Expert Tips

It seems to take longer to heat your rooms. You notice a funny smell coming from the ventilation. What’s that clunking sound every time the HVAC system turns on?  Maybe it’s an HVAC emergency.  Or is it something you can put off? Anytime you notice something unusual with your heating and cooling, it can fill … Continued

Looking for a maintenance project this weekend? Want to help make your home more efficient? One of the simplest things you can do to create a more comfortable living environment is to install a clean furnace filter.  What does a furnace filter do? The furnace filter is one of the easiest things to maintain. It’s … Continued

Every year, news stories surface of families losing their lives due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is deadly – it’s a silent killer.  It’s important to keep it out of your home, but are you doing enough? What is carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide is a deadly, colorless, odorless gas produced by the incomplete burning … Continued

Colorado is known for its dry climate. You feel it every time you take a breath. You can feel it on your skin.  In the winter, your indoor air can become even dryer. That’s because cooler air holds less water vapor. When the snow starts to fly and your furnace kicks into overdrive, it continually … Continued

Do you have a large home that’s expensive to heat and cool? You might be looking for easy ways to lower your monthly utility bills.  Many homeowners settle on the idea of closing vents in rooms you don’t use. But is that a good thing to do? Is it a myth that will cost you … Continued

It’s a common problem in today’s homes: some rooms are too hot while others are too cold. If you’re looking for a way to keep your home more comfortable every day of the year, a dual-zoned heating and cooling system may be just what you’re looking for.  What is dual-zoned heating and cooling? It’s a … Continued

An HVAC zoned system is also known as zoned HVAC. It’s a system that utilizes dampers in the ductwork to control the way heated and cooled air flow. This allows you to customize your heating and cooling solutions for increased comfort and efficiency.  Prefer one zone colder while another is warmer? HVAC zoned systems make … Continued

What will this winter bring – record-setting heat, or blizzards and low temperatures? It’s always a gamble here in Colorado. Sometimes you can see both in a matter of hours.  But no matter what the weather blows in each day, protecting your HVAC equipment from snow and ice should be a high priority.  Exhaust and … Continued

What’s lurking inside your home? According to the EPA, quite a lot. The air you breathe inside your home can contain things like: Considering most people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, where pollutants can be as much as five times greater than what you find outdoors, now’s the time to do something about … Continued

How many times have you turned your thermostat up when you enter one room, only to adjust it again as you spend time in another? It’s a common problem.  Wouldn’t it be nice if you could set different temperatures in different rooms based on comfort and need? You can, with HVAC zoning.  Head back several … Continued