Winterizing Your Plumbing System
In winter, any time you turn off your heat to save money, the pipes in your will be subjected to a dramatic drop. This can lead to several plumbing problems for homeowners, but it should not be ignored. With due diligence, winterizing your plumbing system can be done in a relatively short period. This blog […]
Getting Ready for a Furnace Replacement
Even if you’ve taken excellent care of your furnace, after 10 or 15 years it’s inevitably going to reach the end of its lifespan. You’re still going to need a working heating system. This means when your current one wears outs, it will be time to choose a new one for your home. Before you […]
Strategies for Safely Using a Space Heater in Your Home
Each year, when the temperatures in Kalispell, Montana, get chilly, people turn to their convenient space heaters. Space heaters are designed to quickly heat rooms of the home that just don’t get warm enough with the use of an HVAC system. While space heaters are nice to have, they can also be dangerous when not […]
What Tasks Are Performed During Furnace Maintenance?
Annual maintenance on your heating system provides a long list of benefits. At the top of the list are longer equipment life and fewer heating failures. When your maintenance technician arrives to tune up your furnace, here are a few things that they will take care of. Examining the Equipment The inspection process allows your […]
Protecting Your AC Unit From Wildfire Smoke Damage
It’s no secret that wildfire smoke can pose a problem for your AC unit. People rely on their air conditioners on hot days to keep cool, often fearing they simply can’t avoid any damage that could be caused by wildfire smoke. There are, however, ways you can keep both yourself and your cooling system safe […]
How to Reduce AC Noise
Getting a good night’s rest while your AC unit is hissing, squealing, or rattling is almost impossible. Luckily, you don’t have to just accept the perceptible nagging of your AC. Here are four ways you can troubleshoot commonly reported AC noises. 1. High Pitched Noises High-pitched squealing noises coming from your AC unit may signal […]
What Is the Ideal Temperature for Home Air Conditioning in the Summer?
As you turn your thermostat to its cooling function, you need to set the desired temperature. This temperature needs to be comfortable for your family while still being affordable for your budget. Fortunately, you can utilize an energy-efficient technique that will keep your energy bills feasible and your family comfortable throughout the entire summer season. […]
Does Humidity Affect My Air Conditioner?
Whether indoors or out, excess humidity is a real concern for residents of Kalispell, MT. This is especially true when it comes to the performance and efficiency of their air conditioning systems. If you have continuously damp, humid living environment, your cooling system is doing far more work than it should. When the weather outdoors […]
Should I Turn Off My Gas Furnace in the Summer?
As you leave the cold Montana winter behind, you might be just as glad to stop thinking about your furnace for a while. But if you have a gas furnace, you can probably save time and money by actively turning it off instead of letting the thermostat handle it. Doing this will depend on what […]
The Best Ways to Heat a Garage
Garages aren’t designed to stay warm when it’s cold out. They lack insulation and have a cold concrete floor. You can use yours throughout the year, though, if you keep it at a comfortable temperature. Insulate Your Garage If you’re going to heat your garage, first insulate it so that warm air stays inside. Put […]