Archive for January, 2010

Can An Air Cleaner Improve Your Family’s Health This Winter?

During cold and flu season and throughout the year, families in the Twin Cities are exposed to viruses that circulate in the air they breathe indoors, so taking measures to prevent illness makes good sense. Getting a flu shot, eliminating germs on surfaces, washing hands, and covering your mouth and nose are all important steps to avoid getting colds and the flu. But many people are still susceptible to the viruses in the air they breathe at home.

Helpful Hints for Troubleshooting Gas Furnace Problems

Winter is in high gear throughout the Twin Cities. The last thing Minnesota residents need is an ineffective furnace. Gas furnace problems are not only annoying, but potentially dangerous as well.

Make sure your gas furnace keeps your family warm and comfortable all winter long by following our advice below for troubleshooting gas furnace problems:

Problem: My home furnace isn’t producing enough heat.

Solution: Unfortunately, this problem is a common one, especially considering the heat necessary to stay warm in negative temperatures. It might be a matter of a dirty air filter that needs to be replaced. Or, your gas burner could be dirty or needing adjustment. In that case, contact a heating expert to adjust the burners.

Is Your Home’s Gas Furnace Efficient?

High home heating bills – they’re an unfortunate but common reality for Minneapolis residents each winter.

With a rise in natural gas costs playing the role of the villain, an inefficient gas furnace is a worthy collaborator, costing some homeowners as much as 40% in additional heating costs. With older furnaces, heat can be wasted through the exhaust.  This makes the furnace itself warm, but leaves it unable to produce usable heat.

But just how do you know if it’s time to replace your current unit with a new, more energy-efficient gas furnace?