Home Heating and Energy Blog

There are many types of home heating systems.  Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, some of which can change based on the climate of a particular location. In this post we'll look at our top 3 most recommended ...

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 ...

Having a furnace fail in the middle of a Seattle winter is never any fun.  As our economy is still recovering from our great recession, the average homeowner doesn't budget for anything more than regular furnace ...

Predicting how long a particular gas furnace in seattle will last is about as reliable as predicting how long a particular person will live.  That is to say, not very reliable.  However, similar to a person, we can look at ...

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 ...

As we previously posted, new Department of Energy furnace efficiency standards are scheduled to take effect on May 1, 2013. After that date, any new gas furnace installed in a home will be required to operate at 90% efficiency or above. This ...

For Seattle City Light electric customers, improving your energy efficiency just got even more important. Rates are likely to go up over 10% in the next 2 years! If you have electric resistance heating (baseboards, electric wall heaters, or ...