It’s important to remember that a heating system trying to operate despite issues with its parts will likely cost more in terms of your monthly heating bills. If you’re trying to keep costs down during the next cold snap, we’re always ready to help you repair what’s wrong with your system.
The need for heat has driven many advancements. In 1885, for instance, Dave Lennox built the first steel-riveted, coal-burning furnace. By the late 1800s, this innovation meant that, for the first time in US history, coal became the primary heat source for American buildings.
You refrigerator's compressor generates quite a bit of heat in your kitchen -- which your HVAC system has to deal with. Keeping the condenser coils on the back or bottom of your fridge clean will save you energy and could extend the life of both your fridge and your air conditioner.
In 1816, the Massachusetts Medical College was the first large building to utilize a hot-air central heat system. The gravity-based system consisted of a network of ducts that distributed warm air heated by a massive coal furnace situated in the basement.
If you have a heating boiler system, maintaining the expansion tank is important. Scale, bacteria, and organic acids can build up and attack the tank’s materials, causing it to fail prematurely. We recommend periodic cleaning and de-scaling.
Your heating system is one of the most important systems in your building, so you don't want to waste it by continually running it until it dies. This can be a lot more expensive than a comprehensive maintenance program, since it will keep your heater going for longer.