The windows in your home are a gateway to the outdoors, a way to allow light in as you enjoy the view of your garden, yard or other surroundings. The last thing you need to see is a sweaty window coated in a film of condensation. Not only are [Continue Reading ]
Snow-covered winter weather offers fun activities like sledding down a nearby hill or snowball fights in the back yard. However, winter weather can be tough on your home. Excessively cold conditions can cause the water lines in your home to freeze and burst, which can lead to severe water [Continue Reading ]
A furnace is usually a background player for your home, keeping you warm across the cold winter months. It regularly doesn’t get noticed until a malfunction appears. One cause could be that your furnace has a cracked heat exchanger. It can potentially be hazardous, so it’s worthwhile to familiarize [Continue Reading ]
When you imagine winter, we hope you think of a comfortable evening in your warm home. But once in a while winter doesn't want to go along with our plans, and we end up shivering in our own homes. You may not be able to stop a blizzard from rolling [Continue Reading ]
Using a Nest thermostat is one of the best ways to perfect the day-to-day schedule of your comfort system. This smart thermostat can learn your preferences and automatically make adjustments. But as you may expect, it won’t work properly or at all if you see an error code [Continue Reading ]
The thought of running both a furnace and heat pump may feel a little odd at first. After all, why do you need two sources of heat? Even though furnaces and heat pumps both provide energy-efficient heat, the differences in their design actually make employing both of them [Continue Reading ]
When something’s messing with your HVAC system, one of the first places to look is your thermostat. Many models use a digital display that will show a specific numerical error code. This error code can be used to help diagnose the problem and streamline the troubleshooting and repair [Continue Reading ]
A mini-split system can be a useful addition to your home. Unlike traditional forced-air systems, mini-splits don’t need the maze of air ducts to provide comfortable indoor temperatures. Instead, you can install one or several units in the rooms or spaces that need them most. But where exactly are the [Continue Reading ]
Whether you’re new to the job market or looking for a different career, it’s a good idea to research what’s in demand. The higher the demand, the more likely it is to find training, certifications and strong career opportunities. In the last few years, there has been a [Continue Reading ]
When you’re looking for quality HVAC services, you generally want a technician that understands what they’re doing. Lots of service companies advertise experienced staff, but how can you know for sure? One of the most consistent ways to confirm if an HVAC technician is knowledgeable is by looking [Continue Reading ]
