If you live in an area of the country where the weather is relatively moderate, you should consider having a heat pump system for your HVAC. This type of system is very energy efficient and will keep your heating and cooling bills low. Although the name is "heat pump," it is not your typical heater. What it does is move heat from one place to another. In the summer, it moves heat from inside your house to the outside.
Read More
Having your furnace maintained regularly is an important part of taking good care of it and keeping it up and running. If you are thinking about calling an HVAC company to schedule an appointment for furnace maintenance, you could be wondering how much it will cost. Furnace maintenance costs can vary, but these are some of the things that impact the cost.
The Size of Your Furnace
First of all, the size of your furnace might have an impact on the cost of furnace maintenance.
Read More
Furnaces are so important to keep working great, especially during the winter months. If you ever run into an issue that you can't solve, don't hesitate getting help from a furnace repair contractor. They can address the following issues before they leave you with cold temperatures.
Dirty Air Ducts
The air ducts are what warm air travels through that's made by the furnace. Over time, they will collect dirt and debris.
Read More
When it gets cold outside, you aren't the only one looking for a place to get warm. Rats that may spend most of their time outdoors also want to escape the cold temperatures, and there's no warmer place than near your furnace. In addition to rats being gross, they can also cause expensive damage. Here's how to protect your furnace from rats.
Eliminate Crawlspaces
While cartoons always show rats coming in through a big hole in the wall, they can squeeze in through much tighter spaces.
Read More
As the autumn weather begins to get colder, there is a lot of maintenance that needs to be done before the winter weather arrives. Your HVAC needs to have the AC serviced and winterized to protect against damage during stormy weather and the ducts need to be inspected, cleaned, and adjusted for winter heating. The following HVAC maintenance checklist will help you do the autumn maintenance that needs to be done to get your home ready for the winter months and colder weather.
Read More