Winter can put your furnace through quite the workout. Add in the fact that your windows may not be doing your heating system any favors and you could be facing utility bills that are far too high thanks to the loss of heat. To prevent heat loss through windows in your home, you need to […]

Homeowners in the Iowa Great Lakes area and throughout Northwest Iowa know that winter weather means a workout for their homes’ furnaces. And they’re not alone. According to the Department of Energy, heating accounts for 45% of energy bills throughout the country. That’s why now is an excellent time to look for steps you can […]

Energy efficiency is one of the top priorities for people looking to purchase a new furnace. That’s because the higher a unit’s energy efficiency rating, the more likely a homeowner is to see lower utility bills. Highly energy efficient home furnaces simply pay for themselves over time. But there’s more to finding the right furnace […]

‘Tis the season once again and your furnace is about to get another winter workout. But before you reach for the thermostat, there are a few winter heating tips you should know that can help keep your home’s furnace operating as efficiently and as cost-effectively as possible. Many of these tips are small changes you […]

There’s a definite chill in the air and day seems to fade to night a lot sooner than it did even a couple weeks ago. That can mean only one thing: Fall is here – and it’s time to get your home’s furnace serviced. Don’t ignore an annual furnace check-up. You may be enjoying more […]

Late summer has an reinvigorating energy to it that no other part of a season can claim. Travel and vacations wind down, kids are headed back to school and all those school-related activities start to pick back up. At night and early in the mornings, there may be a chill in the air that signals […]

The balance between being comfortable and protecting your bank account from sky-high utility bills can be hard to find in the summer. While it could be tempting to let your air conditioner run as much as possible, this is probably not the best strategy for lowering cooling costs this time of year. Here are some […]

Plumbing problems are pretty common in the summer. That’s because, in general, people are much more active. From more running around and needing hydration, to washing dirty clothes more frequently and, of course, increased use for gardening and landscaping purposes, it shouldn’t be a surprise that a home’s plumbing gets used more heavily this time […]

As the temperature begins to steadily rise to warmer levels, more and more families will be looking toward their air conditioners to provide a little more comfort. In just a couple more months, the thermostat will really get a workout as people look for relief from the heat. Hopefully you have had your home’s A/C […]

Spring is here. Finally! But that means there are things around the home that you need to check, clean and replace. One of the first things you will want to take a look at is your air conditioning unit. Maybe you still won’t need it for a month or so, but it is always best […]

Utility bills are huge expenses for homeowners. In fact, the US Department of Energy says nearly half of the $2,200 the average U.S. family spends on energy utility bills goes toward paying for heating and cooling. But what if you could 30 to 60 percent on your heating costs and 20 to 50 percent on […]

The months of December, January and February are normally the coldest months of the year throughout the United States, according to The Weather Channel. Here in northwest Iowa, winter more often than not comes with those bitterly cold temperatures that most of the Upper Midwest also feel. Our winter season can sometimes stretch itself even […]