It is easy to get sick of cold air at some point during the long Minnesota winter. But it is downright maddening when the cold air is coming from your very own furnace! Several issues could cause this, which unfortunately makes it somewhat of a common problem. If your furnace is getting power, running continuously, … Read more
One of winter’s worst feelings… you are freezing in your own home and your furnace isn’t kicking on. Immediate action is important, yet there are a couple things you will want to do before calling us that just might save you the service call. In fact, roughly a quarter of all service calls we get … Read more
A furnace wouldn’t be a furnace if it didn’t make the strange noises that once frightened us in our early years. Humming, hissing, and rattling are often the sounds of normal operation that our minds learn to tune out and ignore. If you’ve sought out this article, however, odds are that the rhythms you’re used … Read more
HVAC systems are designed to shut off when something isn’t right. This keeps you safe. When shutdown happen several times in an hour, it’s called short cycling. Your furnace wants to do its job but keeps running into the same system failure. Short cycling is extremely hard on your furnace and will raise the host of … Read more
As homeowners, we often assume that our heating system will “just work” on a cold winter day. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case- the stresses of winter weather can cause our heating system to break down. If your furnace or boiler has given out, remain calm. In this article, Owens gives you three things to … Read more
Nobody wants to think about a heating system when we still hope for warm and sunny days outside. But winter in Minnesota is always looming, and servicing a heating system now will ensure that the heat will click on when you want it to. It’ll also help you save money and energy! Furnace check-up A furnace check-up … Read more
Furnace filters trap dust that would otherwise be deposited on your furniture, woodwork, and so on. Clogged filters make it hard to keep your home at a comfortable temperature, and can seriously increase your utility bills. A simple monthly cleaning is all it takes to keep these filters breathing free and clear. Give your furnace a … Read more