Heat Pump Question: Why Won’t My Heat Pump Start?
A heat pump that just doesn't start one day is quite a common problem. The following are the most common problems that lead to an unresponsive heat pump.
HVAC Guide: Green Building Trends for New Homes
In a society with an increasing an eye on reducing waste and creating energy-efficient spaces, it might not be as surprising to know that the green building market has been steadily increasing over the past few years, and in years...
Air Conditioning Tip: Breakdowns – How to Handle an Overloaded AC
The last thing you need on a hot summer day is for your Vadnais Heights air conditioner to suddenly cut out. Without the cooling power it provides, your house will get uncomfortable quickly. Fortunately, once you know why this happens...
How to Shut Off Your Water Supply in Scott County
In the case of a plumbing emergency, the last thing you want to do is watch as more water continues to pour into your home through a burst pipe, broken appliance or busted water valve. So, the first step should always be to turn off your main water supply valve. Here are some tips for finding that valve and getting the water supply off as soon as possible.
Saint Michael Heating Repair Service: Inspecting Your Furnace Heat Exchanger for Leaks
Like all the heating and cooling components in your Saint Michael home, your furnace needs regular maintenance and annual checkups performed by certified HVAC technicians. Here are some things that a professional...
Plumbing Tip: How to Use a Plumber’s Snake
Your Cambridge home's kitchen sink is backed up and you can’t prepare dinner. Or your toilet is plugged and even the plunger isn’t fixing the problem. It may be time to call for the snake – plumber’s snake that is.
The Hardest HVAC Maintenance: A Guide from a Shoreview Heating Contractor
Do you hate to work on your own mechanical equipment in your Shoreview home, like furnaces and plumbing fixtures? You aren’t alone. Many people are not cut out to be do-it-yourselfers (DIYers). They prefer to hand off their maintenance...
Hydronic vs. Forced Air System: A Guide from Bloomington
Both hydronic and forced air heating systems can serve you well depending on the specifics of your Bloomington home and your household heating needs. Certainly each of these types of home heating systems has advantages and drawbacks...
What Is a Whole House Pressurization Test and Should I Get One?
If your air ducts are not working properly, the whole system will be in trouble, even when you don’t realize there is a problem. That’s why a pressurization test is so important...