3 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your New Furnace

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It’s probably a bittersweet feeling when you purchase that new furnace or air conditioner. You’re excited to have a new unit that will be reliable and should save you money on your utility bill.

On the other hand it seems hard to justify investing thousands of dollars in an appliance that will spend it’s life sitting in your basement or outside exposed to the harsh weather.

Investing in a furnace isn’t as sexy as a new car. But at some point it’s a necessary investment for almost everybody. Here are three, actionable steps you can take to make sure you’re getting the most out of your unit. These don’t require any big financial investments, but, if acted upon, are sure to keep your unit running efficiently, running strong, and running for a long time. Read more

Say What? Understanding How Your Equipment Works | Part I

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If you’ve ever had a conversation with an HVAC technician at some point you’ve probably heard a phrase that sounds foreign or an acronym that you don’t understand. Overwhelmed is the last thing you should feel about your heating, air conditioning, and indoor air quality system.

But do not fear, we’re here to help. The following are some of the most common phrases, terms, acronyms, and words our technicians most frequently get questions on when they’re talking with homeowners. Read more

Is Your Furnace Reliable? 3 Questions You Need To Answer As Winter Approaches

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Is-Your-Furnace-ReliableLet’s face it, as a homeowner we all mull over this decision at some point in our lives. The impending reality that we’re going to need to invest money in a new furnace.

It’s not that you hate your current furnace or that you’ve seen a nice shiny new one running like you see that new car you’ve been wanting.

It’s that reality of spending money on a furnace that’s going to live it’s life hidden in your basement like the current one has. Spending money on something we don’t physically see is really hard.

Kind of like getting new brakes on your car. You never see them but once they’re replaced you have a new peace of mind knowing your car will stop quickly when you need it to.

But what if you’re thinking, “Just one more winter. If I can get through just one more winter with this furnace I promise myself I’ll get a new one next year.” Read more

Maintenance is important, even with a warranty

Why Do I Need Maintenance If I Have A Warranty?

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Maintenance is important, even with a warrantyThis question has been asked to us several times by many of our customers. In the process of earning their trust through visits to their home that include maintenance, service, and even installation of new equipment, homeowners want to know,

How come you’re telling me my system needs regular maintenance when it comes with a lifetime warranty?

This is a great question. One that we appreciate hearing from homeowners because it means they’re taking their home comfort seriously.

So why do we tell homeowners this? Is our equipment not as reliable as we claimed it is? Are we trying to squeeze more money out of homeowners? Read more

4 (formerly 3) Reasons Why We Love ecobee (and you will too, especially if you’re using an iPhone)

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UPDATED: July 2015

To see how ecobee is now compatible with Apple HomeKit scroll to down to number 4.

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Back in the fall of 2014 we wrote about the benefits of having a wifi thermostat in your home. We believed the ability to program your system along with benefit of having access to it through any Internet device were affordable features every homeowner should have.

As we voiced the benefits of wifi thermostats to customers and homeowners we began to ask ourselves this question:

What is the best thermostat available to homeowners?

There’s a variety of options available from several different companies. Thermostats have even begun to fall under the consumer electronics category as they show up in stores like Best Buy, Apple stores, and even on Amazon.

We began to do our homework, talk with vendors, other businesses in the heating and cooling industry, and even the companies who manufacture these thermostats.

After spending the first part of 2015 trying to assess which thermostat was the best option for homeowners we came to, what we think is, a winner. Read more