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Head back to the 1800s and most homes were heated by wood. As we moved into the 1900s, coal was introduced as a more efficient way to heat the entire home. Yet like wood, coal was a messy endeavor. Coal had to be delivered to your home and often dumped into the basement via a … Continued

Are you taking your home’s air quality for granted? Many people do. If you don’t deal with day-to-day respiratory problems, you might not pay attention to the overall air quality. But what if you’re about to bring a new baby into your home? Their immune systems can’t filter out the harmful pollutants in the same … Continued

Did you know that the average HVAC system’s lifespan is anywhere between 15 and 20 years? According to the US Department of Energy, that’s about how long you can expect your heating and cooling systems to last … if they are well cared for The number one reason why your furnace and air conditioner may … Continued

Improving energy efficiency doesn’t just benefit you, the homeowner. It benefits everyone across the United States. By reducing the amount of energy we use to power our heat and air conditioning systems, we can reduce our fossil fuel consumption and reduce our impact on carbon pollution and climate change. What’s more, the lower we make … Continued

The air conditioning system in your home has two functions: to produce cool air and to circulate it throughout your home. In order to circulate cooled air, the air conditioning unit has a fan that pushes it through the ductwork and out through the vents. With most central air conditioning systems, you have two fan … Continued

It’s springtime. And as the days grow longer, and the weather turns nicer, one of the first changes you’ll make to get ready for the new season is to flip off the furnace and turn on your air conditioner for the first time. Will it be ready for you when you need it most? In … Continued

Does your home operate with a gas furnace? That means it heats your home using natural gas. Of course, the process is a little more complicated than feeding natural gas into your furnace. The process starts with ignition. Depending on the age of your furnace, it can start in one of two ways: a pilot … Continued

This time of year, Denver is at its best. We have blue skies in abundance. Flowers are popping out everywhere. And in the middle of the afternoon when the sun is shining, it feels like the middle of summer. Wait a minute. That’ll change. Don’t get too excited about spring cleaning yet. We may still … Continued

Is there mold in your ductwork? Homeowners notice it in many ways. Is there a musty odor throughout your house? Does it become stronger when the air conditioner runs? Do you have allergy-like symptoms that become stronger when you’re at home? Does it get worse the more your HVAC operates? Do you have headaches when … Continued