor temperature, you know something isn’t right. The thermostat says 75 degrees. But your body temperature says 65 … or lower. Is something wrong with your thermostat? Or is it a bigger problem, a … Continued

Like most homeowners, you probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about your heating and cooling system. As long as it keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter, what else is there to think about? But did you know that the best HVAC systems actually work together to create a … Continued

When your air conditioning system turns on, do you hear a high-pitched whistling noise coming from your vents? The reason your air conditioning system is making that noise is because it has low return airflow. That means not enough air is moving through its return vents. This problem is usually caused by one of four … Continued

When was the last time you drove away from your house and only then remembered you forgot to turn the temperature down for the day? While you were away for hours at a time, your house sat toasty and warm. And you paid for the furnace to run continuously to heat a home that sat … Continued

Your furnace is one of the most crucial parts of your home’s overall operating systems. If it’s not well maintained, it won’t operate as efficiently as possible. Even dust and dirt buildup can quickly damage internal components, damage the motor, or corrode electrical connections. And that means both performance and efficiency will be impacted. It … Continued

Are Gas Furnaces Efficient? Read on! Most appliances that are in our home are taken for granted. They exist. They do their jobs. We think little about them until they break down and our lives are inconvenienced. Your furnace is at the top of that list. It sits in your basement or crawlspace, hidden behind … Continued

Every year the temperatures drop, and homeowners look for simple ways to reduce their monthly heating bills. With an aisle full of space heaters at your favorite big box store, it’s only natural to give them a minute or two of your attention. Should you invest in one? Overall, space heaters are safe to use … Continued

Have you ever walked into your home after being gone all day and found it freezing? You head to your thermometer, ready to boost the temperature and warm your home. But then you stop. How high should you turn it? Can you deal with it a little chillier than normal to avoid the high utility … Continued