Get your DUCTS in a row! Spring is here and that means it’s time to think about scheduling an HVAC service before you power your system down for the summer. This is everything you should ask when choosing a technician to service your furnace or boiler in Anchorage. Looking to schedule your annual maintenance? Get…
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Essential HVAC Maintenance for This Spring
Alaskans refer to “spring” as the “break-up season,” where the snow begins to melt and we finally feel a sense of hope for the warmth ahead! Soon, you’ll be able to power down your HVAC system for the first time in months. However, just because heating isn’t top-of-mind come spring, doesn’t mean you can forget…
Things to Think About While Upgrading Your Fireplace
There’s nothing quite like the flickering light of a fireplace to bring warmth and coziness into your home during the winter. While there are plenty of DIY suggestions out there to help give an outdated fireplace a facelift, sometimes you need Moore! Is your existing fireplace drafty? Or has it become too cumbersome to deal…
6 Things to Look for in Choosing a HVAC Contractor
When the sub-zero temperatures invade Alaska, we all look forward to putting our feet up and relaxing in our warm, cozy homes. But what if your furnace is heading toward the great white light? How do you know when it’s time to replace a furnace, or whether you should continue paying for maintenance and repairs?…
Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air? We Answer Your FAQs
This winter, Alaskans are spending more time indoors than ever before. It’s not just because the temperatures are plunging below freezing and the snow is dumping; hunker down orders mean we all need to stay indoors to do our bit to protect our families and our community. It’s all fine, until your furnace starts blowing…
Ever Wonder How a Home Heating System Really Works?
Do you ever wonder what makes your home heating system tick? We rely on our furnaces to keep us warm through the winter – it takes a lot to keep Alaska outside! Just like your car functions with different moving parts, so does your home heating system, so it’s important to know how to troubleshoot.…
Which Furnace Filter Is Best to Protect Your Family?
Winter is coming, and that means you’ll be spending a lot more time indoors. For that reason, it’s one of the most important times of year to change out your furnace’s air filter. What Are the Risks if You Don’t Change Your Furnace Filter? Furnace air filters are a critical, but often overlooked, part of…
Handy Guide to the Different Types of Furnaces
Most often, we don’t think about our furnaces until they break. They don’t even cross our minds. We’re just so desperate to get out of the cold that we fumble for our keys, stamp the snow from our boots and dash into the warmth without giving any thought to where it comes from. Furnaces are…
A Guide to the Different Types of Water Heaters
Let’s face it. Most of us don’t know a single thing about water heaters other than they heat the water for our homes. The water heater is something no one thinks about until it suddenly stops working. Then it’s a big deal that can create some panic in a household. When this happens, it is…
What Will Void an HVAC Warranty?
There’s no doubt that, here in Anchorage, having a reliable HVAC system is a matter of survival during our long winter months. When your furnace malfunctions, you rely on your warranty to keep the repair cost manageable. Keep reading for advice on keeping your HVAC warranty intact so you won’t need to empty your wallet…
6 Ways You Can Accidentally Void Your HVAC Warranty
Most HVAC systems come with a limited manufacturer’s warranty that will cover certain repairs and replacements. Manufacturers cannot guarantee perfect parts or assembly for every system, so the warranty makes them responsible for any failures that are their fault. This is a big deal for home and business owners, who will save hundreds to thousands…
A Guide to HVAC for New Homeowners in Anchorage
Have you recently purchased your first Anchorage home? Congratulations! Saving enough money to get out of the world of rentals is a big deal. Chances are if this is your situation, you’ve never had to take care of an HVAC system before. Landlords typically cover those responsibilities for their tenants. There’s a lot to learn!…
