Tag Archives: heating and cooling

Get to Know Your HVAC Words and Terms

HVAC Terms G-Z Louvers? You mean lovers right? Nope! When referring to your HVAC unit, we definitely mean louvers. Communicate your home comfort needs with your HVAC technician by using the proper terminology. Stay comfy, Minnesota!

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Tech Tips: Heat Pump 101

You know what an air conditioner is. You know what a furnace is. But, what is a heat pump? Do you need one for summer? Danny from Stay Comfy, Minnesota explains heat pump basics.

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Lower Your Utility Bills

5 Ways to Cut Utility Costs Comfort does not needed to be sacrificed to save money. Living in a climate like Minnesota means we are at two ends of the extreme; really cold or really hot. A few changes can be … Continue reading

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Tech Tips: Vacation Thermostat Settings

What is the ideal temperature to set your thermostat at when you leave for vacation? You want to save money, but you also don’t want to freeze and burst any pipes. Danny has your tech tip of the week: vacation … Continue reading

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Tech Tips: Three Energy Saving Tips for Winter

Oh the weather outside is frightful. It shows no signs of stopping yet, so here are three ways to combat the winter blues and save some energy while your furnace works overtime.

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How Often Does My Furnace Need a Tune-Up?

Your furnace has been working overtime this winter with Minnesota temperatures dropping well below zero. Is a tune-up really necessary though? Your furnace has been working well all winter. If a tune-up is necessary, when should I do it? The … Continue reading

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How Do I Know When to Replace My Furnace?

How do you know when it’s time to buy a new furnace? It’s a serious question when Minnesota temperatures easily dip below zero during the winter months. The last thing you want is to wake up shivering in the night … Continue reading

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Staying Comfy in Minnesota: Schedule an AC Tune-Up

Minnesota weather is unpredictable. It will be snowing, blowing, and freezing over. Then the skies open up everything melts. We all prefer those days where the temperature rises above 10 degrees, but Minnesota can be just as uncomfortable when it … Continue reading

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Ways to show your AC and furnace some love

As love matures and grows, it needs effort, patience, and tender loving care. The same could be said about your furnace and air conditioner. You have better commit to a relationship of maintenance if you want to keep your furnace … Continue reading

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Before You Buy an HVAC: What You Need to Know

Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start. Do you need a new HVAC system? Do you know what an HVAC system is? HVAC: (n.) Short for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. The system is used to provide heating and … Continue reading

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