3 Ways To Integrate Renewable Energy Into Your Furnace Replacement Project

If you have an old furnace, then there is eventually going to come the day when you need to have it replaced. Furnaces are often powered by gas or electricity, but there are also newer technologies that can be used to heat your home with renewable energy. You may want to consider a furnace that uses solar energy, is powered by biomass or a more efficient heat pump system. Here are some of the best solutions to replace your furnace with renewable energy solutions for your heating: [Read More]

Get Your Furnace Ready For Winter With These Maintenance Tips

It might not be winter just yet, but now is still a good time to make sure your furnace is ready for action. A little pre-winter preparation can go a long way for ensuring your furnace is up to the task of keeping your home comfortable in chilly weather. Here are a few things you can do to make sure your furnace can tackle winter weather: Change Your Furnace Air Filter [Read More]

Are Winters Getting Weirdly Warm? Calibrate Your Heating Soon

No matter where you are on the climate change debate, temperatures at least seem to be a lot more consistent these days. Unseasonably warm winters, snowstorms with spring-like weather the next day, and big freezes before your heating system can be thoroughly cleaned can cause a logistical nightmare as you gauge comfort levels and costs. Here are a few things to consider as the allegedly cool months come closer, both for your heating system and your electric bill. [Read More]

3 Tips for Improving Your Heat Distribution

If you live in an older home or apartment, deteriorating insulation, an older HVAC system, or structural damage can create problems when heating your residence. Even if you do not have the money for significant repairs to improve energy efficiency or cannot invest in a new heating system, there are ways to make your home more comfortable during the cooler months. Fix Areas of Heat Loss Old and poor-fitting doors and windows are culprits for heat loss and cold air entering your residence. [Read More]