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What Is a Heat Pump?

January 24, 2025

Heat pumps are very efficient, using up to 50 percent less energy than furnaces or baseboard heaters, according to the US Department of Energy.

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Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out?

Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out?

January 17, 2025

If you ever hear your gas furnace turn on but cannot feel any warm air blowing from the vents inside your Minnesota home, chances are the pilot light went out.

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How Does a Gas Furnace Work?

December 20, 2024

A furnace is a big part of your life—whether you realize it or not. It keeps your Brooklyn Park home warm and can help with your indoor air quality (IAQ).

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HVAC Refrigerant and SEER Changes in 2025

December 13, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy raised the minimum efficiency requirements for central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps starting in 2023.

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Why Won’t My Furnace Stop Running?

November 22, 2024

Is your furnace blowing air without pause? If so, you’re probably feeling a bit concerned—and your Maple Grove house most likely feels like an oven. On top of that, your utility bill will be considerably higher with your furnace constantly running.

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What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

November 15, 2024

     If you just turned on your furnace for the winter, your nostrils may detect a burning smell. If this is the case, you don’t need to panic yet. Furnaces collect dust over time, which is burnt off when you first turn on your furnace.

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Is My Home Energy Efficient?

October 18, 2024

You hear it all the time—buy energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment to lower your Minnesota utility bills!  But what about creating an energy efficient home?

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Transitioning Your Heat Pump

October 11, 2024

One reason Minnesota homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant.

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Why Do I Need a Humidifier in the Fall?

September 20, 2024

17.2 million households in the US use a humidifier—install one in your home and join those who have been maximizing their indoor comfort.

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Ductless Maintenance

September 13, 2024

Ductless units are up to 30 percent less expensive to cool and 60 percent less to heat than traditional systems, according to ENERGY STAR®.

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