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Energy Efficiency Tips for Winter in Minnesota
If you’ve lived through a few Minnesota winters, you know how quickly temperatures can plummet. It’s tempting to reach for the thermostat as soon as you feel the first chill, but heating costs can spiral if you’re not careful. Luckily, a few simple adjustments can keep your home comfortable without sending your energy bills through Read more
Annual HVAC Maintenance: What Is It, and Why Do I Need It?
Your home’s HVAC system is the most important part of your indoor safety and comfort, and it’s critical that it works constantly and efficiently — especially in our unique climate. Cheaper is most definitely NOT better when it comes to annual HVAC maintenance. How Much Does it Cost to Service HVAC Systems? On average, annual Read more
5 Ways Balancing Central Heating in Minnesota Can Go Wrong
When your home’s temperatures fluctuate between rooms, it can feel like you’re living in multiple climates. If the living room feels like Florida and the bedrooms remind you of Alaska, or vice versa, it can make daily life more difficult. Nobody should have to switch between shorts and snow pants going from room to room, Read more
What to Do If Your Furnace Stops Working
Is your furnace acting funny? Home heating in Minnesota is no laughing matter — if your furnace has stopped working and you need to know what to do or fix to make things comfortable again, you’re in the right place. So, what should you do if your furnace stops working? Step one is to identify Read more
How Long Does It Take to Replace a Furnace & When to Replace It?
When the sub-zero temperatures arrive in Minnesota, we all look forward to a warm, cozy home where we can put up our feet and relax. But what if your furnace is heading toward the great white light? Like many appliances, how long a furnace will last and when to replace it depends a great deal Read more
Why Does My Furnace Smell? 4 Odors You Should Never Ignore
All HVAC systems emit odor. Sometimes it’s good, like the scent of breakfast wafting through the house. Sometimes it’s bad, like any of these distinct malfunction-signaling odors: Rotten eggs Melting plastic, metal or rubber Smokiness Mustiness The key to staying safe is to never ignore when your furnace smells — knowing the reasons why it Read more
New HVAC Technology That Will Transform Your Home
Since the invention of air conditioning systems back in the 70s, HVAC technology has continued to evolve with some of the largest advancements happening in the 21st century. For Minnesota families, having up-to-date heating and cooling systems can make your home far more comfortable during those unpredictable winter and summer months. That includes Read more
Time for Your HVAC Checkup! The Perks of Regular HVAC Maintenance
Cooler weather is setting in, and as any true Minnesotan knows, sub zero temperatures will be here before we know it. Extreme weather can hit at any time, as anyone who remembers the famous Halloween blizzard of ‘91 can attest to. This means you’re ready to schedule a professional HVAC tune-up to ensure you won’t Read more
Should You Repair or Replace Your Old Gas Furnace? 7 Major Considerations
Minnesota weather is intense and unpredictable — including the amount of strain it puts on your HVAC system throughout the year. Before the bitter cold sits in, however, ask yourself: is my furnace working at peak performance? If not, it may be time for some repairs — or maybe even a brand new furnace. It Read more
How HVAC Condenser Coils Work and How to Clean Them
When it comes to central AC maintenance, you’ll want to ensure that the condenser coils are regularly checked. Why? Dirty, clogged condenser coils reduce HVAC efficiency and increase energy consumption, and what happens is your system starts to overheat or fail — a problem no one wants to have. If you’re ready to clean your Read more