With the proper maintenance, the average modern furnace has a good 20 to 30 years of reliable service ahead of it. If your furnace is more than 15 years old, you should prepare yourself for a furnace replacement in the near future. This isn’t to say that your furnace will fail shortly, but you do … Continued Keep Reading
High efficiency heating can be a great investment due to the money it will save you on energy bills over the years. However, to get the best results from it, you need to make sure your home is also efficient. There are many aspects of your home that can undermine your high efficiency heating by … Continued Keep Reading
Star Local Media has opened nominations for their annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Through this program, you can nominate and then shortly thereafter vote for your favorite business that will then be listed in a special section that will run in the local paper on Jan. 26, 2014. We hope you’ll nominate and then vote for … Continued Keep Reading
Heat pumps are an efficient option for heating and cooling your home no matter whether they’re air-source or geothermal. However, there are some significant differences between the two that you’ll want to understand when considering which option is best for your home. The main draw of heat pumps is the unmatched heating efficiency they offer. … Continued Keep Reading
It’s possible to save money on heating this winter without having to sacrifice your comfort, just by improving your home’s energy efficiency, adjusting your thermostat and keeping the heating system in top shape. Have your heating system tuned up by an HVAC professional. Not only will it cut your heating bills, it’ll also lengthen the … Continued Keep Reading
If you’re planning to make a space in your home livable that doesn’t have access to your home’s forced-air heating system, your options for heating it include a portable heater or ductless heating. Both have distinct benefits, but if it’s a space you plan to use year-round you might consider going ductless. These systems are … Continued Keep Reading
Heat pumps are a unique piece of HVAC equipment in that they can provide both heating and cooling to your home. Heat pumps offer many advantages, but they do have some limitations that also need to be taken into account when considering one for your home. To help understand heat pump pros and cons, it … Continued Keep Reading
Winter is on its way. You’ve changed your filter, gotten your annual tune-upand done everything you need to prepare for the heating season. So then why is your furnace blowing cold air? There could be any number of reasons. First, wait a minute or so to see if the air heats up. When you turn … Continued Keep Reading
Some people mistakenly think that when it comes to buying a furnace, bigger is always better. After all, a bigger furnace means more heat, which means your home will reach its target temperature faster, right? Wrong. In fact, proper furnace sizing is an essential prerequisite to buying a new furnace. If your furnace is too … Continued Keep Reading
When your furnace turns on and off repeatedly, it can be annoying. But more than that, it can cause disparate temperatures throughout your home, even within the same room. This can lead to headaches, nausea and general discomfort. In addition, it can cause undue stress on your unit, so that it breaks down more frequently … Continued Keep Reading
An air filter is a pretty simple and straightforward component of your HVAC system. It’s relatively inexpensive and unassuming. But depending on how you use it, the filter can be one of the most fundamental parts of your indoor air-quality strategy or a major headache when it comes to A/C and furnace maintenance. To keep … Continued Keep Reading
Annual fuel utilization efficiency, or AFUE, is a measure of the efficiency of a furnace. When you shop for a new furnace, you will find this number displayed on each unit to help you compare the various models. The AFUE number represents the percentage of energy that is turned into useful heat for your home. … Continued Keep Reading
