COVID-19 UPDATE

For the safety of your family and ours, we are committed to taking all necessary precautions in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. We have recently implemented procedures on how we conduct our business, while providing you with the same level of service you know and trust. When entering your home we have developed protocols for

“Why does my furnace keep starting and stopping?”

If your furnace runs for a minute or two and then stops (it’s a common issue known as short-cycling), it can be really annoying and get really cold. More importantly, it is a sign of a problem that requires immediate attention.

It’s easy as 1, 2, 3!!!

With autumn’s cooler evening temperatures already creeping in and the predict 20’s next week, now is the right time to ensure your furnace is prepared for the winter weather ahead. Getting a head start on winter furnace maintenance can be the difference between a warm, comfortable home this season and dealing with unexpected repairs and

Is your furnace prepared?

Is it already that time of year again? The chill in the air says yes. Summer has ended here in MN and with it comes concerns about keeping homes warm during the fall and into the deep freeze. If you haven’t given much consideration to your home’s furnace over the summer -and you likely haven’t-

Blowing Snow…

With the snowfall, icy temps and blowing wind we’ve received the last few weeks, we want to encourage you to take a minute and check your outside furnace vents. (You should be checking after all heavy snowfalls.) Snowdrifts or ice blocking furnace vents has been causing lots of furnaces to go out recently. Worse yet,

Our thoughts on Duct Cleaning

You receive a flyer offering to clean the air ducts at your home for only $99 – $139. The price sounds great so you have them come out. When they arrive the technician tries selling you item…after item…after item. They will try selling you an upgrade to clean the furnace (only licensed HVAC contractors should

That’s not an iceberg…it’s your air conditioner.

We finally had our first really HOT weekend in MN. We had a lot of service calls from homeowners addressing this topic. So we thought we’d help others understand why they have icy A/C’s. How is it possible for an air conditioner to look like an igloo, even in the warmest summer months? Needless to

Ten Most Common Air Conditioning Mistakes to Avoid

Here some of the biggest air conditioning mistakes people make, as well as how to reduce your usage and utility bills. Mistake No. 1: Bigger is Not Always Better Many people are inclined to buy  a bigger air conditioner, assuming it will make the home colder faster. However, an oversized air conditioner doesn’t generate uniform

BRRRR! Is Your Furnace Not Working?

So your furnace isn’t heating properly? Use this simple checklist to help you isolate the problem before calling for service. It could save you time and money. – Check your Thermostat. Is it set to the “heat” position or does it need new batteries? – Make sure your Thermostat Settings are set to the proper

Energy Tax Credit 2010

“Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency”? Wow, that’s a mouthful even for us, and we have spent a considerable amount of time researching EXACTLY what it means. So let’s break it down for you: If you purchase an energy-efficient product or renewable energy system for your home, you may be eligible for tax credits.