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electric, propane, gas or oil heating for your home?

During the planning process of the construction of my home, I was asked what energy source I wanted to power my heating and cooling system. Did I want to go with electric, gas, propane or oil to run the furnace? I had to spend some time doing some research to learn what would be the most efficient monthly and in the long run. My blog contains everything that I learned about the different methods of heating the home. You will find out what equipment will cost, what it costs to maintain the equipment and the average cost of heating a home for a season using each source.

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3 Possible Reasons Why Your Heat Pump Isn't Working

Posted on 2 February 2016

No one wants to deal with a broken air conditioning system during the hottest times of the year. Not only is it frustrating, but it is a major inconvenience for anyone who lives in a warm, humid environment. Air conditioners are meant to keep your home cool, even when the temperatures outside might be a blistering 105 degrees. However, there are certain things that you have to do to make sure they are working the way they should at all times. [Read More]

Troubleshooting Noises Coming From Your Heat Pump

Posted on 1 February 2016

It may have taken you a little while to get used to the noises that are associated with the normal operation of a heat pump. However, by now, you're may likely be able to distinguish what is normal and what's not. As the pump starts, it may make a squealing noise or it could sound like a washing machine that is unbalanced. As it shuts down, it could sound as if it is back pedaling, and a whooshing noise could occur when it goes into defrost mode. [Read More]

Four Tips For Heating Your Home With A Biomass Boiler And Central HVAC

Posted on 29 January 2016

When you think about boilers and biomass heating, you probably think about radiant heating. These heating systems can also be used to provide your home with conventional central HVAC through ductwork. They also have other additional benefits, such as giving you a district heating solution of your homestead. Here are some tips to help you with using a biomass boiler to heat your home:   1. Choosing From The Different Types Of Biomass Boilers [Read More]

If Your Air Conditioner Is Freezing, Get To The Root Of The Problem

Posted on 28 January 2016

When your air conditioner freezes, do you turn it off, let it thaw, and then turn it on again? While this will temporarily solve the problem, it won't do anything to address the core causes of a frozen air conditioner – so before long, your condenser will just freeze again. To break free of this annoying freezing and re-thawing cycle, work on getting to the root of the problem. Here's a look at three common reasons why air conditioners freeze over and how to address each one. [Read More]