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Ask Dirk: What are Zoned HVAC Systems, and Do I Need One?
January 14, 2022
What are Zoned Systems? If you are unfamiliar with this term, you might be wondering, what are zoned HVAC systems? What do they do, and why should I know about them? Zoned systems group areas […]
Ask Dirk: Should I Buy a Smart Thermostat?
February 22, 2021
Smart thermostats have been around a little more than a decade and you may be wondering if it is time to buy one. A smart thermostat takes outside information to help run your HVAC system […]
How to Stay Comfortable Staying at Home
September 28, 2020
I hardly need to mention that 2020 has been and continues to be a strange year for many reasons. It is now September and here in northern Nevada, many people seem to be staying inside […]
Ask Dirk: What is a zoned HVAC system?
February 7, 2020
Updated: September 2, 2020 Zoned air systems divide sections of your home into different areas or zones, which are then each controlled by separate thermostats. In contrast, a standard heating system treats your home with […]
6 ways to keep your home warm this winter
December 21, 2019
It’s no secret folks, wintertime is here and heating season is truly in full swing. Our northern Nevada winters have many of us retreating into our homes to keep out of the winter weather. When […]
Ask Dirk Q&A: Common Questions Homeowners Ask
July 15, 2019
Over the past 30-plus years, we’ve had common questions homeowners ask us throughout western Nevada. Many of them have been asked enough times that I felt it important to share. Does a bigger HVAC system […]
Ask Dirk: Will running my ceiling fan in the winter save money?
February 9, 2019
You may use ceiling fans to help cool your house during the summer, but did you know you can use them in the winter to help boost your home heating system as well? Heat rises […]
Ask Dirk: What Should I Do Before Calling for Service?
January 14, 2019
You’ve turned on the heat and nothing happens. No click. No warm air flowing through your vents. And it’s cold inside. Should you immediately call for service? While some situations require a call to the […]
Ask Dirk: 7 Reasons Your Air Filter May Not Work Correctly
November 7, 2018
Indoor air quality researchers tell us that particulate matter (PM), or particulates, which are invisible pieces of stuff floating around in the air, are bad for human health. Particulates that are 2.5 micrometers (0.0000025 m) […]
Ask Dirk: Should I have my furnace serviced for winter?
October 28, 2018
With cold weather upon us, chances are you have turned on your furnace for the season and are enjoying the warmth it brings to your home. So, if everything seems to be working fine, should […]
A word about portable air cleaners
September 25, 2018
Ask Dirk: What is the best thermostat for my home?
September 18, 2018
Ask Dirk: What is the best thermostat for my home? Heating can account for nearly half of the average family’s winter energy bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Having a good thermostat may […]