Ahh. The age old question most homeowners face when looking at a repair issue with their heating or air conditioner system- should I repair or replace my air conditioner? You may be thinking of moving out if the repair bill ends up being too high… But we all know we want the repair behind us…
Buying a new air conditioner or furnace? We all dread this purchase! I mean, who has the money laying around to just buy a new heating and air conditioning system? And, if your system happens to be down, you have to make a decision rather quickly to get your home back up and running! Getting…
Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Can Be Simple When Armed With The Right Information Accidental carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning causes more than 450 deaths and 15,000 injuries each year, many while victims are asleep in their home. Because carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and tasteless, it can often go unnoticed in many homes. Carbon monoxide is…
Older furnaces can develop major issues. One of those issues is referred to as a “cracked heat exchanger.” In Boise, we run our furnace and heating systems the majority of the winter, which equates to shorter life/longevity. Yearly and routine maintenance will certainly prolong the life of your heating system but will also guarantee safe…
Have you ever awakened in the middle of the night, sweating in your air-conditioned house? Do you then have to keep lowering the thermostat setting to colder and colder temperatures in order to be comfortable? Did you buy a new high-efficiency air conditioner, but didn’t save what you expected on your electric bills? Or have…
What happens when it’s 15 degrees outside, and your furnace is on the fritz? Whose fault is it? The furnace manufacturer, or the contractor you hired to install it? Many contractors are quick to blame problems on defective equipment. But a surprising number of the contractors we interviewed admitted that manufacturer defects aren’t the biggest…
