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...
Continue ReadingWhen the temperatures drop during Colorado winters, your energy bills can increase as your furnace works harder to heat your home. If you're sensitive to cold weather or if you want to save money on heating bills, you can...
Continue ReadingThe 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...
Continue ReadingDuring the winter even the smallest gaps and holes in your home’s ‘insulation envelope’ can add up to obscene amounts of wasted money over the course of the heating season. It doesn’t matter whether you live in an apartment,...
Continue ReadingAh, the holiday season has finally arrived! Most Americans love the holiday season because of the holiday treats, feasts, and family traditions such as gathering around the fireplace for a cup of hot cocoa and decorating your home with...
Continue ReadingNew technologies are surfacing all the time, and it can be hard keeping them all straight if they lie outside your knowledge area. Though hydronic heating has been around a while, many people don’t have a clue what it...
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