Indoor air quality may not be something that crosses your mind until you start sneezing or the asthma or allergies of family members become irritated. Ensuring that your home’s HVAC system is properly cleaning your indoor air means using the correct filter. The MERV rating is a good place to start. Dust, pollen, allergens, spores,…
One of the most commonly used refrigerants over the past several decades in heating and cooling systems in America became illegal to import or manufacture as of January 1, 2020. R22 refrigerant, or R22 Freon, is used in a number of AC systems built before 2010. It was discovered that the chemicals that make up…
Whether you want to enjoy crisp fall evenings outdoors or need a supplemental indoor heating source, a kerosene heater can be a great option. The heaters are available in a variety of models. To understand the best kerosene heater for your needs, we’ll explore pricing, safe use, and how to replace the wick in a…
One of the most overlooked yet important components of an HVAC system is the AC condensate drain line. Your AC cools your home, but it’s also responsible for regulating humidity, which requires a properly working drain line. The system keeps your space comfortable by pulling moisture out of the indoor air. That excess moisture drips…
Central Boiler has been manufacturing outdoor wood furnaces since 1984. Based in Greenbush, Minnesota, Central Boiler is the largest outdoor manufacturer of the outdoor furnace. The company’s outdoor furnaces work similar to a standard central heating unit but use wood as the fuel. However, the EPA has been heavily regulating the use of the outdoor…
The last homeowner challenge you want to face is sitting inside without a working AC when summer temperatures begin to soar. Scheduling an AC tune up before the hottest and coldest months arrive comes with a number of benefits (other than staying comfortable indoors). AC maintenance typically involves changing the air filters and checking the…
When you turn up the thermostat to initiate your furnace, you might notice a clicking sound before the warm air arrives. That noise comes from the furnace ignitor. As its name implies, the furnace ignitor creates a spark, igniting the gas to heat the air circulating through your home. The ignitor is a critical part…
A properly mounted ceiling fan can provide quiet and economical comfort year-round. While a ceiling fan could operate on its own, it can also be a valuable addition to keep a room cooler while saving on your home energy bills. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), running a ceiling fan in conjunction with your…
Does your furnace keep shutting off unexpectedly or running in shorter cycles? If so, you might have a problem with your furnace limit switch. Also known as a high limit switch, this small (but critical) component helps keep your home safe by automatically turning down the temperature when your furnace gets too hot. In this…
If you want to improve your indoor air quality, incorporating an air purifier into your home can help eliminate harmful germs from the air you breathe. One such pollutant is mold spores. Mold growth doesn’t have to be obvious within your home for spores to exist in the air. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)…
