Furnace Repair vs. Replacement: How to Decide What Your Home Really Needs
As a homeowner in Seattle or the surrounding Puget Sound area, you know that dependable heat is non-negotiable once winter hits. Dealing with a failing furnace is stressful, and the biggest question is always: Is this a simple furnace repair,…
How to Improve Indoor Air Quality
While you’re busy making your home a sanctuary, it’s easy to forget about the invisible yet crucial aspect of indoor air quality. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that most people in the United States spend 90% of their time…
Get Your Furnace Checked Before Winter Hits
You’ve no doubt heard it before, but it bears repeating: your furnace needs to be checked at least once a year. An annual inspection and maintenance by a technician are some of the best steps you can take to ensure…
Cause for Concern: What Loud Boilers Means
When you boil water on your stovetop, you might hear a rattling sound. That’s to be expected. What you don’t want to hear is the same sort of rattling sound from your boiler. Your boiler handles hot water all the…
Is it time to change your air filter?
Homeownership requires so many small maintenance tasks that sometimes it’s hard to keep up with them all. Maintaining your heating and cooling system is something that requires occasional attention from a professional, but some things, like changing your air filter,…