If you consistently get headaches, asthma attacks, or itchy red skin at work, it’s probably not being caused by your boss. Seriously. The indoor air quality of an office building, if not maintained at appropriate levels, can directly affect your health. Indoor air pollutants like tobacco products, insulation, new flooring, HVAC systems, and excess or…
Warranty plans are offered with the majority of HVAC units to help keep your wallet protected from product malfunctions and damage. To honor your HVAC warranty, manufacturers require that you abide by a list of certain rules and regulations. To help ensure your warranty remains intact, we’ve listed the most common reasons an HVAC warranty…
Winter weather has no mercy when it comes to your home's HVAC and plumbing systems. As the snow begins to melt and the ice begins to thaw, it's essential to check up on these systems to ensure they're running both safely and efficiently. Running through an entire list of to-dos and how-tos can be difficult.…
Those extra-long, extra-hot showers we take in the mornings during the cold winter could be causing damage to your water heater. As cold water is being brought into your water heater during a hot shower, the less hot water is available to you and the more your water heater exerts itself. That exertion may cause…
Frigid Midwest winters are upon us, and with them comes an abundance of snowstorms, ready to wreak havoc on your home. The best way to prevent your family from suffering from a snow-induced HVAC system issues is to be prepared. Here are our top three snowstorm safety tips to keep your HVAC system functioning and…
“Close the door! We’re not cooling down the whole neighborhood!” If you’ve ever heard this, you probably have a mom or dad. It’s been said for generations and for good reason. One of the most common air conditioning problems is a result of not using them properly. For example, leaving doors and windows open while…
It’s that glorious time of year again when most Minnesotans can switch off their heat and leave the windows open, but soon the temps will rise, and we’ll all turn to our thermostats for a little cool relief. But did you know it’s not quite so simple as just switching on your air conditioner? Doing…
A new year brings new opportunities to tackle home improvement projects and make updates that can improve the efficiency of your home. For example, have you considered switching from a manual thermostat to a smart thermostat? We use technology every day to make our lives easier and this easy upgrade offers programmable features, convenience in…
How much do you know about your home heating system? Can you tell when it needs repairing or replacing? We don't expect everyone to be experts when it comes to caring for furnaces and boilers. We do, however, want our homeowners to know and understand as much as they can about their heating system. In…
Just like your car, your home heating system needs an annual check-up to make sure everything is working properly. For peace of mind and for your family’s safety, you deserve to have a furnace or boiler you can depend on to get you through our cold Minnesota winters. Scheduling a tune-up during the fall or…
