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Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

furnace gas valve

  If your furnace is connected to your home’s natural gas line, it needs the right gas pressure to prevent performance and safety problems.  Knowing a furnace’s proper natural gas pressure can help you spot problems. These problems include low efficiency, poor heating, and gas leaks.  Understanding Gas Pressure in Furnaces Natural gas enters your […]

Technician inspecting home furnace.

Most homeowners take their major appliances for granted. One example is the furnace and its important heating function. You want your furnace to do its job, but you probably only spend a little time thinking about it or looking at how old it may be. You may be throwing money out the window and paying […]

Generator outside of a garage with snow on the ground around it.

Generators are one of the most valuable resources if the power goes out. However, it’s reasonable to wonder if one will work in snow, ice, or severe weather. The good news is that it’s possible with some sensible precautions.   Understanding Generators There are two kinds of power generators: portable and standby. Portable generators allow […]

Hand holding a smart phone next to a wall mounted thermostat, setting the temperature of the thermostat via the smart phone.

Smart home systems allow you to be precise in controlling the temperature, making them more energy-efficient than traditional thermostats. This is important because energy-efficient smart thermostats use less energy, lower electric bills, and release fewer environmental emissions.   What Is a Smart Thermostat? A smart thermostat is a device that can connect to Wi-Fi. This […]

Technician unscrewing a panel from a home furnace.

If your furnace briefly smells like burning the first time you turn it on in the fall, you’re experiencing a normal event. However, if this smell doesn’t go away within the first hour or two, it’s important to contact a furnace maintenance company. Failure to do so could result in an electrical fire, so be […]

Woman in green sweater adjusting smart thermostat.

Managing indoor temperature settings is key to maintaining energy efficiency within your home. The temperatures you set can impact your energy bills and energy conservation. In this blog, we look at how indoor temperature affects energy efficiency. We identify the best temperature settings for maximizing energy conservation. We also discuss the advantages of smart thermostats […]

Replacing home hvac filter

With winter approaching, it’s crucial to ensure that your HVAC system is efficient. You want to keep your home warm without breaking the bank. Having an efficient system saves on energy costs and reduces your carbon footprint. That’s where a winter efficiency audit comes in. In this blog, we look at what a winter efficiency […]

Man adjusting thermostat

  As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s essential to remember the importance of conserving energy. Energy conservation can help reduce environmental impact and save you money on bills. This holiday season, you can use your HVAC system to conserve energy. Plus, it helps to create a more sustainable Thanksgiving celebration. In this blog, we discuss how you […]

pilot light and blue flames inside a furnace.

There are some subtle ways your furnace can let you know something is wrong. One of these ways is by the color of your pilot light. It’s important to pay attention to these signs your furnace needs professional attention. That way, you can take action sooner rather than later. Plus, it’s vital to know when […]

Check your Furnace

When you leave your home, you may be debating whether you should leave your furnace running or not. On the one hand, turning it off would mean that you’re not using fuel that costs you money. But, you may have concerns that leaving it on while you’re away is not safe to do. Will Turning […]