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Simple Ways to DIY Furnace Maintenance This Season
Furnace maintenance is a can’t-skip service. We recommend annual cleanings and inspections to keep your system running in top condition, help prevent breakdowns, and save on energy bills. And while nothing compares to a professional Clean & Check, there are three...
Here’s Why Heat Pumps Are So Popular
Heat pumps are growing in popularity because they offer both heating and cooling power in a compact, yet efficient system. They are available in models that can handle an entire home or act as part of a ductless split system for custom, room-by-room temperature...
Summer Thermostat Tips That Will Actually Save You Money
Summer is a welcome break from Wisconsin’s legendary cold temps and high heating bills—until a hot streak has you blasting your air conditioner and paying huge and equally unwelcome energy bills. With a little advice and a few thermostat tips from the award-winning...
Spring Clean Your Air Conditioner to Beat the Heat (and Costly Repairs)
The Importance of Spring Cleaning Your Air Conditioner Every year, when Spring finally arrives, it’s time for some cleaning. When making your to-do list, don’t forget to add air conditioner cleaning. Maintaining your system before summer begins not only makes sure...
Improving Indoor Air Quality: Top 6 Tips for Cleaner, Healthier Air
Did you know the air inside our homes can be more polluted than the air outside? It sounds strange, but it's true. Studies conducted across the country found indoor air is two to five times more polluted than outdoor air. Chronic headaches, nausea, lethargy,...
Duct Cleaning 101: Is It Worth It?
Unlike furnace or air conditioner tuneups, duct cleanings aren’t always recommended or performed by comfort providers. Homeowners often ask if they need to have their ducts cleaned and if it’s really worth it. The answer is yes and Tom’s Heating is happy to explain...
5 Signs You Probably Need a New Air Conditioner
It’s easy to forget about your air conditioner when it’s working well. Regular maintenance can keep it running better for longer, but as summer goes on and each day seems hotter than the last, the constant strain on your cooling system can take its toll. Watch for the...
3 Things Homeowners Should Understand About Humidity
Home comfort isn't just about temperature. Humidity—the amount of water vapor in the air—plays a key role in how comfortable you actually feel. Air that's too dry causes irritated, cracked skin and spreads illnesses more easily. Humid air is stuffy, causes mold...
Furnaces vs. Boilers: What to Know When Picking a System
Furnaces and boilers are the two most common systems used to heat homes—and understanding their key features, including the pros and cons that set them apart, is especially helpful when purchasing a new system for your home or assessing your energy costs. Here’s what...
Do You Really Need a Furnace Cleaning? Our Pros Tell All
Walking into a warm home on a cold day is a wonderful feeling. Walking into a chilly house is a concern. To avoid a winter emergency, our pros recommend routine furnace maintenance. Regular cleanings keep your heating system running at its best, lower your risk of a...
Why Upgrading to a Wi-Fi Thermostat Is a Smart Idea
Thermostats have drastically advanced from the 1950s-style round dials that only adjusted temperature. Today, Wi-Fi thermostats from Carrier® allow you to manage and control your comfort with a tap or an app. Take the Carrier® Infinity® control for example—in addition...
Cracking the Code: The HVAC Basics You Need to Know
Cracking the Code: The HVAC Basics You Need to Know We started this blog to help keep our customers up-to-date on home comfort options. It makes sense that we start off with a few basics you should know—straight from our experts. With So Many System Options, How Do...