Foil Furnace Foes! Maintenance Prevents Repair Needs

November 11th, 2024
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Here in Montana, one of the most important things you can possibly think of is your home’s heating system. You absolutely need to have one. It needs to be a good one. And it must be ready to work properly whenever you need it, all throughout the long, cold winters! Furnace issues, and especially furnace breakdowns, should be avoided by any means necessary.

There’s one really top-notch way to make sure your heat will start up when you need it and keep running all winter with the lowest possible risk of requiring any kind of furnace repair. Annual professional furnace maintenance will prevent heating problems and breakdowns, plus offer many other benefits. Here are the details.

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HVAC Problems: Are Your Ducts to Blame?

October 28th, 2024
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When you’ve got issues with your HVAC system in the fall in Montana, you don’t have time to waste. You need to get to the bottom of it before you end up facing icy winter winds and freezing temperatures without a reliable heating system. But sometimes, it’s not your heater (or your air conditioning) causing the HVAC problems. Sometimes, it’s the ductwork itself. Here’s what you should know about your home’s ventilation system, the “V” in HVAC in Columbia Falls, MT.

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Beat Cold & Flu Season with an Air Purifier

October 14th, 2024
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After a gorgeous summer and stunning fall, it will soon be that time of year when Montanans spend a lot of time indoors. And that means breathing a lot of the same, recirculated air over and over–air that’s full of the exhales and sneezes of all the other people we share our space with. No wonder we call it “cold and flu season” when we can’t escape from all the germs!

What can you do to keep yourself and your family safer and healthier this winter? We’ve got a suggestion for you. A UV air purifier could protect you from those cold and flu germs so you are able to enjoy your winter in good health. Here’s how they do it. To learn more about your options for an air purifier in Bigfork, MT, just reach out and have a conversation with one of our indoor air quality experts. 

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Is a Heat Pump an Upgrade From AC?

September 16th, 2024
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When something needs to be replaced, we often hope to swap it out for something better than what we had before. But when there’s a wide variety of options, it can be hard to tell what’s actually better and what’s simply different. This is absolutely true when it comes to HVAC systems. 

If your air conditioner is causing you some trouble, not providing quite the comfort you would like, or is getting on in years, you’re probably starting to think about replacing it. And if you’re researching your options, you’ve come across some information about heat pumps. Would getting a heat pump be an upgrade from having an air conditioner, or just a different option? Here are some facts to consider.

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Are Your Pets Causing Damage to Your AC?

September 2nd, 2024
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Life is hard enough for an air conditioner. It has to run all the time, with extra work expected of it during the worst heat waves. The outdoor unit is vulnerable to weather and can be hit by storm-blown branches and other debris. And even when a homeowner is diligent about getting annual maintenance done and changing the air filter, dust builds up, and wear and tear is inevitable.

But what if the homeowner gives their pets access to the air conditioner? Now an already-challenging life is worsened by the potential damage that can be caused by pets. What damage can pets do to air conditioners? How can you prevent it? We’ll give you all the info you need. If you are concerned that your pets may have caused some AC damage, or you have any other concerns, contact us for AC repair in Bigfork, MT.

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Get Ready for Your Air Conditioning Replacement

August 19th, 2024
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Getting a new AC system is an absolute relief. The new air conditioner will work so well! It will be more efficient than your old system! And new air conditioners so rarely need repairs or have problems—what a joy that will be. But before you can simply kick back and let that cold air wash over you, you need to have the old air conditioner taken out and the new one installed.

Air conditioning replacement is old hat to us. We do it all the time! But it’s not something that happens every day in the average homeowner’s life. So you’d probably like to know more about what to expect. What can you do to get ready for your air conditioning replacement appointment? We’ve got great tips that will help it go quickly and smoothly.

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AC Noises You Don’t Want to Hear

August 5th, 2024
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With many types of machinery and appliances, the owner and operator is not usually an expert at maintenance and repair. But you don’t have to be, as long as you can tell when you need to get expert help. If your car starts making a strange noise, you take it to the mechanic. The same is true of air conditioners. Odd sounds are signs that you need air conditioning repair in Kalispell, MT.

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The Link Between AC Tune-Ups and Repairs

July 22nd, 2024
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As we are forever trying to teach our children, our choices matter, and our actions have consequences. When we make better decisions to begin with, we’ll end up happier with the results. Have you thought about how this might relate to your air conditioner? 

As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. If you are proactive about taking good care of your AC system, you can avoid problems that would be difficult or expensive to fix. The best thing you can do is get AC tune-ups every single year. Here’s how that will affect your air conditioner and help you avoid repair needs.

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Is a Mini Split Good for My Montana Home?

July 8th, 2024
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Have you been hearing about ductless mini splits, or noticing that friends or neighbors have systems like this? Or perhaps you’ve only heard about it from people who don’t live in our area. Montana’s weather is certainly different from what folks experience in many other parts of the country. It’s understandable that, even if you like the sound of a ductless mini split, you’ve got some serious questions.

We’d like to help you get some things sorted out. How exactly does a ductless mini split work? What climate control can it provide? Will it be good for your Montana home? Let’s get you some answers.

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Why You Should Choose an HVAC Company that Provides 24/7 Service

June 24th, 2024
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When your air conditioner needs some help, perhaps just routine maintenance, or your furnace needs a minor repair that’s not terribly urgent, you might only be thinking about this particular need. Right now, there is no emergency. You don’t require 24/7 service, do you? We believe that you should only consider scheduling any appointment with a company that does provide 24/7 service. We’ll explain exactly why. 

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