Why It's Important To Handle Heating Problems In Your Rentals Immediately

As a landlord, you might find that you get a lot of calls for maintenance and repairs from your tenants. Some of these things can be put off, but certain repairs should be handled immediately. For example, if you get a call about a problem with the heating system in one of your units, it is important to address the issue as soon as possible. Here's why: You Might Be Legally Required To [Read More]

3 Ways To Integrate Renewable Energy Into Your Furnace Replacement Project

If you have an old furnace, then there is eventually going to come the day when you need to have it replaced. Furnaces are often powered by gas or electricity, but there are also newer technologies that can be used to heat your home with renewable energy. You may want to consider a furnace that uses solar energy, is powered by biomass or a more efficient heat pump system. Here are some of the best solutions to replace your furnace with renewable energy solutions for your heating: [Read More]

Get Your Furnace Ready For Winter With These Maintenance Tips

It might not be winter just yet, but now is still a good time to make sure your furnace is ready for action. A little pre-winter preparation can go a long way for ensuring your furnace is up to the task of keeping your home comfortable in chilly weather. Here are a few things you can do to make sure your furnace can tackle winter weather: Change Your Furnace Air Filter [Read More]

Are Winters Getting Weirdly Warm? Calibrate Your Heating Soon

No matter where you are on the climate change debate, temperatures at least seem to be a lot more consistent these days. Unseasonably warm winters, snowstorms with spring-like weather the next day, and big freezes before your heating system can be thoroughly cleaned can cause a logistical nightmare as you gauge comfort levels and costs. Here are a few things to consider as the allegedly cool months come closer, both for your heating system and your electric bill. [Read More]