There’s Still Time for a Furnace Tune-Up… Before Major Cold Arrives
Normally, by waiting until January, you’d probably be calling us for a broken-down furnace – not for a tune-up. But this year, you’re in luck! Because of the mild temperatures during the early days of this winter, many of our homes’ furnaces have not been fully tested at capacity.
Central Heating System Quick Maintenance Checklist
As a responsible motorist, you probably wouldn’t leave for a long road trip without checking your car’s mechanical health and ability to make the trip. Items like engine oil level, coolant level, tire pressure and even wiper blades are important to handle a long drive. The same rule applies to your home—you don’t want to […]
Ventilating Your Home During Winter Months
Central Ohio winters have a fairly formidable reputation. One day, the temperatures will be in the 40’s, and the next, suddenly below zero. Living in Columbus winters, we spend most of our time indoors. Did you know that too much time indoors can actually be hazardous to your health, in a way you may not […]
R-22 Complete Phase Out is Coming January 1, 2020
Known by the brand name of Freon (belonging to the chemical company DuPont), R-22 is a refrigerant that combines hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine and carbon (also known as a hydro chlorofluorocarbon or HCFC). It quickly became a standard used in the HVAC industry in air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Refrigerants are unique liquids, that when compressed, […]
Does My Furnace Really Need an Annual Inspection?
A recent question received from one of our customers asked, “You recommend getting a furnace inspection every year? Is it really necessary? Do I really need to pay an HVAC specialist to do an annual tune-up? Can’t I do it myself and save money?” Some great questions! We’ll answer them in this post. Are Annual […]
Furnace Issue: Emergency or Not?
When your home’s furnace is properly installed, tested and maintained by a trained and certified HVAC technician, it should operate smoothly and maintain a comfortable temperature in your home. However, when your furnace is having issues, how do you know when it’s just a regular furnace repair or an emergency? As a homeowner in the […]
Should You Replace Your Standard Furnace with a New High-Efficiency Unit?
When it comes time to replace your home’s furnace, you have essentially two options when it comes to efficiency – “standard” or 80% efficiency and “high efficiency” of 95% or more. The energy savings sounds tempting, but is replacing your current standard furnace with a high-efficiency unit the best choice? We’ll explain the differences and […]
Drafty House? Six Energy Savings Tips for Your Home
Putting extra cash in your pocket is always a good thing, right? Here are some simple tips to help you save ten percent or more on your energy bills, by eliminating as many of the leaks in your home as possible. During the summer, warm air leaks into your home from outside; in the winter […]
Top Tips for Purchasing a New Furnace in Columbus
Let’s start with the basics: a furnace is the appliance permanently installed in your home used for heating the entire home. Most homes in the Columbus area have a central heating device, installed in a basement, crawlspace, or attic, whose job is to heat air and distribute it throughout the house, ultimately making the structure […]
How Smart Thermostats Work and Can Save You Money
More people are turning to SMART THERMOSTATS to save money and get more control over their home’s HVAC system. Is it right for you?
