Between a much-needed vacation or a lengthy trip for work, taking a trip means making preparations for your home comfort system. You can't use it while you’re away, so you can make adjustments as appropriate to conserve your energy use. At the same time, you shouldn't just turn it [Continue Reading ]
Snow-covered winter weather presents a great opportunity for a fun day sledding down the highest hill or snowball fights in the front yard. That being said, winter weather can be difficult on your home. Severely cold conditions can encourage the water lines in your house's plumbing system to freeze [Continue Reading ]
A furnace is usually a background player for your home, helping keep you warm in 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 [Continue Reading ]
When you think of winter, we hope you think of a comfy evening in your warm home. But once in a while winter decides not to go along with our plans, and we're left shivering in our own homes. You may not be able to keep a blizzard from blowing [Continue Reading ]
Operating a Nest thermostat is one of the most convenient ways to improve the day-to-day schedule of your comfort system. This smart thermostat can recognize your preferences and automatically make improvements. But as you may expect, it won’t work properly or at all if you see an error [Continue Reading ]
The concept of using both a furnace and heat pump can sound a bit strange at first. After all, why do you need two sources of heat? Although furnaces and heat pumps both deliver energy-efficient heat, the differences in their design genuinely make using both of them a [Continue Reading ]
When something’s messing with your HVAC system, one of the first places to check is your thermostat. Most models use a digital display that will show a specific numerical error code. This error code can be used to help diagnose the problem and speed up the troubleshooting and [Continue Reading ]
A mini-split system can be a great addition to your home. Unlike central 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 interested in a different career, it’s a smart idea to look into 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 [Continue Reading ]
When you’re trying to find quality HVAC services, you usually want a technician that knows what they’re doing. Lots of service companies advertise expert staff, but how can you know for certain? One of the easiest ways to confirm if an HVAC technician is knowledgeable is by checking [Continue Reading ]
