What Are Ductless ACs and How Do They Operate?

April 18, 2022

Ductless air conditioners, or ductless mini-splits, are heat pumps that can cool individual rooms rather than a whole home. With their compact design, they can easily be attached to the wall of any room that needs cool air, and they can even go on the ceiling. Below, we want to explain how these systems work and how they will benefit you. How Heat Pumps Work To understand how mini-splits work, you need to know how heat pumps work. These systems generate cool air by drawing heat out of the home and releasing it outside. Between the

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Should I Turn Off My Gas Furnace in the Summer?

April 12, 2021

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 sort of HVAC system you have! Turning Off Your Gas Furnace for the Summer Can Save You Money You might wonder whether this step is really needed. After all, you have a thermostat, don’t you? Won’t that keep the

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The Best Ways to Heat a Garage

March 9, 2021

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 insulation on the walls, ceiling, and garage doors. This will reduce the cost of heating your garage. Radiant Floor Heat Radiant floor heat is a great way to heat your garage, especially if you enjoy working on

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Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

February 8, 2021

Without a furnace sending warm air throughout your home, the winters in Kalispell would be almost unbearable. That’s why it can be so frustrating when your furnace runs but blows cold air instead of hot air. At General Sheet Metal, Inc., this is a frequent problem that we encounter in customers’ homes. Here are a few of the common culprits behind this problem. Extinguished Pilot Light In a gas furnace, the pilot light is responsible for igniting the gas in the burner when the furnace turns on. Both electronic and standard pilot lights can go out, although standard pilot

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How Long Do Furnaces Usually Last?

January 5, 2021

A furnace is a major investment in your home, so you want it to last as long as possible. There are factors that affect just how much life you can expect out of one. While some furnaces last for 40 years, they typically die between 15 to 20 years old. How Can I Help My Furnace Last? You should buy a high-quality furnace as they last significantly longer than cheap ones. Buy one from a company known for producing quality products. Make sure you hire an HVAC company that knows how to install one correctly.

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3 Reasons to Frequently Change Your HVAC Air Filters

October 20, 2020

Whether you are trying to save time or money, you may hesitate to change your HVAC’s air filters often. This will not only make your home less comfortable, but it can cause your HVAC to break under the increased strains that clogs could cause. Here are three reasons to change your air filter. They Keep Your Air Cleaner Dirty air coming from your HVAC will permeate your home. As a result, you will be breathing in dust particles and more harmful things. Breathing poor quality air can make you sicker, especially during flu season

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Signs Your Thermostat Should Be Repaired

July 16, 2020

Thermostats generally last about 10 years before needing to be replaced. There are usually signs a thermostat is beginning to malfunction. Here are the biggest indicators that your thermostat is broken and needs to be repaired or replaced: Furnace or AC Won’t Turn Off If your heating or cooling system doesn’t turn off, it’s likely that the problem is your thermostat. It either has frayed wiring or is no longer calibrated correctly. Temperature and Thermostat Setting Don’t Match Unless your home is zoned, varying temperatures across your home is a sign

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