Furnace gaps can be caused by badly fitted sheet metal joints. Modern furnaces are frequently exposed to this problem since they often have separations in between the heat exchanger, the filter housing and the fan housing. Unfortunately, gaps can create air leaks,...
Air balancing is the critical process of ensuring that your heating and cooling system conveys the proper volume of air to each room through the supply ducts while removing an equal amount through the return ducts. An HVAC system is a closed loop that continuously...
Spring is a beautiful time of year. Trees flaunt their pink and white blossoms and birds come out to play. Unfortunately, seasonal allergies are a serious issue this time of year as well. Flower pollen, prairie ragweed and primrose are all serious allergy-causers in...
After January’s wild weather, most homeowners’ first thought is probably not maintaining their roof. However, those sparkling icicles on your eaves may be a sign of trouble above from ice dams, or thick ice ridges on overhangs that can damage your home. So what...
In a climate such as ours with long, cold winters, sizing the furnace before finalizing the system you’re replacing will provide you with better comfort, more dependability and energy-efficient heating. The factors that go into what the industry calls the load...
