Heating & Cooling Blog
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...
4 Signs Your Central Air Conditioner Needs Service
Your central air conditioner is an appliance you depend on almost every day during the summer months. Unfortunately, your air conditioner will suffer wear over time and eventually need to be repaired. Here is an overview of four signs that your air conditioner is in...
No Ducts, No Problem: An AC Solution for Your Home
If you are tired of sweating through the warm season because your home does not have AC, there is a solution that will not require expensive and invasive duct installation: a ductless cooling system. A ductless cooling system can be the answer you are looking for when...
Do You Really Need That New Furnace? Questions to Ask First
Are you ready to replace your home's furnace? If you can't answer this question with complete confidence, take a look at what you need to consider before you invest in a new heating system. How Old Is Your Furnace? While age doesn't always predict the end of a...