To understand what asbestosis is and why it’s dangerous, you first have to understand what asbestos is. You know those popcorn ceilings you see in a lot of older homes? Perhaps you have it in your home? Well, this is the product of asbestos—a mineral material used for insulation for many decades. In the mid-20th century, it was discovered that these small mineral fibers were actually harmful, being inhaled by residents and causing serious illness.
The effects are not immediate, either. Over the years, asbestos can build up in your lungs, creating a range of respiratory illnesses, with the most severe being mesothelioma, a harmful form of lung cancer. Because of this, asbestos hasn’t been used any longer for insulation, but many homes still have it in their living spaces, where it should be removed.
Short-cycling can be as ominous of a phrase as it sounds. Unfortunately, it’s also a relatively common malfunction within HVAC systems. That is, if the system was not properly installed to begin with, or if you don’t have it professionally maintained on a regular basis.
If you’ve read our blog for even just a season, then you probably have seen us talk about maintenance, also called tune-ups, before. Regular, preventive maintenance is vital for your heating and cooling systems in the fall and the spring, respectively. These are the ideal times for HVAC maintenance because it’s right before you need your systems the most.
Whether you are an office manager or the property manager of a commercial space, server room cooling may apply to you. When people think about commercial HVAC and refrigeration, they often think of the air conditioners up on the roof, or in a food service establishment, they might consider commercial refrigerators and coolers. Server room cooling is a very important part of our commercial services, though.
There are two things that many Minneapolis residents have in common: they want to save money on their energy costs and they want to improve their indoor air quality.
Did you know the average house loses 20% to 30% of the air moving through the duct system because of poor connections, holes, or leaks? One of the most effective ways to reduce this air loss is by having your ducts inspected by professionals and investing in 
There comes a time in the life of every HVAC owner where you’re going to need to upgrade different parts of your home’s HVAC system. When summer rolls around and the temperatures here in our area get hot and balmy, it’s important to make sure that you’re on top of your air conditioning services. If you’re dissatisfied with the service you’re getting from your air conditioner, but you’re not at a point that warrants replacement or repair, then we suggest 
One of the greatest things about living in Minneapolis, MN, is how many older, charming homes there are here. If you’re lucky enough to live in one, then you know that even these homes have their drawbacks. Unfortunately, older homes commonly have asbestos build-up in the attics and crawlspaces. The trouble is that asbestos is incredibly harmful to the human body if it’s dislodged or moved in any way. This is why you should contact our professionals for 
If you’re new to the world of commercial HVAC, then it might feel a little intimidating. It’s big step up from being in charge of the personal comfort of you and your family to being in charge of the personal comfort of an entire building’s worth of people. This doesn’t even mention what type of building it is. The stress might be high if you’re in charge of cooling a school, office building, or storefront.