Maintaining your furnace
It's important to keep this big piece of equipment in tip-top shape in order for it to operate at peak efficiency.
Maintaining your fireplace
Proper maintenance of your fireplace is important to make sure it's working efficiently and safely.
Sealing your fireplace damper
In this video: Old, worn fireplace dampers allow conditioned air AND your energy dollars to go up the chimney! Find out how to stop the leaks.
Preventing air leaks
In this video: Some fireplaces can be a big source of air leaks in your home. Find out what options are available to keep warm air in your house without letting it go up the chimney.
Prepare for the season
In this video: Before you ignite flames in your fireplace, make sure you get it professionally inspected and cleaned. Chimney sweeps check your fireplace inside and out and even the roof. All of this is to make sure it’s ready for winter and to keep you safe.
Fireplace myths
In this video: Fireplaces have been a trusted heating source for homes for centuries, but are they energy efficient?
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Shop and compare when choosing a new heating system. Look for the yellow Energy Guide label to see how one unit stacks up against another.
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Furnace filters
Changing or cleaning your furnace filter is one of the easiest things you can do to prolong the life of your heating and air conditioning system.