You return home from work on a chilly evening, hoping to quickly get into the warmth of your home. But alas! You are greeted by a cold room. What’s wrong? Your heater is probably not working.
Many of us do not even remember that we have a heating system at home until it starts acting up. Now that you have gotten the “cold treatment,” you reach the heater quickly to check on it but are presented with a complicated machine that is utterly unfamiliar to you.
“Why is my heater so complicated?” This is the first thing to come to your mind. Be assured, there’s nothing wrong with your heater design and there is a very good reason for the complexity of the system. In this article, we will tell you why modern heaters have a complicated design and what you should do to handle heater troubles.
We can’t deny that boilers are some of the most durable and incredible heating systems on the market. They last longer than forced-air systems, they arguably produce better warmth, and they’re overall easy to maintain. However, this doesn’t run true for every boiler.
Electric furnaces are an interesting topic to talk about. It’s not usually the first type of furnace system that homeowners in our area tend to think about, but it’s absolutely one that we recommend for certain homes that really wouldn’t do well with a gas furnace. If your home has an electric furnace, or you’ve been thinking about upgrading your furnace to one that better suits your needs, then this could be the blog post for you.
We know, we know, we talk a lot about maintenance on this blog. That’s only because it’s so important! Neglecting to have maintenance done on your heating system spells disaster for your comfort, your home, and your budget going forward. But we’re not here to talk about only the vital parts of maintenance, we’re here to talk about everything. That includes the awesome perks that you could take advantage of when you join our Polar Plus Club.
You’d be surprised by how many homeowners opt-out of heater maintenance. Whether it’s because they think it’s unnecessary, think it’s a scam, or don’t even know what heater maintenance is, this is a bad move. It’s like opting out of oil changes for your car, or opting out of paying your bills every month. Sure, it’s your decision, but it’s far from the best one.
While we enjoy talking about our technical expertise in the field of HVAC, we get this question too much to ignore it. If you’ve landed on this page, you’re definitely on the lookout for professional HVAC services—so let’s not beat around the bush. Why would you choose us?
As consumers, we are always seeking the best technology, whether it be the latest smartphone, a new gaming console, or the TV with the highest resolution. So, why don’t we think the same way about our home heating systems? Throughout the winter, you run your heater rather consistently, so why not invest in upgrades that will ensure its efficiency and effectiveness? One way you can improve the overall operation of your home heating system is to upgrade your thermostat.
It’s that time of year when we start to see summer on the horizon—even if a stubborn cold stretch is making it seem more like a mirage than an actuality. Regardless, many homeowners in the area are ready to leave the chill behind, dreaming of the days to come when the only chill will be that coming from their own air conditioning systems—a chill that they themselves control!
We may be moving out of the heating season now, but we’re not in the clear. It’s still March, after all, and the weather in our area loves throwing curve balls at this time of the year. If you use a boiler to heat your home, and you suspect that there is a problem of any kind, don’t wait until the start of next winter to schedule a necessary 
We could all use some warm, sunny weather right about now, but chances are that you’re going to be running your heater for a while longer. It may be late in the season, but don’t let that convince you that you can afford to ignore any signs of trouble your home heating system may be exhibiting. Trust us when we tell you that your heater can break down just as easily at the end of the season as during any other time.
