Whether it’s a tropical vacation or a long trip for work, taking a trip means making plans for your home comfort system. You won’t be using it while you’re on a trip, so you can make adjustments as necessary to conserve your energy use. At the same time, you [Continue Reading ]
The snowy winter weather brings things like sledding down the highest hill or snowball fights in the front yard. At the same time, winter weather can be difficult on your home. Excessively cold conditions can cause the water lines in your house's plumbing system to freeze and burst, which [Continue Reading ]
A furnace is usually a background player for your home, keeping you warm across the cold winter months. It frequently doesn’t get noticed until a malfunction appears. One root cause might be that your furnace has a cracked heat exchanger. It can potentially be hazardous, so it’s worthwhile to [Continue Reading ]
When you imagine winter, you hopefully imagine a comfy evening at home. But every now and then winter doesn't want to go along with our plans, and we end up shivering in our own homes. You might not be able to prevent a blizzard from rolling through, but you can [Continue Reading ]
Installing a Nest thermostat is one of the most convenient ways to optimize the day-to-day schedule of your comfort system. This smart thermostat can recognize your preferences and automatically make adjustments. But as you may expect, it won’t work correctly or at all if you see an error [Continue Reading ]
The idea of installing both a furnace and heat pump might seem a little strange at first. After all, why do you need two sources of heat? Even though furnaces and heat pumps both provide energy-efficient heat, the variations in their design really make using both of them [Continue Reading ]
When something’s wrong with your HVAC system, one of the first places to look 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 an excellent addition to your home. Unlike traditional forced-air systems, mini-splits don’t need the maze of air ducts to provide comfortable indoor temperatures. Instead, you can install one or several units in the rooms or spaces that need them most. But where exactly are the [Continue Reading ]
Whether you’re new to the job market or interested in a different career, it’s a good 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 couple of years, there has been [Continue Reading ]
When you’re trying to find quality HVAC services, you usually want a technician that understands what they’re doing. Many service companies advertise experienced staff, but how can you know for sure? One of the best ways to confirm if an HVAC technician is knowledgeable is by looking for [Continue Reading ]
