by TimsHVAC | Dec 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
A boiler is a home heating system that heats water or steam, not air. This hot water is then circulated through pipes to radiators, baseboard heaters, or in-floor radiant tubing to heat your home. Boilers are known for providing a silent, even, and deeply comfortable...
by TimsHVAC | Dec 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
You can increase furnace efficiency by scheduling an annual professional tune-up and cleaning or replacing your filter every 1-3 months. Additionally, use a programmable thermostat to lower temperatures at night, seal air leaks around windows and doors, and ensure...
by TimsHVAC | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
A cracked heat exchanger is a fracture in the metal wall of the furnace component that separates your home’s breathable air from toxic combustion gases. This condition is extremely dangerous because it can allow deadly, odorless carbon monoxide (CO) to leak...
by TimsHVAC | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
The essential fall HVAC checklist for Dent, MN homeowners includes four key steps: changing your furnace filter, clearing all vents and registers, testing your carbon monoxide detectors, and scheduling a professional tune-up. Completing these tasks before the first...
by TimsHVAC | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Deciding whether to repair or replace your furnace involves weighing its age, the cost of the repair, and its recent performance. Generally, if your furnace is over 15 years old and the repair cost is 50% or more of a new unit’s price, replacement is the wiser...
by TimsHVAC | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
If your furnace fan won’t shut off, the most common cause is the fan setting on your thermostat being switched to “ON” instead of “AUTO.” This setting manually forces the blower to run continuously, regardless of whether the furnace is heating. If the setting is...
