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How Efficient Is Your Furnace?

January 8th, 2024

Efficiency is an easy thing to forget about until your heating bills come at the end of the month. Then, you’re looking at a big price tag that you have to pay, and this happens throughout the entire winter.

So, when exploring options for a furnace installation in Glenpool, OK, you’ll want to know how efficient the system is and how likely you are to save money on your heating bills month after month. This can be easily understood, and as your licensed professionals in the area, we’re happy to teach you.

Just remember that furnace installations and repairs are never to be done by anyone other than a licensed professional. Your furnace deserves the best care and your comfort should never be compromised.

New Years Resolutions That Work: Furnace Edition

December 25th, 2023

New Years resolutions are a pop culture phenomenon that don’t necessarily work right every time. We’ve all thought about going to the gym more or spending more time at home with the family as a resolution, but life doesn’t exactly go as planned. In fact, a New Year’s Resolution can sometimes make us think we have more control over our lives than we actually do.

Sorry to get existential, but we’re going somewhere with this. One area of your life that you do have control over is your heat. Whether you’ve got a furnace, a boiler, or a heat pump, there are some resolutions you can make in 2024 that keep your budget intact and your home more comfortable–all without lifting a finger.

Let’s talk about some great New Year resolutions that can work for furnace repair in Tulsa, OK.

3 Targets for an Air Purifier

December 11th, 2023

It’s a classic tale: a customer looks at the cool and interesting technology of a UV air purifier, only to resist the urge to purchase it. Too many times we’ve heard the phrase “I don’t need that,” accompanied by a thing that is definitely needed for your home. But we’d argue that many homeowners simply don’t know that they do need these kinds of systems, depending on the types of contaminants they’re dealing with.

This blog is going to be more of an explainer blog, where we’ll go into deep detail over each type of contaminant that a UV air purifier in Bixby, OK can target and eliminate. This isn’t for us to sound smart or for fun, it’s for customers to use so they can figure out whether an air purifier would be put to good use in their own home.

Then, once you’ve got an idea of the kinds of contaminants you might be dealing with, you can call our team for air purifier installation or even the set up of an air filter that will get the job done.

3 Fun Facts About Your Gas Furnace

November 27th, 2023

Knowledge is power, that’s the truth. Learning about something mundane like your furnace might sound like a waste of time, when you could be playing some fall sports or watching movies, but it’s more productive than people might think. Furnaces are a key element of our homes being comfortable during the colder seasons, and a little bit of knowledge might help you solve a problem that would otherwise be stressful and confusing.

Most furnace issues require professional furnace repair in Bixby, OK. Most homeowners don’t have the tools or experience to safely handle fixing their gas furnaces, and this is perfectly normal. But the time it takes between a furnace problem and calling for repairs is crucial, and most homeowners need to know a bit about their systems to call at the right time for support.

So, here are three fun facts about your gas furnace that will help you be a more proactive homeowner when things go wrong!

Is a Heat Pump Worth the Extra Cost?

November 13th, 2023

New technology always costs more to install than older technology that’s been on the market for longer. This is just a simple fact of economics. When heat pumps were initially invented, they were only used by niche homeowners who could afford pretty high installation bills. And even then, only a few technicians knew how to install these systems. Everyone else would just opt for a gas furnace or a central air conditioner.

But times are changing, and so is the technology. Heat pumps are becoming more widely available and manufacturers are leaning into the technology, meaning you can get one for a cheaper price than you could a few years ago. Is it finally time to make the switch and invest in a heat pump installation in Tulsa, OK?

Or should you just stick with your tried and tested gas furnace? Well, it’s a little complicated, but we think you’ll know what’s best after reading this blog.

Heat Pump Tips: Repair or Replace?

October 16th, 2023

It probably feels like it was just yesterday when you bought your first heat pump. It was all the rage in your neighborhood and now it’s been almost 10 years. Time really flies when you’re having fun, right?

For many of our customers, their heat pumps are about to reach their 10th or 11th birthdays. For others, it’s only year 5 but there have been a plethora of problems lately that have brought some frustrating results. Maybe the system doesn’t want to switch from heating to cooling more anymore, or perhaps it’s leaking refrigerant whenever you look away. These are bad, but they might not constitute the need for a replacement.

Here, we’ll give you the details on whether it’s time to replace your old system or invest in expert heat pump repair in Bristow, OK. Regardless of the solution you choose, we’ll be there beside you to do the work in a timely and professional manner.

The Wizard of Blizzard’s Heating Recommendations

October 2nd, 2023

The chilly season is upon us, which means the Wizard of Blizzard is shifting gears to become the Wizard of Cozy Comfort until springtime arrives. We’ll be covering some great heating tips this winter, starting with some heating system recommendations for homeowners that might be on the market.

We know, things haven’t fully recovered after the pandemic and with record-high inflation, we’re dealing with some pretty serious price hikes. But with a smart team of professionals and good financial planning, you could invest in a state-of-the-art heating installation in Bristow, OK that keeps you comfortable and your home efficient.

Let’s take a look at our top 3 heating systems and why we recommend them to our average customer. We promise that after this blog post, if you’re ready to buy, you’ll be in better shape to make a smart decision.

A Full Duct Cleaning Breakdown

September 18th, 2023

Duct cleaning in Sapulpa, OK sometimes gets a bad wrap. It’s not as cool or complex as something like air conditioner repair or duct installation, and it generally sounds like something that you could do on your own. Heck, with enough ingenuity and a trip to the hardware store, you could probably clear up the dust and debris in your air ducts on your own, right?

Well, not exactly. In fact, just trying to clean your air ducts on your own could be a huge waste of money and end up doing some serious harm that costs you a lot more money to fix. Duct cleaning is a specialized service for a reason, and it’s just not something that everyone can do.

But if you skip duct cleaning, you’ll also see a deterioration in your home’s efficiency and air quality, which means you can’t really skip it either. So, let’s talk about why it’s a good investment and might be perfect for your home.

Ground-Source or Ai-Source Heat Pumps: Which to Choose?

September 4th, 2023

There are many types of heat pumps in existence, many of which don’t really make sense for residents of our area. For instance, hydronic heat pumps use the heat energy of natural bodies of water to keep a space warm. But depending on where you live, you might not have immediate access to a lake or a river, which makes this type of heat pump very impractical.

However, there are two main types of heat pumps that are very practical for homeowners in our area. These are ground-source heat pumps (also known as geothermal heat pumps), and air-source heat pumps, which are usually referred to as conventional heat pumps.

Each of these systems draws its heat energy from a different place, and they both have their ups and downs, which we’ll get into down below. Just make sure you choose our team for your next heat pump installation in Sapulpa, OK!

AC FAQ: A Refrigerant Leak

August 21st, 2023

Refrigerant is one of the first things we teach our customers about. It’s such an important component to the cooling process, that we’d practically be unable to have air conditioning without it. This is why having an issue like a refrigerant leak can be a huge bummer for a customer that’s looking to keep their budget intact.

Don’t worry, refrigerant leaks are actually quite common. They’re still issues that require professional AC repair in Sapulpa, OK, but they’re also easily handled by a trained technician. We want to spend this blog post making sure that our customers have all the important information on refrigerant leaks available to them. Any questions you might have, we’ll do our best to answer.

But remember, if you don’t see one of your questions here, be sure to call our expert technicians so you can get the answers you’re looking for.