MERV is the Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value of your air filter that your furnace uses. The rating goes from 1 to 18, 1 being lower quality and 18 being very high quality. With winter arriving, Minnesotans are spending more time inside their homes, meaning the air quality will have more effect on your health. Here…
As the leaves fall and temperatures drop, there is one word that comes to the minds of Minnesotans: COLD. We are here to help you prepare with these heating service tips to transition seamlessly from fall to winter. These simple steps can help keep your family comfortable all season long. 3 Heating Service Tips to…
As much as we don’t want to believe it, winter will be here before we know it. While you’re making a list of all the things you need to do to prepare for the weather – dig out the snowblower, find your hat and mittens, and make sure your boots still fit – be sure…
Phil and Cyndy Sheldon have owned and operated Sheldon Plumbing & Heating out of Spring Valley since 1991. Through their beliefs in building lasting relationships, they have curated a reputation for taking care of every client they have worked with throughout the past 30 years. As the Sheldons consider their next chapter in life, their…
Days are getting shorter, and the leaves are beginning to change color. This lets us know that summer is coming to an end and fall is well on its way. After a hot, humid summer in Minnesota, it’s hard to imagine that we’ll ever have to turn up the heat in our homes again. As…
“Relationships are the number one goal within the Valor family. We build relationships with honest and fair business dealings. This way of business builds trust…and trust is the principal foundation of relationships.” – Ty Bestor, President and CEO of Valor Mechanical At Valor Mechanical, we bring honesty, integrity, and trust to every job that we…
Air filters are the crux of what keeps our ventilation systems running efficiently, which means choosing the right filter for your system is essential for clean air to cycle through your home. With a variety of air filter types to choose from, determining the “right” one can be an overwhelming task. To help make it…
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…
Just when you thought we were past cold and flu (and COVID) season, we’re now smack dab in the middle of our least favorite time of year: allergy season. Tree, grass, and weed pollen usually hits the upper-Midwest from April to June. Some allergy-sufferers opt to stay indoors on high-pollen days, but pollen can be…
There are plenty of sources online claiming to be HVAC “experts” that offer false information on HVAC services. For homeowners looking for factual information on how to best maintain your HVAC systems, this can be frustrating. To help clear the air, we’re debunking the top 5 HVAC myths. Myth #1: Cleaning Your Filters is an…
