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You’ve found your dream home. You’re ready to move. But between making an offer and taking possession are a whole lot of things on your to-do list. Secure mortgage? Check. Pack boxes? Check? HVAC checkup? As a part of the process, most lenders and real estate brokers will have “inspection” as a part of your … Continued

Our modern homes have grown in size over the past few decades. And while it’s nice being able to spread out as a family, it can also be difficult watching your utility bills rise. Have you ever wished you could heat a few rooms in your home while leaving other parts cooler? Have you ever … Continued

Here in Colorado, we use natural gas throughout our homes. You have a gas forced heating system, a gas stove in your kitchen, gas fireplaces throughout your home, possibly even a gas grill in your outside entertaining area. Are you vigilant to ensure it’s all working properly, all of the time? Every year, there are … Continued

How new is your home? The newer the home, the better insulated it is from the harsh, Colorado environment. Not only is the insulation installed behind your walls and in your attic higher quality, but the building codes to ensure the job is done the right way have improved too. The older your home, the … Continued

What’s the most important item you should look at when selecting a new furnace? The efficiency rating will help you decide how much it’s going to cost to heat your home each month. The higher the rating, the greater the amount of heat that is produced compared to the energy used to produce it. When … Continued

Head back to the 1800s and most homes were heated by wood. As we moved into the 1900s, coal was introduced as a more efficient way to heat the entire home. Yet like wood, coal was a messy endeavor. Coal had to be delivered to your home and often dumped into the basement via a … Continued

Are you taking your home’s air quality for granted? Many people do. If you don’t deal with day-to-day respiratory problems, you might not pay attention to the overall air quality. But what if you’re about to bring a new baby into your home? Their immune systems can’t filter out the harmful pollutants in the same … Continued

Did you know that the average HVAC system’s lifespan is anywhere between 15 and 20 years? According to the US Department of Energy, that’s about how long you can expect your heating and cooling systems to last … if they are well cared for The number one reason why your furnace and air conditioner may … Continued

Improving energy efficiency doesn’t just benefit you, the homeowner. It benefits everyone across the United States. By reducing the amount of energy we use to power our heat and air conditioning systems, we can reduce our fossil fuel consumption and reduce our impact on carbon pollution and climate change. What’s more, the lower we make … Continued

The air conditioning system in your home has two functions: to produce cool air and to circulate it throughout your home. In order to circulate cooled air, the air conditioning unit has a fan that pushes it through the ductwork and out through the vents. With most central air conditioning systems, you have two fan … Continued