When you are replacing a furnace in colder regions of the country, such as the Twin Cities area, it makes sense to consider the extra cost of upgrading to a two-stage furnace. Unlike the older single-stage furnaces that operate on the full heat setting all the time, a two-stage furnace offers a low-heat setting and a high-heat setting. When that’s combined with a variable speed blower to distribute the air, the system can provide several benefits.
Furnaces are an integral component of home comfort for homeowners throughout the Twin Cities area, and the heating efficiency of furnace systems accounts for a substantial amount of household energy bills. If it’s time to replace your old furnace, take a look at high-efficiency condensing furnaces for maximizing your home comfort, and taking a healthy bite out of your energy budget.
If you haven’t had the furnace inspected in your Twin Cities home this heating season, it’s not too late. Several months of furnace use remain ahead of us this winter, and a tuned-up furnace will help to keep utility bills as low as possible. Plus, an HVAC technician can identify any potential problems or issues that may balloon into larger ones with continued use.
Many people save up all year to go on a winter vacation, only to worry about the security of their home while they’re actually on the vacation. There are several things that you can do ahead of time to prevent needless worrying about home safety, including making sure your heating system is working properly.
Have you found just the right furnace for your Twin Cities area home? Bear in mind that your new efficient furnace will only be as efficient as the home system in which it’s installed. Make sure your home is prepared for winter and for your new furnace.
At one time or another (and sometimes way too often), we all accumulate dust in our Minneapolis area homes. Besides being annoying, dust in the home can actually harm your health and property – including your HVAC equipment. Of course dust is found everywhere – but what is it exactly?
Anyone with hay fever knows how miserable it is not being able to relieve allergy symptoms while in your own home. As long as air cleaners are used as part of a multi-prong approach, you can expect them to deliver on their promise of controlling indoor air pollution. As you weigh the possibility of using air cleaners in your home, consider the available features they can have and what they do:
You can help help the environment by purchasing energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment. Using the federal Energy Star program as a guide, you can buy many household items that decrease pollution, save you money and conserve energy resources.
The type and maintenance of air filters in your Twin Cities area home’s HVAC system can have a big impact on the quality of your indoor air, as well as heating and cooling performance. Selecting an appropriate air filter type, ensuring that it has been properly sized and fitted, and keeping it well maintained (either through routine maintenance or regular replacement) will improve your indoor air quality, while also improving your HVAC system’s longevity, performance and operating efficiency.
Three pollutants in your Twin Cities metro area home can compromise your indoor air quality and pose a serious health concern to you and your family. Mold, carbon monoxide, and radon are three potentially dangerous pollutants that may be lurking in your home without your knowledge. Fortunately, homeowners can take steps to prevent and/or detect these three pollutants with proper testing and precautions.
