Whenever temperature drop, it’s time to turn up the heat indoors. During the winter months, the furnace is used nearly every day throughout much of the country. Eventually, even the best furnace will need some type of repair with heavy use. Heating repairs can be pricey. The average cost of heating repairs is between $133 and $456. There are also a few different things that are often the culprit for a heater that doesn’t work. Read More»
If daily comfort is important to you, what happens when you’re dealing with spring conditions one day, summer the next, and then a freak winter storm? Although the science behind climate change is pushing a huge debate, the results aren’t; weather is getting weirder, and it costs money to compensate. Short of conditioning yourself without air conditioning (AC), you need to understand how your AC handles rapid weather changes. Here are a few air conditioning systems details, along with ways an AC services expert can help. Read More»
Water heaters generally last from 10 to 15 years. Once this time is up, some people think they automatically need to replace their heater. But while this gives you a pretty good idea of when to replace it, that span is still pretty long. Some people agree that if it’s still working, keep it around. Others disagree. Here are a few things to think about that will help you make this decision. Read More»
Wood and pellet stoves are two alternative type of heating units that burn firewood and pellets (which are made out of compressed wood and other organic materials) respectively. Though both types of heaters make use of burning wood based products to heat your home, the slight material differences in their fuel and differences in their installation provide each type of stove with a distinct set of advantages and drawbacks. Understanding what each type of stove has to offer your home can help you pick the one that best fulfills your heating needs. Read More»
When your air conditioner is serviced annually, it should run all summer without giving you problems. However, sometimes parts wear out and repairs need to be made. It’s often difficult to know what’s going on with your HVAC. Sometimes it could be something as simple as the power is switched off or the thermostat not set right. Other times, it could be a bad fan motor or refrigerant leak. You don’t want to ignore problems with your AC because they’ll probably be less expensive to repair when the problem is minor. Read More»