Colorado is well known for its dry climate, especially up here in the northern part where our cold, crisp winters only exacerbate respiratory discomfort and allergy symptoms for people sensitive to low humidity levels. Extended periods of dry air slowly but surely work to draw the moisture out of your home—and you. For many, this means using portable humidifiers. The …
Can HVAC Upgrades Improve Your Colorado Home Equity?
American homeowners know that residential remodeling projects can raise the equity of their homes. However, it’s important to understand the potential “ROI” of a renovation before going through with it. That’s the return on investment and it’s a critical part of remodeling with the purpose of raising a home’s value. The investments with the highest return can be tricky to …
Are Washable HVAC Filters Worth the Money? It Depends – Learn Why
If you’ve been reading the Best Buy Heating And Air blog for any length of time, you already know that the easiest and most affordable (yet very effective) DIY maintenance you can do is regularly replace the air filters in your HVAC system. Clean air filters offer a ton of great benefits, including improved energy savings, increasing the lifespan of …
The Real Benefit of HVAC Maintenance is in the Numbers: How to Save Thousands
Consider this for a moment: The average cost of an HVAC maintenance visit is under $100. The cost of replacing an HVAC system can be as much as $12,000. That’s a huge difference. Here’s the really shocking thing though: the leading cause of “total HVAC failure,” i.e., systems that require replacement, is lack of maintenance. Many homeowners have been shocked …
How Colorado’s Hard Water Can Damage Your HVAC System & What to Do About It
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …