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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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Getting Your AC Ready For Summer? 4 Sounds You Should Listen For

Posted on 17 April 2018

Now that the weather is finally getting warmer, you'll need to start prepping your air conditioner for summer. One way to make sure it's ready for use is to listen to the sound of things. You might not realize this, but you can tell a lot about your air conditioner from the sounds that it makes. When you start your air conditioner up for the first time this summer, spend some time listening for strange sounds. [Read More]

Maintaining Your Furnace's Blower

Posted on 13 March 2018

Your heating system is an intricate network of components that work together to produce hot air. Without a system that is working efficiently, it can be challenging to keep your home's interior a comfortable temperature. Many homeowners overlook the importance of maintaining their furnace's blower. The blower plays a critical role in helping to push heated air out of the furnace and into your home's air ducts. Failure to maintain the blower could compromise the function of your home's heating system as a whole. [Read More]

How To Troubleshoot Furnace Humming And Buzzing

Posted on 24 January 2018

When the weather turns cold, you want your heating system to work properly. Furnaces make many natural noises during operation, but a humming or buzzing sound is not usually normal. Failure to troubleshot and fix the noises could cause your furnace to quit completely. You should be able to find source of the humming or buzzing yourself by following these troubleshooting tips. Inspect the Blower Motor Humming noises can commonly be traced to the blower motor. [Read More]