Home Heating and Energy Blog

Today’s modern central heating and cooling systems for homes, if designed well, can be extremely intelligent. Most modern thermostats can be programmed to heat or cool your home by whatever schedule is convenient. Some even support ...

How Often Does A Gas Furnace Need Maintenance? There are several reasons why it is important to have a professional technician perform maintenance on your gas furnace periodically.

The first part of 2013 has been a pretty confusing time for both homeowners and HVAC contractors when it comes to the Department of Energy's furnace efficiency regulations. After numerous court battles, a settlement, and pending court ...

Conventional wisdom says that any major piece of machinery or equipment, such as a vehicle or gas furnace, requires regular maintenance in order to function properly and to realize its expected useful life. However, especially in ...

Deciding on a furnace repair contractor can be tricky.  Choose the right contractor, and your furnace will be up and running in no time!  However, choosing the wrong contractor could put your entire family and even ...

On May 1st, 2013, all newly installed gas furnaces must be 90% efficient or above in all Northern states, including Washington State.  This new requirement has wide-reaching implications for existing homes in Washington, especially homes ...