Heating and Air Conditioning

TIps for maintaining and purchasing your heating and air conditioning units in your home.

Floor Heating Systems – A Look at Heated Flooring Choices

Floor heating systems have become popular over the last few years. These heated flooring systems have several advantages over more traditional systems. Floor heating systems today generally come in one of two types: electric and radiant or tube.

Blocked AC Drain Pipes – Tips for Cleaning Air Conditioner Drains

Blocked air conditioning drain pipes can lead to some pretty dramatic problems in your attic. But cleaning them out can be a simple chore for the homeowner if done before it becomes an emergency. Here are a few tips on cleaning air conditioner drain pipes.

Word Burning Stoves – Advantages of Wood Burning Stoves

Wood burning stoves have some advantages over other forms of home heating. While the most obvious is the ambience created by a wood burning stove, and the ability to gather and harvest the fuel for the stove, there are some other advantages. Here we take a look a some more of the advantages of wood burning stoves.

Air Duct Leaks – Checking Your Ductwork for Air Leaks

Your ductwork can be the source of a major loss of heat and money if they leak air. Every homeowner should make sure that their ductwork is tight and heating the house, not the attic. Here’s some tips on checking your air ducts for leaks.

Electric Radiant Floor Heating – Comparing Radiant Heating Systems

Electric radiant floor heating systems can be a relatively efficient way to heat your home. But there are a couple of options to consider in radiant heating systems, so we consider some of the tradeoffs.

Installing a Wood Burning Stove – How to Install a Wood Stove

One way to save money on energy costs, especially for those living in rural areas, is to take advantage of the fuel around in the form of wood. And installing a wood burning stove yourself is just one more way to save on the cost associated with changing to burning wood. Here’s an overview of how to install a wood stove.

Gas Furnace Troubleshooting Guide – Troubleshooting a Gas Furnace

Preventive maintenance on your gas furnace will pay dividends in the long run not only in terms of avoided costs but also you can improve the odds your furnace will make it through the cold winter months. And if it does break down, it’s good to be able to isolate the problem quickly so you can get it resolved. Here is a great gas furnace troubleshooting guide to help both in gas furnace maintenance but in quick repairs as well.