Snow-covered winter weather presents a great opportunity for things like sledding down the neighborhood hill or snowball fights in the front yard. At the same time, winter weather can be hard on your home. Excessively cold conditions can encourage the water lines in your home to freeze and burst, [Continue Reading ]
A furnace is usually a background player at home, keeping you warm in the cold winter months. It frequently isn't noticed until a malfunction appears. One cause could be that your furnace has a cracked heat exchanger. It can be a safety risk, so it’s critical to learn the [Continue Reading ]
When you imagine winter, ideally you think about a cozy evening at home. But sometimes 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 stop a blizzard from rolling through, but you can prevent your [Continue Reading ]
Operating a Nest thermostat is one of the best ways to optimize the everyday schedule of your comfort system. This smart thermostat can learn your preferences and automatically make adjustments. But as you can expect, it won’t work well or at all if you see an error code [Continue Reading ]
The concept of installing both a furnace and heat pump may sound somewhat odd at first. After all, why do you need two sources of heat? While furnaces and heat pumps both deliver energy-efficient heat, the variations in their design actually make installing both of them a reasonable [Continue Reading ]
When something’s messing with your HVAC system, one of the first places to look is your thermostat. Many models use a digital display that will display a specific numerical error code. This error code can be used to help determine the problem and speed up the troubleshooting and [Continue Reading ]
A mini-split system can be a useful addition to your home. Unlike central forced-air systems, mini-splits don’t need the maze of air ducts to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. Instead, you can install one or more units in the rooms or spaces that need them most. But where exactly are the [Continue Reading ]
Whether you’re starting out in the job market or considering a different career, it’s a good idea to find out 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 likely want a technician that knows what they’re doing. Lots of service companies advertise experienced staff, but how can you know for certain? One of the most consistent ways to check if an HVAC technician is knowledgeable is by [Continue Reading ]
It's a positive thing that your plumbing is reliable. When your plumbing is making sounds or is loud, you might start to worry. While some sounds are normal, others aren’t. We’ll walk you through five common noises and how to solve them. These noises involve: Plumbing is whistling [Continue Reading ]
