HVAC guide to hosting over the holidays
HVAC Guide to Hosting Over the Holidays

It’s that time of year: We’ve had our first (and second) snowfall, malls around the Twin Cities are putting up red and green decorations, and our social calendars are quickly filling up for every weekend between now and mid-January. The holidays are just around the corner. Hosting family and friends over the holidays is a

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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

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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

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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

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HVAC Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

We’re finally coming to the end of winter, and your house has weathered a lot over the last few months—extreme temperatures, blustering winds, heavy snowfall, and ice buildup. Pressing the reset button on your house after a harsh winter involves more than a deep spring cleaning. A solid spring cleaning should also include a thorough spring

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How to Conduct a DIY Home Energy Audit

If you’re serious about reducing energy use and improving energy efficiency in your home, the best way to identify ways that you might be losing or wasting energy is to hire a professional electrician to perform a home energy audit. However, you can start by conducting your own DIY energy audit to identify the most

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Heat Transfer & Why Insulation Is Important in the Summer

Late summer in Minneapolis gets awfully steamy. It can be hard to keep your house at a comfortable temperature, even with an excellent air conditioning system. But if your home insulation isn’t up to par, it’s even more difficult to keep your house cool. Many people think insulation is just for keeping your house warm

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Introducing: The Nest Learning Thermostat

It knows when you are sleeping, it knows when you’re awake, it knows when you come home from work and what time you like to start your day. No, it’s not Santa Clause—it’s the Nest thermostat, now available from Bonfe. The Nest Learning Thermostat uses smart technology to observe and adapt to your family’s habits

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4 Reasons to Get an HVAC Inspection Before Buying a House

A home inspection is a matter of course in most closing deals before you sign on a new house. Including a home inspection contingency is crucial when you make an offer on a house because it not only reveals repairs that may not be visible to the buyer on a walk-through, but also includes analysis

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HVAC Tips for Buying an Older House

There are a lot of beautiful older homes available in the Minneapolis area, and these older homes come with many benefits—more character and charm, quaint neighborhoods, and a proven sturdy foundation. Unfortunately, an older home typically means that the HVAC system and appliances are also on the older side. There are a few aspects of

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