Heating & Cooling Blog
Dangers of an Improperly Sized Furnace
Furnace sizing depends on various factors, including local climate, size of the home, room configuration, and many other factors. Experienced heating technicians know how to do the calculations and get the sizing right. Both undersized and oversized furnaces can be...
4 Maintenance Tasks to Keep Your Furnace Running Efficiently
Now that winter is almost officially here, take the steps necessary to ensure that your home is able to remain warm and cozy throughout the season. With that being said, one of the most important maintenance tasks that you need to focus on is furnace upkeep. Your...
Questions to Ask Before, During, and After a Furnace Checkup
Did you recently schedule your first furnace checkup? Whether you're a new homeowner or you're new to HVAC maintenance, take a look at some important questions to ask the technician before, during, and after your appointment. What Does the Furnace Checkup Include? The...
Top Reasons Your Restaurant Needs Makeup Air
A makeup air system pulls air into your restaurant from outdoors and conditions it to the indoor temperature. The makeup air replaces the air that the restaurant loses via the exhaust system. Below are some critical reasons to install a makeup air system in your...
3 Problems That Leaky Ductwork Causes
Sometimes, HVAC problems that have a big impact on your home's comfort can be hard to track down. It may surprise you that home comfort issues may not be a direct result of problems with your furnace or air conditioner; rather, leaky air ducts may be to blame....
6 Tips for Reducing Allergens in Your Home
Allergies are a common occurrence, affecting over 50 million Americans each year, as noted by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Unfortunately, an allergy to mold, pet dander, or dust mites cause annoying nasal symptoms, and these allergens may enter into...
Furnace Tune-Ups: Everything You Need to Know
Your furnace keeps your home comfortable through the long Minnesota winters, so keeping up-to-date on maintenance is absolutely essential. The state Division of Energy Resources recommends furnace tune-ups once a year, but you may be wondering exactly what that really...
Thermostat or Air Conditioner? Summer Cooling Costs and Upgrades
With the warm weather on the horizon, do you need a new thermostat? If you're not sure whether you need to upgrade this key HVAC accessory, take a look at the top pre-summer season questions to ask right now. How Efficient Is Your Air Conditioner? Does your thermostat...
4 Problems From a Clogged HVAC Air Filter
The air filter is one of the easiest components of an HVAC system to maintain, but it is also one of the most often overlooked. Failing to perform monthly maintenance on your air filter can affect your heating and air in more ways than many homeowners realize....
Tips for Best Placement of an Outdoor AC Unit
A split air conditioner (AC) has a condenser unit that sits outside the house. Poor placement of the condenser unit has far-reaching consequences. Consider these critical factors so that you can place the condenser unit in the best place in your home. Flooding A...