Ice Dams and the Damage They Can Cause

Ice Dams and the Damage They Can Cause

by | Jan 12, 2023 | Heating

What is an ice dam? It isn’t something that’s made by ice beavers. It is a ridge of ice that accumulates on the edge of a roof. Equally true to both halves of its name, an ice dam prevents meltwater from freely running off the roof – and that can cause...
8 Ways to Keep Your Furnace Running Year After Year

8 Ways to Keep Your Furnace Running Year After Year

by | Jan 10, 2023 | Heating

A new furnace is an expense most homeowners don’t want to deal with. Facing this dilemma in the middle of a Minnesota winter is an even scarier scenario. As the old saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” and this couldn’t be more true than...
When Should You Get a Furnace Inspection?

When Should You Get a Furnace Inspection?

by | Dec 10, 2021 | Heating

It’s easy to forget about your furnace as it chugs away in your basement or closet. Unfortunately, your furnace has the mother of all methods of getting your attention at its disposal: It can break down during the wintertime, which will make your home...