Blog Tag Archive: hvac
Homeowners’ Spring Maintenance Checklist : Cleaning Up With The Joneses
3/7/2018 6:00 AM
Spring weather is coming, and with it the bright exposure of sunshine. What will that brightness reveal to everyone in your neighborhood? Are your gutters full of leaves? Are your sidewalks cracked? Do you have dead foliage around your home? Did your siding take a hit during the last snow/ice/windstorm?
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The Low-Down On Residential Geothermal Heating & Cooling Systems - Part 2
2/28/2018 12:00 PM
Why are more and more homeowners looking at the benefits of Residential Geothermal Systems? Last week, we dove into the ins and outs of residential geothermal systems. This week, we’re taking a closer look at the benefits and why now is the right time to invest in a residential geothermal system for your home.
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The Low-Down On Residential Geothermal Heating & Cooling Systems - Part 1
2/21/2018 6:00 AM
Is it possible to have a residential heating and cooling system that effectively and efficiently heats or cools your home to comfortable temperatures, while also reducing your utility costs, and while preserving the environment? The answer is… YES!
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This One Thing Can Make Your Home So Much Better
1/31/2018 6:00 AM
As homeowners, we know we need to take care of our homes and maintain them to keep them running efficiently. Dusting and vacuuming, cleaning out gutters, mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, and keeping our appliances running well is essential. But do you know what ONE thing you can do to help not only keep your utility bills lower but also keep your whole family healthier? It’s as simple as changing out your furnace filter each month!
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Signs Your Furnace May Be Failing
1/24/2018 12:00 PM
It’s been a tough winter here in Nebraska and Iowa. Our temperatures aren’t staying consistent at all. Furnaces are heating homes with temperatures outside hitting negative numbers, then the very next day, it may be warm enough to crack open the windows in your home and let in a little fresh air. If your furnace is older or unreliable, you may worry every time you have to switch it back on. How can you tell when your furnace is starting to fail?
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Making Sure Your Home Is Prepared For Midwest Winter Weather
1/10/2018 11:32 AM
Is your home prepared for potential snow or frigid temperatures? Extreme cold temperatures can be hard on you, your vehicles, and your home!
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The Dangers Of Snow & Ice On Outdoor Condensers & Furnace Vents
1/3/2018 1:00 PM
You have insulated the pipes in your plumbing, you have programmed your thermostat, you have changed your air filter, and you have added seals around your doors and windows to protect your home from air drafts. That first snowfall hits and your heater isn’t working efficiently. What could be wrong? Did you remember to check your outdoor condenser and furnace vents to make sure they’re not blocked by snowdrifts?
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New Year’s Resolutions For Your Home
12/20/2017 12:00 PM
Every year, people make resolutions to lose weight, shop less, save more, spend more time with friends and family, or exercise more. But what about your home? What have you resolved to do to make your home better in 2018?
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The Benefits Of Whole-Home Humidifiers For Midwestern Winters
11/1/2017 12:00 PM
It’s cold out and you’ve flipped on the furnace. But now your family’s suffering from dry skin, sinus congestion or headaches, dry throat, nose irritation, bloody noses, irritated vocal chords, persistent coughs, or cracked lips. What is the solution for your home?
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Preparing Your Furnace For Colder Weather
10/11/2017 6:00 AM
It is time to start switching out your closet from shorts to sweaters, from flip-flops to boots, and from t-shirts to parkas. The Air Conditioning is going to be turned off, and the Heating will be kicking on. It is important to prep your furnace for fall and winter before it is too late. Your system could need repairs, if you don’t know before it is too late, you and the family will be wearing extra layers in your house.
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