Expert Tips

Have you ever looked around your home at the registers? Often, they are placed in different locations, some towards the floor, others near the ceiling. What purpose do each of these serve? Your home has two different types of vents: supply registers and return registers. Every time your HVAC unit turns on, it pushes air … Continued

Your HVAC system is one of the most complicated systems within your home. It’s more than a furnace in your basement or crawlspace, and an air conditioning unit sitting outside. It’s an intricate web of ductwork, ensuring every room in your home is adequately conditioned. Unfortunately, a lot of HVAC service providers look at it … Continued

When your furnace shuts down, it’s often at the most inopportune time. Ever had a dinner party scheduled, only to wake up to no heat in your home? Yep, that’s not the best way to start your day. Sometimes, things happen. Your furnace is just a piece of mechanical equipment. Over time, things will go … Continued

If your furnace is operating correctly, it should cycle about 2 to 3 times per hour. How long it operates depends on how cold it is outside. In milder temperatures, it may run for 10 to 15 minutes. The colder it gets, the longer the run cycle will be. If your furnace isn’t working correctly, … Continued

Are you making your furnace work harder than it should? It’s not something most of us think much about. You turn it on when the temperatures dip, expecting it to work. But what happens when you notice something’s not quite right? Maybe it clinks or squeals, making noises you’ve never heard before. Or maybe it … Continued

There’s a simple reason why your basement is a different temperature than your main living space, and why the first level of your home is different temperatures from the second story. Cold air is heavier than warm air. That means warm air rises up into your attic and out through the roof, while cold air … Continued

Think it’s hot outside today? Just wait. The only thing for certain here in Denver is the changing weather. Before you know it, you’ll be flipping the switch and putting your furnace back to work to take out the morning chill. Will your HVAC system be ready for winter? Most HVAC systems today are technologically … Continued

If you’re in the market for a new furnace, does it make sense to get the top of the line? Should you set your sights on upgrading to a 95 percent efficiency furnace to replace the one you have currently installed? The answer isn’t quite as black and white as you would assume it to … Continued

Is your furnace no longer producing heat the way it should? Here are some quick troubleshooting tips to help you get your furnace back up and running the way it should. Start with your thermostat If your furnace isn’t producing heat, the best place to start is with your thermostat. The thermostat controls how often … Continued

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Or is it? The last few months of the year mean more parties, more time with family and friends, and a greater chance of things going wrong with your HVAC system. How are the two correlated? Your heating and cooling equipment are your two biggest energy users … Continued