Efficient Heating Tips: How to Cut Heating Costs This Winter

November 8, 2019

At , we’re proud to help homeowners in Fieldale and throughout the surrounding areas minimize their heating costs. In that spirit, let us consider some strategies that are effective in reducing heating bills for most homes. Take Advantage of Localized Heating Zoned heating lets you set a different temperature for each zone in a house. Even without a zoned system, you can benefit from the underlying principle. Local heating options include natural sunlight through windows, fireplaces and space heaters. If the family is concentrated near these areas, you can drop the heat by 5 or even 10 degrees. Set the...

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What to Do Before Turning on Your Furnace

October 17, 2019

Turning on a heater that is new or hasn’t been used for months requires a few safety checks. You don’t want a mishap or poorly functioning system. That’s why you should do the following before turning on the furnace. Check the Thermostat Modern thermostats are technologically “smart,” but they still require some manual attention. Is the thermostat set for heating? If the device still registers air conditioning mode, then it won’t automatically heat the interior when cold weather starts. Therefore, don’t overlook small details like setting the right temperature. Request a Furnace Inspection and Cleaning How will you know the...

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Does Your Boiler Need to Be Repaired?

April 4, 2019

In some situations, you might be unsure when to call in the professionals. Below, we’ll provide you with some information that can help you determine when a problem is a serious concern. Pressing Issues If your heat or hot water stops working suddenly, then there’s obviously a problem. It may be as simple as turning the system’s thermostat up, but more often than not, there’s something more serious going on. It may be a pressure issue, a broken valve, or something more significant that needs to be addressed. Another situation in which the red flag will be clear is when...

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