February 7, 2012
Buying a furnace is a major home-improvement investment that shouldn’t be taken lightly. While the convenience of buying a furnace online is attractive, and while you may be able to find a reduced price through a retailer with lower overhead costs, it can actually cost you in a big way down the road. Here’s why: there are inherent disadvantages to purchasing HVAC equipment without the guidance of an experienced professional. First, you will need to correctly size your new furnace, […]
October 16, 2012
Winter’s just around the corner. Is your furnace broken? Or are you facing an uncomfortably high energy bill in your home because your old furnace isn’t as energy efficient as it used to be? It may be time to invest in a high-efficiency furnace. Buying any HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) equipment is an investment. You want something that works well, lasts a long time, and hopefully repays some, or all, of its initial cost by lowering your utility bills. […]
March 13, 2014
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible killer. You can’t smell it, see it, or taste it. It’s a poisonous gas that comes from combustion sources such as car engines, gas generators, furnaces, grills, fireplaces, wood stoves, and gas or kerosene space heaters. Every year, carbon monoxide accidentally kills about 150 people in the United States. Many more people suffer CO poisoning due to faulty furnaces and appliances. Symptoms of CO poisoning include headaches, nausea, difficulty breathing, dizziness, drowsiness and becoming light-headed. […]