8 Must-Do Home Projects to Prep Your Home for Fall September marks the official beginning of autumn, which means there are bathing suits and flip-flops to be put away and cold weather preparations to be made. Tackling some key maintenance…
Is It Too Late for a Heating System Inspection?
Is It Too Late for a Heating System Inspection? As winter’s chill begins to lose its bite and the promise of spring whispers in the air, homeowners who never got around to having their heating system inspected this heating season…
The Ideal Thermostat Temperature for Winter Comfort
The Ideal Thermostat Temperature for Winter Comfort As winter sets in and the chill in the air becomes more pronounced, homeowners face the age-old question: What is the optimal thermostat temperature to strike the perfect balance between comfort and energy…
Is It Time to Replace My Furnace?
Is It Time to Replace My Furnace? As winter approaches, your furnace’s ability to keep your home warm and comfortable becomes of paramount importance. After all, no one enjoys waking up to a teeth-chattering cold house. This time of year,…
What’s That Smell Coming From My Heating System?
What’s That Smell Coming From My Heating System? Certain scents are synonymous with fall, like freshly baked apple pie, all things pumpkin spice, and the burning smell you notice when you turn the heat on for the first time this…
How Energy Efficient Is My Gas Furnace?
How Energy Efficient Is My Gas Furnace? The concept of the “high-efficiency furnace” dates back to the 1980s when the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 required all new furnaces be at least 78 percent efficient, meaning 78 percent of the heat…
Why It’s Not Too Late for a Heating Inspection and Tune-Up
Why It’s Not Too Late for a Heating Inspection and Tune-Up No matter if you use a furnace, boiler, in-floor heating system, heat pump, or ductless system, it needs to have an annual tune-up and inspection by an experienced HVAC…
Home Heating Safety Tips
Home Heating Safety Tips Your furnace has an important, multi-faceted job to do: Keep your warm and comfortable Operate properly and efficiently for approximately 6 months a year Filter out dirt, dust, and other pollutants so they don’t enter your…
The Perfect Thermostat Temp for Cooler Weather
The Perfect Thermostat Temp for Cooler Weather Every family squabbles about something every now and then. You want Italian for dinner while your kids want Chinese. Your spouse wants to watch a rom-com while you’d prefer action-adventure. Then there’s the…
Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Furnace
Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Furnace Your furnace works hard all fall and winter long to keep you and your family from the shivering, teeth-chattering, cold air that would otherwise fill your home. It works even better with annual…
