Finding the right contractor for your HVAC installation is essential. You want someone who is honest, knowledgeable and an expert, someone who can not only install a new system, but who will know the best system to install, and the correct way to install it. With a little help from the federal Energy Star program, here are 10 tips for finding the right contractor:
When developing a clean-air strategy, you need a tool to help you rid your indoor air of germs that elude regular filters. A UV-light system will help you do just that. Paired with a high-efficiency air filter, a UV-light system will give you the highest indoor air quality possible.
The tightly sealed homes of today are great at keeping the elements out, but they also keep pollutants in. It’s shocking to realize that indoor air can be filled with more pollutants than in the downtown Twin Cities area. The dirt and dust you see collecting on surfaces in your home is only the beginning. If you want to breathe easier, consider a highly-effective HEPA filter. Here’s what you need to know about this kind of filter before you make the investment.
The temperature of your home is the number one factor that determines your indoor comfort level. Heating and cooling is also the single largest energy consumer in your home. This is why it’s so important to keep on top of your HVAC service. Proper maintenance will ensure your system doesn’t fail on you when you need it most while simultaneously making sure it runs as efficiently as possible. Here’s what you can do yourself to keep your A/C unit running smoothly:
The Twin Cities are heating up. Though the heat might initially be a nice change of pace from our permafrost winters, it can quickly become too much of a good thing. That’s why now is a good time to look at investing in a new air-conditioning system for your Twin Cities home.
All that heavy snow from last winter is just a memory here in the Twin Cities area, and now it’s time to face up to something even worse — those heavy thunderstorms that can knock out power for hours — and even days.
Now that summer has hit, you need to make sure that your air conditioner will keep you cool until fall. Here are six easy tips to get the most efficiency out of your unit and avoid costly repairs.
It might seem counter-intuitive, but with the onset of summer, now is the best time to consider the state of your home’s furnace–especially if it’s ten or more years old. The reason is simple: if your furnace is in bad shape, you’ll be much more comfortable getting the furnace fixed or replaced during the summer than waiting for the cold weather, when you need to use your furnace. If it is more than ten years old, you should give serious thought to upgrading to a new high-efficiency furnace. These newer furnaces provide superior comfort levels at only a fraction of the price.
With spring upon us here in the Twin Cities, the discomfort that allergy season poses may have some of you worried. However, there are a few things that you can do to increase your home’s indoor air quality.
Summer is nearly here in the Twin Cities and that means it’s about time that your air conditioner starts cooling down your home. However, if your unit is old and nearing the end of it’s life, you should think about upgrading to a new high-efficiency air conditioning system.
