If you’ve got a furnace keeping you warm, you expect it to do its job all winter long with very few problems. We all hope for the best when it comes to our heating systems, but sometimes we have to put in a little bit of work to make sure the heater can run smoothly. And if you’re only changing your air filter once a month, you’re probably not doing enough.
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When and How to Change the Furnace Filter
February 22nd, 2016Common HVAC Misconceptions: Closing the Vents
February 15th, 2016Robbins Heating & Air Conditioning is committed to helping families stay comfortable and save money, which is why we try to clear up misconceptions about home comfort systems whenever we get the chance. One that we come across too often is the idea that shutting the vents will help you to save money on heating and air conditioning bills.
4 Things You Should Know about Home Automation
February 8th, 2016Nexia Home Intelligence systems are gaining popularity in our area. People want the convenience of being able to operate their most important home systems from the device they rely on every day: their smartphones! Use your smartphone to turn off lights, lower the temperature, and more, no matter how far you are away from home. Learn more about home automation below.
Let the Fresh Air In with a Heat Recovery Ventilator
February 1st, 2016Opening a window to let some fresh air in can make you feel a lot better when the air indoors just feels stuffy and stale. But this is only true when temperatures outside are relatively mild. When temperatures are hot or cold and you just want to run your central AC and heating system, opening a window or a door really isn’t an option you have.
My Home Isn’t Warm Enough: What’s Wrong with the Boiler?
January 25th, 2016Boilers are widely praised as delivering some of the best in whole-home comfort. The hot water tank moves hot water through a set of pipes underneath the floor, or else the heat radiates from an endpoint like a baseboard or radiator unit. This system transfers heat directly to the people and the objects in the room, and this direct heat transfer is what makes it more comfortable to many than the standard forced-air furnace or heat pump.
It’s Not Too Late to Schedule Professional Heating Maintenance
January 18th, 2016Do You Really Need to Replace Your Heater?
January 11th, 2016Protect Your Home with Nexia™ Home Intelligence
January 4th, 2016Nexia™ Home Intelligence systems are helping many homeowners to stay more comfortable and to decrease their energy bills. This system allows you to connect multiple systems in your home to the wireless internet in your house, and to control them remotely from an application on your smartphone or from any device with internet access.
Resolve to Have Better Indoor Air Quality in the New Year
December 28th, 2015Commit to better health and wellness for you and your family members in the new year, and consider putting indoor air quality at the top of your list of priorities. We’ve got a few tips for making improvements to your heating system (and your air conditioner) so that you can stay healthy and comfortable throughout 2016!
