Is Something Wrong with My Boiler?

January 20th, 2025
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A boiler is a spectacular piece of engineering that can keep your home toasty and warm for decades. Even better, during the entire time it will run, repairs will only be needed on very rare occasions. This makes them a perfect choice for heating in cold climates like ours, where we really don’t want to have a heating system breakdown in the middle of a cold winter night!

The sad truth, however, is that nothing can work perfectly forever. Once in a while, your boiler may need repair. And if you’re so accustomed to it running just fine all the time, you might not know how to tell there’s a problem! We’ve got you covered. Here are the clues you should watch (and listen) for. If any of these things happen, it’s time to get boiler repairs.

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Keep an Eye on Your Heat Exchanger

January 6th, 2025
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Your gas furnace has a lot of different components. Of course, the average homeowner is not an HVAC expert, and there’s no need for you to know everything about your furnace. But it is important to be aware of safety concerns! There’s a component called the heat exchanger which needs to be kept in good condition for furnace safety. What do you need to know about it? We’ll tell you.

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Your Furnace Air Filter FAQ

December 23rd, 2024
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Furnaces are big investments! It’s important to keep them in good condition for as long as possible. You certainly don’t want to require a replacement anytime soon. And the energy cost of heating is a big investment, too. Paying extra just because of a furnace running inefficiently would be miserable. So what can you do to make sure your furnace stays happy and healthy?

Annual maintenance must be done by qualified professional HVAC technicians. But that’s just once a year. There’s definitely something you can do more often! Your furnace has an air filter, and that air filter needs to be changed. Why? When? How? We’ve got the answers to your questions.

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Costly Repair? Or New Heating System?

December 9th, 2024
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It’s getting chilly out there! How’s your heat? Keeping your whole home at an even, toasty temperature? Running quietly and efficiently? If not, don’t delay. Get HVAC repair before the problem gets any worse. What if that repair would be expensive, and your heating system is getting old? Should you consider a new HVAC installation instead? Let’s weigh your options.

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Choose a Top-Notch Heating Contractor

November 25th, 2024
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Here in Minnesota, there are very few things that matter quite as much as having reliable heat during the winter! You need to know for sure that your heating system is ready for the pressures of yet another long, cold season of working very hard. And you need to know who to call if something does go wrong.

When you’re looking for someone to service your heating system, it may be challenging to figure out exactly what you need. After all, you’re not an HVAC expert. That’s why you’re trying to find one! What are the things to look for in a heating contractor? What indicates that you’ll get really top-notch service? Here are some pointers.

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Yikes! Is That Smell Coming from Your Heating System?

November 11th, 2024
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Your heating system might be the most important thing you own in Minnesota. You need it to work extremely hard, and if it were to conk out in the middle of a cold January night, there’d be more than your comfort at stake. It’s a serious safety issue! So when something is not quite right about your furnace or boiler, you need to deal with it straightaway.

If you’re noticing a smell, and you think you’ve got funky furnace fumes, you can’t afford to ignore it. Do all heating system odors require repair? Here’s a quick rundown for you of the smells your heat might make and which ones mean furnace repair is necessary.

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The Many Services HVAC Contractors Provide

October 28th, 2024
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HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. That means that here at Mesaba Heating & Air Conditioning, we take pride in making sure our friends and neighbors in this beautiful but somewhat extreme climate are comfortable all year long. How do we keep Minnesotans cool or cozy enough and breathing fresh air? Here’s a quick rundown of the many services HVAC contractors provide.

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The Difference Heating Maintenance Makes

October 14th, 2024
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Here in Minnesota, it’s absolutely critical to have our heating systems working properly. Any kind of interruption or heating system breakdown can be dangerous! The best way to make sure you won’t have any disruptions to your ability to keep your home cozy is to get heating maintenance done in the fall.

What kind of maintenance is done to heating systems? Why is it necessary? When does it need to be done? What are the benefits of having heating maintenance done regularly? We can explain it all.

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Our Handy Fall HVAC Checklist

September 16th, 2024
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The beautiful autumn colors are gracing the trees and the cool breezes are beginning to blow. Welcome to fall! In addition to all the other home preparations you might need to do, it’s important to remember to take proper care of your HVAC system this time of year. When you’re ready to switch from cooling to heating, take a moment to run through this fall HVAC checklist.

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Get Ready for Cold & Flu Season with an Air Purifier

September 2nd, 2024
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In Minnesota, autumn is certainly beautiful. But we know what’s coming: a long stretch of the sort of weather that keeps most folks indoors most of the time. And while we’re in there, we’re breathing in the recirculated exhales and sneezes of other people. No wonder cold and flu germs have such an easy time infecting everyone!

We believe you can take control of your health and wellbeing and keep yourself and your family safer. Instead of suffering through cold and flu season, you should be enjoying the holiday season. How can you reduce your risk of getting sick this fall and winter? With an air purifier! And it has other benefits as well. Check this out.

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