Once the weather is cooling off, you may be concerned about how you’ll take full advantage of your heating and cooling. After all, HVAC costs frequently contribute a significant chunk of your monthly electric bill. To try and find ways to save, some owners look closely at their [Continue Reading ]
The windows of your home are a gateway to the outdoors, a way to allow light in as you take in the view of your garden, yard or landscape. The last thing you want to see is a sweaty window coated in a film of condensation. Not only are [Continue Reading ]
The snowy winter weather brings a fun day sledding down a nearby hill or snowball fights in the neighbor's yard. However, winter weather can be hard on your home. Extremely cold conditions can cause the water lines in your home to freeze and burst, which may lead to severe [Continue Reading ]
A furnace is usually a background player in your home, keeping you warm during the cold winter months. It frequently won't be noticed until something goes wrong. One root cause could be that your furnace has a cracked heat exchanger. It can be a safety risk, so it’s worthwhile [Continue Reading ]
When you think of winter, you hopefully think about a comfortable evening in your warm home. But sometimes winter doesn't want to go along with our plans, and we end up shivering in our own homes. You may not be able to stop a blizzard from blowing through, but you [Continue Reading ]
Installing a Nest thermostat is one of the best ways to improve the daily schedule of your heating and cooling. This smart thermostat can learn your preferences and automatically make adjustments. But as you can expect, it won’t work properly or at all if you see an error [Continue Reading ]
The thought of installing both a furnace and heat pump may sound a little strange at first. After all, why would you need two heating systems? Even though furnaces and heat pumps both provide energy-efficient heat, the differences in their design genuinely make employing both of them a [Continue Reading ]
When something’s messing with your HVAC system, one of the first places to look is your thermostat. Many models have a digital display that will reveal a specific numerical error code. This error code can be used to help diagnose the problem and streamline the troubleshooting and repair [Continue Reading ]
A mini-split system can be an excellent addition to your home. Unlike traditional forced-air systems, mini-splits don’t depend on the maze of air ducts to provide comfortable indoor temperatures. Instead, you can install one or more units in the rooms or spaces that need them most. But where exactly are [Continue Reading ]
Whether you’re new to the job market or considering a different career, it’s a great idea to research what’s in demand. The higher the demand, the easier it is to find training, certifications and good career opportunities. In the last several years, there has been a sharp rise [Continue Reading ]
