When you experience the panic ensued by a non-functioning air conditioning unit on the hottest day of the year, what do you do? You call your local HVAC company. The only problem is, so is everyone else who failed to get his or her A/C tuned up in the spring. The obvious solution to this [...]
The Importance Of An Air Filter
Coming out of the coldest spring on record, I’m thinking back to all the great jokes I heard about the cruddy weather we are climbing out of. A couple of my favorites include “Old Man Winter must have gotten lost on his way out of town, “ and “Mother Nature must be going through menopause”. [...]
It’s Time To Tune Up Your A/C
I’ve been waiting and waiting to talk about the most important thing you can do for your indoor air comfort during the summer months. Yes, at last it’s that time of year again! It’s time to get your air conditioner tuned up so it’s ready to roll for our first 80-degree day. Since it’s been [...]
Tune Up Your Heater While You’re Still Using It
I’ve been anticipating the warmer weather so much that it has made me over-anticipate air conditioning season. For this, I would like to extend my sincerest apologies because I feel I am personally responsible for this record-breaking spring. It’s official; so far this month we are experiencing the coldest April on record. So, instead of [...]
Get Rid Of Springtime Allergies
It’s only a matter of time before the snow melts (again) and the sun comes out and starts the process of budding trees and blooming flowers. Some people are more than ready for this transition, but people with allergies fear the long weeks when they have to deal with congestion, watery eyes, and fatigue. If [...]
Utility Room Maintenance
Spring is a good reminder to take care of things around the house that only need to be taken care of a couple of times a year. Our extreme Minnesota climate requires us to do regular maintenance to make sure our homes are running smoothly and little problems don’t turn into bigger ones. If you [...]
It’s Still Cold!
Have you noticed that it’s still cold out there? Here we are at the end of March and we’re still waking up to temperatures in the 20′s. If your furnace, boiler, or gas fireplace is acting up don’t wait until next fall to get a safety check and tune-up. You don’t know when the first [...]
Does your water heater eat like a horse?
Heating water is the second largest energy expense in your home. If your water heater operates on overdrive, it could be costing more than you bargained for, and eating up hard-earned cash that’s better used elsewhere. While you’re trying to stock away money for that dream vacation or a shiny new car, the silent money [...]
Combat Black Mold With An HRV
Green mold in your house doesn’t mean the luck of the Irish has blessed your house. Even though it’s St. Patrick’s Day this weekend, there are other ways to be festive around the home. Mold of any kind is an unwelcomed visitor and should be combated before the HAZMAT team needs to be called in. [...]
Reprogram your Thermostat for Daylight Savings Time
We’ve all done it. That moment of panic when you think you’ve come to work on a Saturday. Yes, Daylight Savings Time is this Sunday, March 10th. At 1:59am we’ll skip right over 2:00am and go right into 3:00am. Take note, bar hoppers, your evening will be cut short so be sure to plan an [...]
