Did you know that “hard” water can damage your HVAC system? This little-known fact has cost many homeowners a lot of trouble—and money. Since we have hard water here in northern Colorado, our team is taking it upon ourselves to educate as many homeowners as possible about this potential problem. Hard water can damage your water heaters, built-in humidifiers (and …
Solving an Expensive Problem: DIY Repair Guide to Fixing Leaky HVAC Ducts
Did you know that leaky duct work can increase your energy bill by as much as 30% in states like Colorado, with our warm summers and cold winters? That’s huge—especially considering that leaking duct work is an easily prevented problem. Think about it like this. For every $1 you spend on your energy bill, 30 cents are being wasted. Over …
What to do When Your Heating or Air Conditioning Stops Working Suddenly
There’s no such thing as an HVAC problem that’s “no big deal.” Sure, there are problems that are affordable and easy to solve, but there isn’t a single problem we can think of that you shouldn’t try to resolve as quickly as possible. When ignored, minor HVAC problems can quickly turn into big trouble—not to mention requiring more expensive repair …
How to Replace the Air Filters For Your Air Conditioner and Furnace & Other HVAC DIY Tips
As we’ve discussed here on the Best Buy Heating and Air blog, one of the easiest and most effective DIY maintenance tasks you can perform for your HVAC system is replacing the air filters for your air conditioning system and your furnace. Doing so has so many benefits, not the least of which are (sometimes vastly) improved energy savings—you’ll also …
Bathroom Exhaust Vent Acting Up? Check Out These DIY Repair Tips
Is the exhaust vent in your bathroom rattling, showing signs of decreased performance, or outright not working? In today’s post, we’ll examine a few ways you can do simple DIY repairs all on your own, because maintaining your bathroom exhaust vent is more important than you might think. It’s not there just to remove unpleasant odors—it protects your home from …
HVAC Tips & Energy Saving Tricks for New Homeowners in Colorado
Moving into a new home is an exciting time, whether you’re a first time homeowner or an experienced hand. There’s always so much to do—moving your things in, getting organized, and meeting the neighbors to name just a few of the ten thousand and one items on your to-do list. With all the hubbub, it’s understandably easy to forget about …
Mythbusting: Why You Should Never Cover Your Roof Vents During Winter
Roof ventilation is a lot more important than most homeowners think. In today’s post, we’ll explain why, as well as do a little “mythbusting” on an unfortunate misconception—namely, the idea that you should cover your roof vents during the winter. We’ll cover that in a moment. For now, it’s just important that you understand that attic ventilation is important in …
Heat Pump Iced Over? Do This to Prevent Damage
Outdoor heat pumps often “ice up” during the cold months, especially here in Colorado. The good news is that outdoor heat pumps are designed to be in all different kinds of weather (if they’re of reasonable quality, anyway). Some frost or even a small amount of ice is usually nothing to worry about, especially if your system appears to be …
How to Prepare Your HVAC System for the Holidays
Picture this nightmarish scenario: You’re hosting this year for the holidays. Your house is brimming with family and friends. Everyone’s having a great time and, for once, really getting into the holiday mood—when you hear a sudden “clunk” noise. That was the sound of your furnace giving out. Pretty scary, right? While that’s an extreme example, it has happened to …
How to Lower Your Colorado Heating Bill Without Sacrificing Comfort
Did you know that over 50% of the the average family home’s energy costs are associated with heating and cooling, according to the Department of Energy? With our chilly Colorado winters, that figure comes as little surprise—if you’ve hit the 50% mark or higher, there’s no doubt that your wallet is going to feel it. Fortunately, there are plenty of …