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The Risks of Skipping Annual Heating System Maintenance Ideally, you’ll have your heater inspected at least once a year to ensure that it remains in good running condition. There are a number of risks of skipping this annual inspection such as undue wear to the furnace, an increase in heating bills and potential damage to your home. Let’s take a look at these risks as well as how we can help ensure that your heating

What To Do If Your Heater Fails During Winter If your heating system fails during the winter months, you don’t have to be resigned to shivering in the cold for hours or days on end. There are a number of steps that you can take to keep the damage to a minimum as well as rectify the issue that caused the outage in the first place. Let’s take a closer look at what those steps

Is your home’s HVAC or furnace getting old? Maybe it’s on its last legs and has a few months left, but you know you’ll have to replace it in the near future. When is the best time to have that done? You may have heard that fall is the best time to get a new heater, HVAC, or furnace repaired, replaced, or installed. Is it true? Let’s look at the facts. Seasonal Comparison for Heater

What You Should Do After Installing A New Heater A heater replacement project will likely cost thousands of dollars whether you do it yourself or have someone install it for you. However, it is one that can add to the value of your home as well as make it a more comfortable and efficient place to live. To get the most for your money, there are several steps that you’ll want to take after a

Does A Smart Thermostat Actually Save You Money? The use of a smart thermostat has the potential to reduce HVAC costs among your rental properties. Whether you own a single-family home, a duplex or an apartment complex, the use of smart technology can help manage and reduce heating and cooling expenses now and for years to come. Let’s take a deeper look into the various ways in which such a tool can help to protect

Owning a rental property can be a great way to make passive income for years or decades to come. However, you risk alienating your clientele if you can’t provide them with a comfortable stay. Fortunately, adding a smart thermostat to your Airbnb can be a great way to improve guest comfort without detracting from your bottom line. Smart Thermostats Allow Guests to Create Their Own Settings Perhaps the best reason to put a smart thermostat

While ductless mini-splits are popular in most of the developed world, they have only recently become more so in the US. Originally invented in Japan in the late 1950s, mini-split HVAC systems offer greater efficiency than traditional models. Mini-splits are ideal for residential use and for additions when homeowners don’t want to run additional ductwork to the space. One advancement in mini-split technology is the mini-split inverter. Inverter technology increases the efficiency of mini-split systems

Do Smart Thermostats Work With Mini Splits? HVAC systems receive a lot of attention because they often account for the lion’s share of household expenses during the winter and summer. For those who use a ductless mini-split system, the energy savings are already noticeable. Quiet and efficient, mini-splits provide zonal climate control while eliminating energy loss through the ducts of traditional HVAC systems. However, your mini split is not intuitive, nor is it attuned to

What Are The Most Common Furnace Problems? Having a reliable furnace makes all the difference for staying warm during cold snaps in Daytona Beach, FL. But even with the utmost care and maintenance, furnaces sometimes experience problems. A trained technician can quickly inspect and diagnose the problems to choose the right fix. Let’s take a close look at 10 of the most common furnace problems for homes in Florida. Failed Ignitor The pilot light on

What Parts Commonly Break On Furnaces? Furnaces that receive regular care and maintenance tend to last the longest (15 to 20 years). But even the most well-maintained systems can sometimes break down. Let’s take a close look at the most common furnace problems and how  professional technicians can go about fixing them. Heat Exchanger The heat exchanger is the part of the furnace that transfers heat from the combustion process to the air moving through