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Original Hiring a Contractor guides about heating, cooling & chimneys: planning, understanding the work and comparing options.
Heating, cooling & chimneys
What Does an AC Warranty Cover?
Buying a new air conditioner for your home is a huge investment and undoubtedly one that you want to protect with a warranty. You want to make sure the warranty favors you and is not easily…
Heating, cooling & chimneys
The Pro Guide to Chimney Repair
We see them everywhere but rarely give them much thought. Yet, chimneys are an important safety feature of many homes, especially those that were built 50+ years ago. Some exist only to…
Heating, cooling & chimneys
How to Choose an HVAC Contractor
HVAC repairs are one of the most expensive repairs that a homeowner will face – and with this kind of repair, it’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when. Due to the expensive nature of…
Heating, cooling & chimneys
The Cost of Repairing a Chimney
Your house’s chimney needs regular maintenance and occasional repairs just like any other part of your house. Damage to the chimney can lead to massive structural problems for other parts…
Heating, cooling & chimneys
Do-It-Yourself Chimney Repair
If you have a chimney as a part of your house, it is inevitable that it will eventually require some maintenance. Although often overlooked, chimney maintenance is crucial for not only…
Heating, cooling & chimneys
Pro Guide to Ductless Mini Split HVAC Systems
The ductless mini split system (DMSS) has been around for decades but, until recently, it was generally found only in Japan and Europe. The system is now becoming popular in North America…
Heating, cooling & chimneys
Ductless Mini Split Maintenance & Troubleshooting Tips
Ignoring your ductless mini split HVAC system is easy to do. After all, it’s virtually silent and needs no input from you once you’ve programmed your smart thermostat. Unfortunately, even…
Heating, cooling & chimneys
Essential Facts of Furnace Installation
The decision to install a new furnace is only the first in a long line of choices you will face. Local code requirements will need to be considered as well as the need to upgrade existing…
Heating, cooling & chimneys
How to Repair A Damaged Chimney Crown
The chimney crown is the portion of the chimney that is between the opening of the stack and the cap that rests at the topmost pinnacle. The crown surrounds the chimney and is designed to…
Heating, cooling & chimneys
How to Repair Damaged Chimney Flashing
What is Chimney Flashing? The chimney’s flashing is a metal barrier wrapped around the base and the roofline that seals the point where they meet. The flashing serves many purposes, but the…
Heating, cooling & chimneys
Repairing Your Damper or Cracked Flue
Please don’t yell at us, we know a flue is not a damper. The terms, however, have grown to be interchangeable over the years, and we don’t want someone to miss out on good information just…
Heating, cooling & chimneys
Chimney Liner Repairs
Chimney liners serve a vital purpose for your home. For one thing, they prevent hazardous gas leaks, which are a health and safety danger. In addition, chimney liners help aged chimneys be…
Heating, cooling & chimneys
Replacing or Installing Central Air Units
While not a prime selling point for a home, not having central air will often be the primary cause of a hard pass for those seeking to buy a new home. We have grown accustomed to having…