We’ve answered the question, “Where is my furnace?”, but what about people with ductless mini-split systems? What is a ductless mini-split heat pump? Ductless mini-split systems use heat pump technology, but do not rely on a ducted forced air distribution system. You may have seen one in a hotel or motel room—conditioned air gets sent
Way before furnaces and central heating, humans had to stay warm somehow. How did our ancestors in Russia, Europe, Canada, and other cold places around the globe survive temperature extremes? One thing they did was come up with smart ways to make use of nature and preserve heat inside their shelters. This method of heating and cooling
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 things up indoors. Feel the love with this winter with these tips for staying warm
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 a good run, but now might be the time to get it replaced. So, here we’re
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 auxiliary to your central heating system. If other rooms aren’t in use, you can lower
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 a heat pump are very similar to an air conditioner, but they have some special
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. Often, furnace problems arise from blocked airflow in your intake or exhaust pipe. Even if
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 Maintenance Schedule a Professional Furnace Tune-Up The first thing you want to do to make
Did you know that heating equipment is normally the largest energy user in the home, accounting for around 45% of energy bills (US DOE)? Given the high expenses related to heating equipment, it’s important to make smart decisions regarding heating system replacements, repairs, and maintenance. If you are concerned about the costs and efficiency of
When you go upstairs in the summer, is it easily 10 degrees warmer than the downstairs? You try turning your thermostat down, but now your downstairs starts to freeze! If you have family living on both levels of your home, now you’ve got a battle over the thermostat, and nobody is happy. Somebody is bound