Once the weather begins to cool off, you may be thinking about how you’ll make the most of your heating and cooling. After all, HVAC costs routinely make up a large piece of your monthly electric bill. To try and find ways to lower their HVAC bill, some [Continue Reading ]
The windows throughout your home are a portal to the outdoors, a way to draw light in as you take in the view of your garden, yard or landscape. The last thing you would want to see is a sweaty window plastered in a film of condensation. Not only [Continue Reading ]
Snow-covered winter weather presents a great opportunity for fun activities like sledding down the highest hill or snowball fights in the neighbor's yard. However, winter weather can be tough on your home. Excessively cold conditions can encourage the water lines in your house's plumbing system to freeze and burst, [Continue Reading ]
A furnace is often a background player at home, helping keep you warm in the cold winter months. It regularly doesn’t get noticed until something goes wrong. One source could be that your furnace has a cracked heat exchanger. It can be a safety risk, so it’s worthwhile to [Continue Reading ]
When you imagine winter, you hopefully think about a comfy evening in your warm home. But once in a while winter decides not to go along with our plans, and we end up shivering in our own homes. You won't always be able to prevent a blizzard from showing up, [Continue Reading ]
Using a Nest thermostat is one of the most convenient ways to optimize the daily schedule of your HVAC system. This smart thermostat can be taught your preferences and automatically make improvements. But as you may expect, it won’t work correctly or at all if you see an [Continue Reading ]
The thought of installing both a furnace and heat pump might feel somewhat strange at first. After all, why do you need two heating systems? While furnaces and heat pumps both provide energy-efficient heat, the variations in their design actually make employing both of them a reasonable option. [Continue Reading ]
When something’s messing with your HVAC system, one of the first places to check is your thermostat. Many models have a digital display that will reveal a specific numerical error code. This error code can be used to help determine the problem and streamline the troubleshooting and repair [Continue Reading ]
A mini-split system can be a great addition to your home. Unlike traditional forced-air systems, mini-splits don’t depend on the maze of air ducts to provide 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 interested in a new career, it’s a good idea to research what’s in demand. The higher the demand, the easier it is to find training, certifications and strong career opportunities. In the last few years, there has been a [Continue Reading ]
