By now there have been enough cold days this season that you likely have a good idea as to whether or not your furnace may need replacing this winter. However, if you have yet to have your furnace replaced, either due to the cost of replacement or due to the fact that you do not… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Winter Tips
3 Reasons to Schedule a Furnace Tune-Up Before Winter Hits
November weather means turning on your furnace for a long winter. If the first cold snap hasn’t hit your local area yet, then now is the best time to get your furnace serviced. Here’s why: The beginning of winter is a busy season for heating contractors and furnace repair companies, which could delay your repair. You… Read more »
5 Ways to Winterize Your Home
In an ideal world, prepping your home for the upcoming winter months would have already been done, before the coldest of the weather starts to creep in. However, if you have let winterizing your home fall to the wayside while the days get shorter and the chill gets colder, here are some tips and tricks… Read more »
Winter FAQs
What should I do if my furnace stops working? First, shut-off the unit at the thermostat. Next, check the filter to see if it is clogged with debris and change if needed. Check to see if the breaker has been tripped at the main electrical panel. Check to see if the thermostat is operational or… Read more »
Humidity Can Be a GOOD Thing!
Dry air in your home can make your throat and skin feel dry and scratchy, cause or aggravate respiratory problems, dry out nasal passages and make you more susceptible to colds or the flu. Although winter weather is often blamed for these problems, a major cause is dry air produced by artificial heating. Humidifying your… Read more »