April 20, 2016

3 Causes of Water Corrosion in Your Home

Water corrosion occurs when water reacts with refined metal or another vulnerable material and returns that material to a more stable state. Rust is one of the most recognizable examples of corrosion, but several sources of corrosive water exist....

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February 29, 2016

Understanding Heat Load and Heating Capacity

If you're looking to buy or upgrade your furnace, it's important to know some of the basic facts about heating and cooling systems. In the case of furnaces, two important terms are ‘heat load’ and ‘heat capacity.’ A beginner...

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February 3, 2016

Humidifiers: A Winter Necessity?

When winter comes to Colorado, you turn up your thermostat and pull the heavy blankets out of storage. While your furnace provides a welcome reprieve from the harsh winds and frigid temperatures outside, it also dries out the air...

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January 29, 2016

The Most Critical Factor for Furnaces and Boilers

The vast majority of our homes employ either a furnace or a boiler for central heating. The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) requires that manufacturers of these heaters document their equipment's AFUE ratings so that consumers can compare the efficiencies...

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January 22, 2016

Thinking about Your AC Unit in the Winter

While it may be cold outside and you have the heater blasting, now is the perfect time to consider pre-scheduling annual AC maintenance--or, installing a new or replacement central or ductless air conditioner in your home. During the wintertime,...

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