Top 10 Energy Wasting Habits
October is National Energy Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the goal is to raise consciousness about the impact of excessive energy consumption and to empower people to make a difference by minimizing home energy use. Many people start the process of becoming more energy-conscious by installing energy efficient appliances in their home. It’s a big investment and
What Happens During a Furnace Tune-Up?
Regular maintenance, including furnace tune-up inspections, are essential for your home systems to continue operating safely and efficiently. Having your furnace serviced before winter will ensure you experience consistent, optimal comfort throughout the season. Why is a furnace tune-up so important? Technicians often equate getting a system tune-up to getting the oil changed in your car. Your furnace is
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
With each passing day of sweltering afternoons and sweaty evenings, you’re probably feeling more and more mentally prepared for fall. But is your home ready for the onset of cold weather? Use this fall home maintenance checklist of six essential maintenance tasks to ensure your house is as ready as you are for the temperatures to cool off. Bonfe’s
HVAC Upgrades That Increase Your Home Value
When you’re putting your home on your market, you have to make many decisions about the relative cost/benefit of making certain upgrades throughout the house. For example, will a renovated master bath result in an offer high enough to offset to investment? The same analysis has to be done for your HVAC system. HVAC can
Top 7 Sump Pump Maintenance Tips
A sump pump can offer peace of mind during rainy season, but don’t take that safety measure for granted. A sump pump needs regular maintenance in order to work its magic of keeping water out of your home. That will ensure it stays in optimal working condition. Sump pump maintenance is important year-round, but heavy rain from
3 Smart Home Additions That Will Increase the Resale Value of Your House
You may decide to install smart home technology (such as Alexa, Google Home, or the Nest Learning Thermostat) in your house simply because it makes life more convenient. But did you know that smart home technology can actually increase the resale value of your house? As smart home products flood the market, more and more
5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Professional Electrician
If you’re not an expert about things like electrical panels, wires, outlets, and all the other electrical jargon, you should not attempt to make electrical repairs. While there are some home repairs that you can attempt yourself, such as fixing a leaky faucet, electrical repairs are not included in that list. You should hire a professional electrician
Top 10 Reasons to Work for Bonfe
Bonfe was recently named one of the Star Tribune’s Top 150 Workplaces for the second year running. This honor would not have been possible without the enthusiasm and support of our employees. The list is essentially a ranking of employee satisfaction, and companies must first be nominated by their own employees to even be considered.
National HVAC Tech Day: Shout Out to Our Awesome Bonfe Techs!
Thursday, June 22 is National HVAC Tech Day. There’s a “day” for everything it seems, but HVAC Tech Day is an important one. Why? Because HVAC techs are responsible for keeping your home safe and comfortable, just like it should be. For that, they deserve our appreciation! We’ve become so accustomed to the luxuries of
Getting to Know Your New Home’s HVAC System
When you’re getting ready to put in an offer or close on a new home, there are a lot of questions you want to ask. How new are the kitchen appliances? Is there surround sound in the home theater? How close is the nearest Starbucks? Less exciting are questions about the HVAC systems. But considering
