High efficiency is the watchword of the day in home heating, and there’s little chance of that changing as technology continues to advance and conserving energy, preserving valuable resources, and saving money remain an important focus for homeowners and utility providers alike. In this blog post, we will visit similarities that state-of-the-art forced air furnaces...
View Article Continue ReadingThis post is another installment in our ongoing series highlighting unsung but important components that are installed with hot water home heating products. Specifically, we’ll focus on pressure relief valves that are used on home central heating boiler systems, and pressure and temperature relief valves that are used on water heaters. What is a Pressure...
View Article Continue ReadingIf you heat your home with a central hot water boiler (baseboards, radiant floor, etc.) and you hear funny gurgling or bubbling noises coming from inside the boiler or the piping and heaters, trapped air in the system could be the culprit. This could also be the problem if you notice baseboards in some areas...
View Article Continue ReadingHeat pump installations in the Denver-Boulder metro area continue to increase steadily. The reasons are varied, including the “green” movement away from burning fossil fuels at home. In addition, significant rebates are offered by Xcel Energy and manufacturers for installing these electric-powered comfort products that provide both heating and cooling for the home. In this...
View Article Continue ReadingFor homeowners in the Denver-Boulder area who are shopping for a replacement gas furnace, our team at Save Home Heat continues to recommend variable-speed models as an option worth learning more about. Response from our customers who select variable-speed furnaces has been uniformly positive, and these heaters continue to gain popularity – and for good...
View Article Continue ReadingAs we enter the cooler months, many homeowners start to become aware (or rather, reminded!) of the habits of their heating systems. In some cases, you may notice cold spots—areas or rooms that just don’t get as warm as others. Whether it’s a central system that doesn’t do a good enough job or a naturally...
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