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If you’re in the market for a new HVAC system, you may need to sort through a variety of options to choose the right one. From fuel-efficient systems to multi-zone thermostats, there’s a lot to think through before making your final choice. One option homeowner have is to go ductless with a mini-split HVAC system. […]

As the summer begins and the temperatures start to rise, the last thing you want to be doing is checking off that to-do list when it comes to home maintenance. Spending some time getting a few things done can lead to a more enjoyable summer and changing out your HVAC air filter is one of […]

With inflation rising, many homeowners like you are looking for ways to save money. From the price of chicken at the grocery store to the price of gas at the pump, it’s getting more and more challenging to stay within the budget for simple necessities. One way Minnesota homeowners, like you, are looking at saving […]

If you’ve scheduled an appointment with your local HVAC company recently, you may have been asked about joining their preventive maintenance program. A preventative maintenance plan is a membership of sorts with your HVAC company where you pay either a yearly one-time fee or a monthly fee that includes preventative maintenance (tune-ups), priority service when […]

With rising energy costs and inflation hitting budgets across the country, homeowners like you are looking for ways to decrease what you spend on everyday necessities like your utility bills. One big question many consumers have is whether an energy-efficient HVAC system will save them money in the long run. If you’ve been asking yourself […]

Just how ready is your AC system for another summer of virtually non-stop activity? Was it running like a champ last summer, right up until it was time to flip the switch over to your furnace? Or did it struggle to make it to the finish line? One more question, please. Are you more likely […]

There’s no right or wrong way to design a home floor plan. Very persuasive arguments can be made for open or cordoned-off floor plans alike. With an open floor plan, for example, you’ll enjoy these and other advantages: Interconnected space More natural light More family togetherness Enhanced child safety with more open sightlines With fewer […]

Stop newspaper delivery – check. Shut off the water supply to prevent flooding – check. Have a neighbor keep an eye on your house and water your plants – check. While there is no doubt plenty of other pre-vacation planning and preparation measures on your list, have you decided what to do about your central […]

There was a time when you didn’t think twice about authorizing a refrigerant refill for your AC system. You just got it done. That’s when R-22 refrigerant (more commonly known as Freon) was $5 – $10 a pound. That time is now behind us. Decades ago, it was discovered that the chemicals used to make […]

When you come home on a hot and sticky day, you expect to trade those conditions for your own cool, comfortable surroundings. Then one day, things suddenly aren’t quite as cool and comfortable – if at all. That could mean a few things. First, your AC system is no longer operating at peak performance. You’ll […]