Keep your home’s heating and cooling systems running at their maximum efficiency by scheduling an annual service check with your HVAC contractor. By performing routine maintenance and cleaning regularly for your heating and cooling equipment, not only do you reduce the chance of costly equipment failure, but also extend the life of your systems.
Air purification systems may not be something you give much thought to, but they should be. If your indoor air quality is poor, you may not notice it until someone in your family develops a nasty cold or cough, or you may be unfortunate enough to have nagging, persistent symptoms such as headaches, fatigue and respiratory problems. A whole-house air purification system can help keep your indoor air quality at its best while keeping your family healthy.
The air filter for your HVAC system protects your heating and cooling equipment and helps improve the quality of the air in your house. Though filters appear fairly straightforward, there’s actually a science behind how they work. The industry uses the MERV (minimum efficiency reporting value) system to rate how effectively an air filter traps the smallest particles.
With the cold temperatures that grip the Twin Cities during the winter, your home should be a warm place to escape the chill. Unfortunately, the heat has a variety of ways to seep out of your home, causing your home to get chilly and your utility bills to rise. Here are several solutions for staying warm this winter and reducing energy loss around your home:
When a homeowner’s deciding on an HVAC system, one of the primary considerations should be energy efficiency. The more energy efficient the system, the more money you’ll save in the long run and the better your system will perform for both you and the environment.
Does your house have that middle-of-winter, stale air feel? Do you long for some fresh air to improve the air quality in your living space? Are you prone to respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis? You don’t have to wait for spring to improve your indoor air quality. There are many ways to add ventilation to your home, even during the cold Minnesota winter.
During the long, cold winters in Minnesota, your whole-house humidifier needs more attention and maintenance than any other time of the year. This is because the humidifier is continuously running, right alongside your heating system. Whole-house humidifiers are responsible for keeping moisture in your indoor air, since heated air can become uncomfortably dry during the winter.
If you’re shopping for a new furnace, take the time to explore the new and redesigned components that place high-efficiency furnaces in a class by themselves. With safer operation, greater fuel efficiency and many comfort features, you may be scratching your head finding it difficult to decide which upgraded feature you like the best.
In all likelihood, most homeowners have probably heard the term “red-tagged furnace,” but many probably don’t know exactly what this means. It’s not the end of the world, but it can definitely require an immediate response. If the furnace in your Twin Cities metro area home is in danger of being red-tagged, you probably have questions.
