Furnace not working? The first chilly days of the year are no fun if you turn on the heat and nothing happens. At a certain point, sweaters and fuzzy socks aren't enough. Do you a) turn on the oven and try to heat the house, b) DIY some repairs, or c) call a professional? Whatever you [...]
Fun fact about your furnace: it was the Romans who first invented the furnace. Most use propane or natural gas to heat your home. They're also the most commonly used heating system in the United States. And while they last a long time, problems can and do arise. While repair issues range from lack [...]
Imagine it's a cold night and you hurry to get inside. Thankfully, it's warm. The furnace is running and you quickly get comfortable. Then you wonder: Have I had my furnace for too long? How will I know when to replace it? Don't wait until the worst case scenario. Here are 7 signs it's time [...]
In the US, three-quarters of homes have an air conditioner. They use 6% of the energy produced which costs more than $29 billion every year. By performing checks following an HVAC plan, homeowners can extend the unit's lifespan. Winter is coming and so is the heat of summer. To keep your home cool, you need [...]
Are you in the dark about pilot lights? Though many new homes and devices have done away with the gas pilot light, you're still likely to run into one at some point in your life. Nobody really ever explains how to use one, though, or what they're for. We're here to help you out! It's [...]
The average American family wastes over $100 on their energy bill every month due to lack of energy efficiency. One of the biggest energy-wasting appliances in the American household is the furnace and a simple change of the air filter could help to cut back on all of the money you're wasting every month! A furnace filter [...]
Approximately 75 percent of utility costs in American households come from the energy used by home electronics, including HVAC. Much of this power is wasted when the electronics are in standby mode. During normal use, dirt, dust, and leaves can accumulate in and around the components. If HVAC preventive maintenance is not done, your system will [...]
