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Baseboard heating has remained a popular solution for warming smaller living spaces for decades. Apartment and condominium complexes often use them along the bottom of their unit walls to provide heat in the colder months.  However, are outdated systems causing too much energy consumption? For some, this can lead to a larger bill. With more […]

What is a HEPA filter, and do you need one in your home? If you’ve heard of HEPA but aren’t sure whether your HVAC system has one, needs one, or could even use one, take a look at the top high-efficiency filter questions homeowners have. Are HEPA Filters and Other HVAC Filters the Same? The

Pets often become part of the family. Unfortunately, these four-legged family members can cause a lot of problems for your HVAC system. If you have pets and want to take better care of your HVAC system, check out these four tips. 1. Look Out for Pet Hair If you have pets, you need to consider

What do you picture when you think of crucial elements of your home’s HVAC system? If you’re like many homeowners, then your outdoor condenser unit or indoor air handler probably spring to mind. While these high-ticket items often take center stage, few homeowners consider the humble thermostat. These simple devices can be surprisingly vital elements

(HVAC) system without giving much thought to how well that HVAC system genuinely serves the home. If you take the suitability of your system for granted, you might face years of substandard efficiency, comfort, and expense. Whether you find yourself installing an HVAC system into a new home or inheriting an existing system in an

High indoor humidity causes more problems than simply making your home uncomfortable. Humid air in your home will promote mold and mildew growth and make it easier for contaminants to stay in the air, which could lead to allergy flare-ups or respiratory illness. Fortunately, you can tune up your central air conditioner to keep the

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), running air conditioning over the summer accounts for 12 percent of a household’s energy expenditure, on average. Although the usual cost of a household’s energy bill is less than this in Idaho due to the climate, air conditioning is still increasing your energy bills more than you

With spring in full swing you may wonder which part of your HVAC system to use and what types of maintenance it needs. Before you turn off the heater, turn up the AC, or skip a crucial preventative step, take a look at the do’s and don’ts of spring-time HVAC use. Do Reprogram Your Thermostat

You probably attend to your heating and cooling system so you can keep your home at the ideal temperature. You may even factor in utility costs when you think about your HVAC system. However, some homeowners might not realize the importance of a regular maintenance task — changing the filter on the HVAC system. A

Your furnace’s air filter isn’t likely your top priority — but maybe it should be. If you rarely (or never) think about your HVAC system’s filter, take a look at the questions you need to ask right now. Why Is a Filter Necessary? >More specifically, does your furnace really need a filter? If a filter

If you’re a homeowner, you may feel as if large appliances and systems all break at the same time. Well, a lot of them feature similar inner workings, which gives them a similar life. So, if you bought and installed these appliances around the same time, they may reach the end of their life span

You may not think much about your HVAC heating system. This disregard is actually how the situation should be. You likely only think about the system when it’s not functioning properly. If the system is doing its job, you don’t have to worry. However, do you know if you have a heat pump? If you