Category: Heating
Save Energy With Nest Learning Thermostat
Did you know that your thermostat is responsible for over half of your monthly energy bill? If you’re trying to save energy in your home, you need a thermostat that not only works with you, but works for you. Saving money on energy use is not as easy as simply installing a programmable thermostat. You
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
Use Your Programmable Thermostat to Actually Save Money
Do you want to save money on your energy bill without sacrificing comfort? Do you want a device that links home comfort, energy savings, and convenience all in one? No, you don’t need a magic wand to achieve all this. You just need to install a programmable thermostat in your home. What is a programmable
Use Alexa to Control Your Nest Thermostat From Bed
When you combine Alexa with other home automation products, you can create a smart home that caters to your preferences and responds to the sound of your voice. Combining the voice control capabilities of Alexa with the remote temperature control of the Nest Thermostat gives you unprecedented control over your home climate. With the dual
Guide to Furnace Filter Maintenance
Remembering to change your furnace filters is one of the best ways to maintain your HVAC system between tune-ups. Not only will regular furnace filter maintenance keep your air clear when open windows aren’t an option, but it will also reduce heating costs by improving the efficiency of your furnace. Keeping up with furnace filter maintenance
Ice Dam Prevention: 5 Tips That Will Save You Hundreds of Dollars
Minnesotans are no strangers to the dangers of extreme winter weather. From slippery roads to frozen pipes, homeowners must be vigilant throughout the winter season to prevent expensive home damage. Ice dams are one of the most costly sources of winter home damage. These ice dam prevention tips can save you hundreds of dollars in
Common Gas Furnace Problems, Causes, and Quick-Fixes
A problem with your furnace can strike a chill into your bones—and not just because the temperature in your home is dropping. Furnace repairs and replacements can be an expensive proposition, causing many homeowners to feel worried at the first sign of trouble. But don’t panic just yet. If your furnace isn’t heating your home
11 Winter Heating Hacks That Will Save You Money
When winter temperatures in Minnesota regularly clock in colder than the surface of Mars, we can’t be blamed for wanting to crank up the heat and burrow under our warmest electric heating blanket from January to March. However, that instinct might change when your first heating bill of the winter shows up. How can you
How To Delay Turning On Your Central Heat
October is such a tricky in-between month, temperature-wise. You need a jacket when you leave for work in the morning, but by mid-afternoon you’re stripping it off to escape the heat. The daily ups and downs make it hard to find a comfortable temperature for your thermostat. Although some mornings are cold enough for SmartWool
