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Fall is the ideal time of year for HVAC maintenance. By getting your furnace tuned up before winter arrives, you’ll enter the heating season with complete confidence. Thanks to your efforts, you can expect lower heating costs, fewer unexpected breakdowns, safe and reliable performance, and a longer system lifespan.
If your current heating system leaves you with cold hands and icy toes, it might be time for an upgrade. To avoid incurring high installation costs, most people stick with the same type of heater they already have, be it forced-air or radiant heating.
Rising energy costs and cold weather have made for an expensive home heating season so far. You may have no control over these factors, but there are still plenty of things you can do to promote more efficient heating for the rest of winter.
The air is naturally drier in the winter because cold air can’t hold as much moisture as warm air. This means your Utah home is probably well below the recommended comfort zone of 30 to 45 percent relative humidity for about half the year.
Cold winter weather doesn’t just affect your heating system—it can also take a toll on your plumbing. By following these seven winter plumbing tips, you can prevent broken pipes, water damage, and high water heating bills.
Most Utah homes have central air conditioners. While summer is the most common time to run the AC, some homeowners wonder—can you run the AC in winter? After all, cooking can overheat the kitchen, and the bedrooms can get stuffy, even when it’s quite cool outside. But does running the air conditioner in cold weather damage it?
Utah winters may be unpredictable, but you can almost always expect snow and ice. While your furnace is hard at work keeping your home comfortable, is the winter weather harming your outdoor AC unit? And how does snowfall affect furnace performance? Find the answers to your questions here.
Radiant floor heating uses electrical cables or hot water-filled pipes to heat your home from the ground up. This luxury home heating option can be installed throughout the entire house or in individual rooms, such as the bathroom, kitchen, garage, or basement. Weigh the pros and cons of radiant heat to help you decide if it’s right for your Utah home.
Radiant floor heating is an increasingly popular home-heating method in Utah. It involves installing electrical cables or hot water-filled pipes under the floor. Since radiant heat consistently warms objects in the room from the ground up, you can expect a more comfortable home and lower heating bills.
