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Duct Cleaning 101: Is It Worth It?

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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 why. Below, our team clears up any confusion about duct cleaning. […]

3 Things Homeowners Should Understand About Humidity

A mother playing with her son on the sofa

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 growth, and damages wood furniture and flooring. Balancing levels with a humidifier or […]

Furnaces vs. Boilers: What to Know When Picking a System

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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 the pros at Tom’s Heating want you to know when considering […]

Do You Really Need a Furnace Cleaning? Our Pros Tell All

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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 breakdown, and improve efficiency to keep energy costs […]

Why Upgrading to a Wi-Fi Thermostat Is a Smart Idea

A Wi-Fi thermostat allows you to control your home comfort via your smartphone or tablet.

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 to temperature, this Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat regulates humidity levels, airflow, ventilation, and indoor air quality in […]

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