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If you’re in the market for a new furnace, then you’re undoubtedly wondering how much it’s going to cost. Since every homeowner’s needs are different, it makes it impossible to give a “one-size-fits-all” answer. But consider these important things to get a better idea...

HVAC units are usually very reliable, however problems do arise.  Some of these problems can be do-it-yourself issues.  However, for the more complex problems, it is best to call a trained technician.  When a service call is placed for a technician to come out and...

A local HVAC company just came out to repair my central AC system, and they diagnosed that my AC compressor had failed. What are some of the causes for an AC compressor to fail prematurely, and how can I prevent this from happening to my new system? There are any...

According to Energy Star, the average household spends more than $2,200 a year on energy bills, with nearly half of that amount going to heating and cooling costs. We all want to live in a home that is at our desired temperature, until we realize how much that desired...

The lights are back on and everything else in my home seems to be working fine. I checked the thermostat to make sure it was set to HEAT and raised the temperature, but it still isn’t coming on. What else should I check before calling an HVAC company? After power...

  Homeowners ask us this question all of the time. Many people just change their filters and leave the rest up to the heating and air conditioning contractor. This article from House Logic provides a good list of preventative maintenance tasks that any homeowner...

We get questions all the time asking how to save money on oil and gas.  This article from Mitsubishi talks about ductless heat pumps, where common heat loss occurs and how ductless systems can save you money while improving comfort.

My heat pump unit keeps icing up and the emergency heat is running non-stop. My house is staying warm; however, the energy bills have been through the roof. What can I do to fix this? Freezing temperatures and an inefficient heat pump can cause energy usage to soar....

My furnace sounds like it starts then it stops a minute or two later.  It’s not creating any warm air and my house is getting cold.  What should I do?  This is a common problem with furnaces and sometimes can just be a simple repair. Although, it could also be...

I just turned on my air conditioner for the first time this year and it isn’t getting cold.  What should I do now? The realization that your AC system isn’t working during the first hot day of the year may be overwhelming. After all, your air conditioner seemed to be...

My water heater is leaking.  Now what? Whether it is only a small puddle or an inch of water in your basement, the first thing you need to do is shut off the water to the water heater. Water leaking from your water heater, no matter how small the leak is, can become a...