Once the weather starts to cool off, you may be thinking about how you’ll take full advantage of your heating and cooling. After all, HVAC expenses routinely add up to a significant piece of your monthly electric bill. To figure out new ways to lower their HVAC bill, [Continue Reading ]
The windows in your home open up to the outdoors, a way to let light in when you take in the view of your garden, yard or scenery. The last thing you need to see is a sweaty window coated in a layer of condensation. Not only are windows [Continue Reading ]
Lots of snow and winter weather offers a fun day sledding down the highest hill or snowball fights in the front yard. That being said, winter weather can be difficult on your home. Excessively cold conditions can cause the water lines in your home to freeze and burst, which [Continue Reading ]
A furnace is often a background player in your home, keeping you warm in the cold winter months. It regularly doesn’t get noticed until a malfunction appears. One cause could be that your furnace has a cracked heat exchanger. It’s a potentially dangerous issue, so it’s important to learn [Continue Reading ]
When you think of winter, you hopefully think of a comfortable evening in your warm home. But sometimes winter doesn't feel like going along with our plans, and we're left shivering in our own homes. You might not be able to stop a blizzard from rolling through, but you can [Continue Reading ]
Operating a Nest thermostat is one of the best ways to perfect the daily schedule of your heating and cooling. This smart thermostat can learn your preferences and automatically make adjustments. But as you might expect, it won’t work correctly or at all if you see an error [Continue Reading ]
The thought of running both a furnace and heat pump may feel somewhat odd at first. After all, why would you need two sources of heat? Although furnaces and heat pumps both produce energy-efficient heat, the differences in their design actually make employing both of them a worthwhile [Continue Reading ]
When something’s wrong with your HVAC system, one of the first places to check is your thermostat. Many models use a digital display that will reveal a specific numerical error code. This error code can be used to help diagnose the problem and streamline the troubleshooting and repair [Continue Reading ]
A mini-split system can be an excellent 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 several 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 looking for 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 strong career opportunities. In the last couple of years, there has [Continue Reading ]
