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Spring might be slow to warm up in Minnesota, and there might be some snowy setbacks, but we’re really getting there, folks. And with springtime comes the task of getting ready for summer. Is your air conditioner ready for another season of keeping you and your home comfortable and cool? Or do you have some doubts? This is the perfect time to consider whether you should have a problematic air conditioner repaired, or whether it’s time for a new one.
If you have a heat pump, it’s likely that you’re delighted with it. They are great systems for many reasons. But like any complex appliance, things can go wrong on occasion. How can you avoid having problems crop up with your heat pump just when you need it most in the summer heat? By properly maintaining it.
When you think about air purifiers, you probably imagine breathing fresh-smelling air free from contaminants. But have you considered the financial benefits? Some of the problems caused by poor indoor air quality can lead to significant expenses, and purifying your air could save you from not just the hassles and inconvenience but also the monetary cost of these problems.
Unfortunately, no air conditioner will ever operate completely silently. But there are good noises and bad noises, and it’s important to recognize when a sound from your air conditioner is a signal that something is wrong. The good noises are simple and consistent: the compressor makes a humming sound during cooling cycles, and you can also hear the fan whirring. What air conditioner noises are a sign of trouble and should have you calling for repairs right away? Here are some things to keep an ear out for.
Sick Building Syndrome is a collection of symptoms, largely respiratory, that people experience while in a particular building. It can have many negative impacts on different areas of life. It is absolutely awful for the people experiencing it, as well as for the owner of the sick building.
We’ve got some recommendations for keeping your building, and all the people in it, healthy and well.
Are you building a new home? Or perhaps you’re unsatisfied with your current heating system and looking for something better? A boiler is a great option for home heating, and as you weigh that possibility, you should have as much information as possible. We’ll lay out for you exactly what’s great about a boiler, and we’ll also explain the potential downsides.
If you’re considering heating your home with a boiler, or if you have an older boiler in your home but don’t know much about it, you might have some questions. One of the top concerns about heating systems is longevity. How many years will a new boiler be able to keep your house comfortably cozy all winter? How does that compare with the lifespans of other heating system options?
While there will always be a range of possible outcomes, we can give you a good approximation of the potential lifespans of different types of boilers and show how that compares with various furnaces. We’ll also give you our top tips for making sure your boiler is able to live a long and productive life.
A heater is a complex system with many components. Even with regular maintenance, it’s inevitable that something will require repair eventually. At some point, you may start to wonder whether it’s worth continuing to try to keep your old heater running.
Is it time to replace your heater with a new model? We’ll share some factors you should weigh as you make that decision.
A lot of focus is put on noticing and diagnosing the sounds that your furnace shouldn’t be making. However, that’s much easier to do if you know exactly which sounds it should be making. Only by familiarizing yourself with the normal noises that mean your furnace is operating properly can you be aware of the sounds that are different and indicate that there’s a problem.
So what noises should your furnace be making? Here’s a handy list of the basic sounds that signal that all is well with your heating system.
As the weather gets colder and colder in Minnesota, it is a good time to ask how is your heating system doing. Has it been struggling to keep you warm enough? Has it been making any odd noises or requiring repairs? Have you been unpleasantly surprised by your utility bills increasing? Are you worried about how old your heater is, and wondering how much longer it can last?
A new boiler could solve all of these problems and bring you tremendous peace of mind, along with consistent warmth. If you think you’ll be needing to replace your heater soon, you should consider all the benefits a brand-new boiler can provide.