When it comes time to install a new furnace in your home, you might be overwhelmed by the options. Not only are there different manufacturers and brands to choose from, you’ll also want to choose whether you want a gas or electric furnace and whether you want a “single stage” furnace or a “2 stage” furnace. Most furnaces typically last around 15 years, and as a furnace continues to age, it may require more frequent repair or even replacing to maintain efficiency and comfort. Replacing a furnace before it breaks down can be safer and more affordable, especially during the colder months when heating is essential.
What’s that? You’ve never heard of a “2 stage furnace”? That’s okay! That’s what we’re here for. We are ready to help homeowners from start to finish with your furnace installation, and we can follow it up with reliable repair and exceptional annual furnace maintenance to ensure that your heating system stays in great shape for the years to come. Read on to learn about these different furnace types.
Winter has come to a close, but the cold weather is still here in Minneapolis. It’s in your best interest to make sure that your heater is properly squared away at the end of the season. This is a great measure to take because it lets you enjoy your spring and summer months without the stress of a looming heating issue you know you’ll have to fix come fall. Preparation is key when it comes to your HVAC system. One of the best things you can do is swap out your 
As the heating season slowly but surely comes to a close, you may be deciding if it’s time for you to start looking into a new boiler system. Goodness knows that when you live in a climate like ours, you need a durable and powerful heating system. And a boiler system fits the bill! But unfortunately, no heating system will last forever. We’ll get into more details below, but you can’t really expect a useful service life past 15-20 years for the average, well-maintained boiler system.
This is the time of year where many people start to reconsider their heating systems. If you’re considering upgrading to a different unit, we want you to know that you’re right on time and you’re not alone. We want to discuss a great option for your upgrade today–a ductless mini split system. 
We’re pretty far into the winter season. This is the time of year when you might realize that your current furnace just isn’t cutting it anymore. If you’re not warm enough, if your furnace is expensive, or if your heater is just getting up there in age, we’d recommend replacing your unit. 
We talk to a wide range of homeowners here in the area. Over the years, we’ve noticed that we receive some of the same questions when we’re talking to homeowners about furnace filters. We understand that there’s a little confusion when it comes to filters in a home. When we’re talking about filters today, we’re only talking about 
Now that winter is here, you’re using your heater more than you have in a while. In a perfect world, this would cause no upsets, but in our real and flawed world, you might notice that your furnace is acting up a little this season. One of the ways your furnace might cause trouble is through the amount of noise it emits. Loud furnace noises are something that should be addressed as soon as possible. 
The term “furnace transformer” might be a little intimidating. Just the name of it sounds important or influential. If this is your assumption, you’d be right, your furnace transformer is important to you, but it doesn’t have to be daunting. Your furnace transformer’s main function is to supply power to the furnace itself. The furnace transformer is integral in powering all the key players of your heater. This includes things like timers, ignitions, circuitry, and temperature controls. If your furnace transformer fails, you’re sure to notice because of your furnace’s subsequent inability to perform. 
When we’re talking to homeowners, we get some of the same questions regarding their heating service. One of the most common questions we get is, “how often should I get my heater serviced?” The timing of your home’s heating services is essential. We understand why you want to know when to get these services done. Today, we’re going to answer some common questions around your heating timing so you can get it right.