Dealing With A Noisy Heat Pump: Expert Tips

HVAC / 5 minutes of reading

Heat pumps are an incredibly useful system to have installed in your home. With the use of refrigerant, air is drawn in and then released as needed. Yet, what really makes heat pumps useful is how they can provide both heating and cooling with that one function. Thanks to how the system can be used throughout the year, many homeowners look into switching to heat pumps to save money. However, heat pumps do have their unique problems that new owners […]

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6 Different Types of Furnaces For Your Home

HVAC, Furnaces / 5 minutes of reading

Also occasionally referred to under the umbrella term of a “heater”, furnaces are one of the two main HVAC systems that heavily impact your home’s daily comfort. The furnace itself is the main source of most of the heating, and is able to release thousands of BTU to heat a home. However, there are many different types of furnace units, each using a different kind of fuel or method for heating air. This allows many homeowners to choose and decide

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Air Conditioning 101: What Does an Expansion Valve Do?

Air Conditioners, HVAC / 5 minutes of reading

Air conditioners are fairly easy to understand, especially if you get the chance to learn about how the system’s parts work. At its simplest form of understanding, an AC pulls in hot air before releasing cool air back into your home. Homeowners with a little more knowledge about their HVAC systems can find a part called an expansion valve in their air conditioner. But what does the expansion valve do exactly and why is it necessary? To answer this question

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Furnace vs. Fireplace: Pros and Cons

HVAC / 5 minutes of reading

When it comes to the start of winter, the last thing that anyone wants to deal with is the struggle to keep everyone warm, especially during the holidays. One of the most important considerations you can make is how you want to heat your home. While furnaces are a great and popular option, are there any other alternatives that work as well? Just like furnaces, many homeowners have turned to gas fireplaces to heat their homes. Both are great options

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The Best Ways To Heat A Shed in Winter

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For many homeowners, sheds are the best storage solution available. All kinds of yard equipment can be placed in them and if you need another room quickly, a shed can make a great spot for an office. But, regardless of how you use it and for how long, coming winters often make homeowners look into how to turn the little building into a heated shed. Fortunately, there are many different ways you can do just that, with space heaters being

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