
How to Stop Your Heater from Wearing Out This Winter
It’s another cold winter in Oak Grove, MN—when most of us could not imagine going a day without a heater in the home. When a heating system breaks down, pipes can potentially freeze and burst. And, of course, your family members will not be happy, and they may not be safe.
3 Signs a New Furnace May Be the Best Choice
We understand that nobody wants to replace an appliance if it isn’t the right time. But this does not mean you should wait for a heater to break down completely before you call in a technician. A furnace that is nearing the end of its life can cause a lot of trouble.
Keep Snow and Ice Away from Outside Vents
Love it or hate it, we are no strangers to snow in Minnesota. Most likely, you run your heater throughout the day for much of the colder season. And today’s heaters are built to withstand all this work durably and safely.
Setting Your Thermostat Efficiently in Cold Weather
We’re on a mission: to keep local homeowners as comfortable as possible this winter while helping them spend less. Efficient heating is as easy as knowing how to set your thermostat the right way.
3 Ways to Prevent a Heating Disaster this Winter
We just want to make sure that your home is warm and efficient throughout the winter, which is why we provide prompt, affordable, friendly heating services all season long.
Prepare Your Furnace for the Holidays
This holiday season, don’t let problems with your furnace keep you from enjoying a family meal. Make sure your furnace is in the best shape possible, and you can prevent sudden breakdowns (and improve efficiency, too!).
Why You Need a Tankless Tune-Up
Many homeowners are proud to have a tankless water heater keeping their water warm, as opposed to a conventional tank water heater. Both systems can work well for your needs, but tankless water heaters use significantly less energy.
5 Things We Recommend Every Homeowner Do This Fall
Winter is a time when a lot can go wrong within your house, and you may not even notice until the fall. We want to help prevent disasters and improve efficiency and safety, so follow our tips for a happier, healthier home.
Winterize Your Outdoor Faucets ASAP
It’s that time of year again. You have to start preparing your home for the cold in whatever way you can if you want to have an easier winter—and spring.
3 Things You Can Do for a Better-Working Furnace before Winter
Was your furnace slow last year, or did you have to deal with it breaking down multiple times when you needed it the most? Were you frustrated by high heating costs that seemed out of your control?
The Dangers of a Carbon Monoxide Leak: Are You At Risk?
When you have gas heating equipment in the home, there is a possibility—if minor—that carbon monoxide can leak out into your home. We want to reassure you that, today, gas furnaces and boilers are built to be safe and durable.
How Furnace Tune-Ups Protect You
Many people in our area have furnaces heating their homes. They are durable, and today’s models are highly efficient, which may lead many of us to believe they are relatively safe and secure most of the time.
What Does It Mean to Hire NATE-Certified Technicians?
When you need service for your heating and air conditioning system, call technicians who have the proper training for the job—and can prove it. Contact NATE-certified technicians to know that you have hired some of the finest contractors in the industry.
Did You Know? Many Companies Offer 24-Hour HVAC Service!
Looking for a company to handle all of your air conditioning and heating needs? Find a company that does it all! With 24-hour HVAC and plumbing service, you can trust that a sudden lack of heat won’t keep you suffering in the middle of the night.
What You Should Know About Your Furnace
The furnace is the most common whole-home heating installation in the US. In our area, most households have gas or oil furnaces. Gas furnaces are typically preferable since natural gas is relatively available in most homes.
Get Heater Repairs Taken Care Of before Temperatures Fall
It’s nearly fall, and that means that your heater is almost ready to be back in action. However, you won’t get much from it if your heating system is in need of repair. If your heater started malfunctioning during the last cold spell, it cannot have gotten better on its own.
Why You Should Get Your Heating System Tuned Up Today
It’s that time of year again! We know fall isn’t quite here yet, and that you’re probably still using your air conditioning system to stay comfortable. But for heating and air conditioning technicians, it’s an important time of year—the time when we remind homeowners to tune-up their heating systems.
It’s Time for a Thermostat Upgrade
Are you really getting the most out of your thermostat? If you’re still struggling to get temperatures just right, if your thermostat does not have the programming options your friends and neighbors have, or if you are tired of an older, difficult-to-read thermostat model, call a local technician.
Why a Fan Alone Cannot Cool a Home
Chances are high that you’ve got a fan somewhere in your home, whether it’s a ceiling fan or a desk fan. And if your air conditioner breaks down, you might hope to get through the rest of the summer without it.
Does an Air Conditioner Dehumidify?
In our area, the winters are killer, but the hot, humid summers can get just as bad. When the temperature is high, it’s often still bearable—until humidity levels start to go up. You feel warmer when there are higher levels of moisture in the air because it’s so much harder for your body to cool off when it’s humid outside.
How to Prolong the Lifespan of Your Air Conditioner
In our service area, homeowners don’t really need their air conditioners for very long, using them only for a few months out of the year. So it’s surprising to homeowners to learn that an air conditioner they may have purchased less than a decade ago is failing.
3 Steps for Improving AC Efficiency
So you want a more efficient air conditioning system. Your air conditioner accounts for a large portion of your monthly bills for the summer, and the costs can add up quickly. But you’re not quite ready for a whole new AC system. What can you do?
Repair Your Air Conditioner ASAP
When your air conditioner breaks down in the middle of a hot day, you know to call us as soon as possible (or your local air conditioning technicians, wherever you are). But it’s just as important to call us when your air conditioner is not working properly, even if it hasn’t broken down and is still providing cool air.
What NOT to Put Down the Garbage Disposal
Drain clogs are incredibly frustrating, which is why you should do everything you can to prevent them! Knowing what can and what cannot go down the drain of your kitchen sink is one way to do this.
How a Water Softener Protects Your Home
The goal of many water filtration, conditioning, and purification products is to clean out contaminants that could make people sick. A water softener is a little different. Most of what it removes from your water supply would not make you sick. But it can still protect many parts of your home from the effects of hard water.
3 Reasons to Change Your Air Filter Today
Most people know that there is an air filter that works with the air conditioning (and heating) systems within their homes. And while many have heard that they are supposed to change their filter every month or so, most people aren’t clear on why this is.
Why It’s Worth Investing in a Whole-Home Dehumidifier
When people think of humidifiers and dehumidifiers, they often picture those small plug-in units people sometimes keep by their beds or in a central location. But this just won’t do if you’re trying to improve the air quality in your home and keep your family members more comfortable.
Why Is My Air Conditioner Leaking?
It’s an unfortunate problem that may result in property damage or mold and mildew development. That’s why it’s so important for you to call a local technician as soon as you suspect a water leak from your air conditioner. But why would this happen? And how major is the repair going to be?
How Does the Outside Portion of Your AC Work?
If you have a central heating system, you know that it consists of only one unit, located somewhere inside of your home. An air conditioner, however, has two connected units that make up the whole system, and one is located outdoors.
Why Isn’t My New Air Conditioner Operating Efficiently?
You’ve just replaced that older outdated air conditioning system and you’re excited to have a unit that actually keeps you cool and runs efficiently. You set the thermostat to 77 degrees, you sit down on the couch, and you wait. And wait.