Romantic Ways to Stay Warm This Winter

November 30th, 2018
The temperatures are dropping and if you’re staying in tonight due to the cold weather, we have some great tips for creating a warm, romantic night at home. Although it might be freezing outdoors, that doesn’t mean you can’t heat

What Is a Heat Exchanger and Why Is It Important?

November 27th, 2018
What Is a Heat Exchanger in a Furnace? The heat exchanger, also known as a fire box or “chamber,” is made up of coiled tubes (though not “coils”) which contain the hot combustion gases. When the blower kicks on and

Do Furnaces and Heaters Dry Out the Air?

November 23rd, 2018
In the winter, we all experience the effects of dry air on our skin, hair, breathing passages, and hydroscopic (moisture-absorbing) possessions. We’ve written about how to get relief from dry air, different types of humidifiers, and the effects of dry

How to Lower Energy Bills This Winter

November 13th, 2018
How can you stay warm and comfortable while saving money on your energy bills this winter? Here are 7 ways to make sure your castle is cozy and energy-efficient all winter long. Lower the thermostat thermostat Install a programmable thermostat

Top 6 Warning Signs That You Need a New Furnace This New Year

November 9th, 2018
We all make new year’s resolutions in order to better ourselves. But sometimes, in order to make our lives better, we need to let certain things go and move on. One of those things might be your furnace. It had

7 Reasons to Convert a Wood Fireplace to Gas

October 30th, 2018
Despite being notoriously inefficient, fireplaces continue to be prized for their ambience and elegance. Humans have always enjoyed sitting around a crackling fire — that won't change. The good news is that modern, well-maintained fireplaces can work as an effective

Heat Pump Troubleshooting and Repair Chart

October 23rd, 2018
A heat pump is basically a central air conditioner that also provides heating by reversing itself and drawing heat from the outdoor air to the interior of the house (yes, even cold air contains heat energy). The maintenance needs of

How to Inspect and Clean Furnace Intake and Exhaust Pipes

October 19th, 2018
With winter coming, many of us are getting our homes prepared for the colder weather. While scheduling a professional furnace tune-up, changing filters, and testing smoke and CO detectors are essential, so is checking the furnace’s intake and exhaust pipes.

4 Benefits of Central Humidifiers

October 16th, 2018
With the colder weather comes drier air. Winter is notorious for dry skin, chapped lips, static electricity, and other low humidity symptoms. To make things worse, heating systems can make your indoor air even drier. And the leakier your home,

Indoor and Outdoor Fall Maintenance Checklist

October 12th, 2018
The temperatures are dropping and so are the leaves. It’s time to start preparing your home for colder weather. Here’s a useful fall maintenance checklist to keep you cozy, safe, and comfortable through the holiday season and beyond.  Indoor Fall