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-Continue reading “Is your furnace prepared?”
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Furnace Not Blowing Warm Air?
If your furnace is not blowing warm air, check your filter first. Usually a furnace stops working because the filter is so dirty that it is blocking the air flow and that it won’t let the proper amount of air flow through it. Go to your furnace and remove your filter. If it is completelyContinue reading “Furnace Not Blowing Warm Air?”
Furnace Filter Facts!
Now that that we have fired up the furnaces for the upcoming hibernation, I mean winter season, you may have noticed you are sneezing more, have to dust more often or have mysteriously dirty heat vents. Wait a second! When did you last change the furnace filter? If it has been longer than a month,Continue reading “Furnace Filter Facts!”
Chug, Chug, Gasp!
Most of us never give our gas or electric furnace a second thought, until there is a problem with it. A furnace never chugs to a stop in the middle of July, mainly because it is not in use at the time. But, when a furnace gasps to a hault, in the middle of JanuaryContinue reading “Chug, Chug, Gasp!”
Not Sure if You Should Repair or Replace?
Deciding when it’s time to repair or replace your heating and cooling system can be difficult. As with a car or any other mechanical system, there are many factors to consider, including the age and condition of the equipment. Are you frequently repairing your old system, do your monthly utility bills keep rising? Even ifContinue reading “Not Sure if You Should Repair or Replace?”
$1500 Tax Credit
Did you know that we carry and install a wide selection of heating, cooling and ventilation products that can qualify you for up to a $1,500 tax credit based on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit is a product of the new stimulus bill given to consumersContinue reading “$1500 Tax Credit”
Who Makes the Best Furnace?
When the time finally comes to replace your old gas furnace, you want straight answers. And when choosing equipment, we frequently hear, “Who makes the BEST brand of furnace?” Just like the question “who makes the best car?” opinions may differ. We think Lennox is the best HVAC equipment out there, but that doesn’t answerContinue reading “Who Makes the Best Furnace?”
Spring is Near!
Spring is in the air. You can literally smell it getting nearer. I dream of this all winter… The warm sunshine, the sound of melting snow dripping and the birds chirping. I am tempted to open the windows today, now that we finally hit 60 degrees, but living with a heating guy, I know better.Continue reading “Spring is Near!”
Pick up some batteries…
I can say with confidence that each one of you will find yourselves in a department store at some point in the next 3 weeks. So pick up some extra batteries while you are there. Why? For the presents and toys? Well maybe, but for sure for your families safety. Right now is a goodContinue reading “Pick up some batteries…”
Winter is Officially…COLD!!!
It’s here. There is no denying it. It is the kind of cold that hurts your lungs. Gone are the days of sending the kids to the bus stop without hats, mittens, boots and scarves. (Think “A Christmas Story”: “Help! I can’t put my arms down!!”) But if you think scraping the car off isContinue reading “Winter is Officially…COLD!!!”
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