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Air Conditioner Size: Why It Matters More Than You Think
If you’re a Bozeman homeowner, you may have noticed that summers here seem to be getting hotter. That’s because the Department of Environmental Protection reports Montana is getting warmer by about 2°. This rise in temperature may have you considering air conditioning...
Leveraging Heat Pump Rebates & Tax Credits for Better Savings
If you’re a Bozeman homeowner, you may be aware of rising heating costs. According to a recent news report by Montana Right Now, it’s because “Montanans are projected to spend 13.6% more on their utility bills this winter.” Rising utility costs, public concern over...
How to Choose Between Different Types of Furnaces
Choosing the right furnace to heat your home is a weighty decision and a significant investment. From natural gas to electric to propane, there are many different types of furnaces available to choose from, and it can be hard to know which one best fits your needs....
Carbon Monoxide Safety: Why You Shouldn’t Skip Furnace Inspections
Anyone living in Montana should make carbon monoxide safety a top priority for their home. According to SafeWise, consumer safety experts, Montana ranks third for the most carbon monoxide poisoning-related deaths in the nation. In fact, 34% of these poisonings are due...
Maximize Your Comfort & Budget: The Impact of Annual Furnace Maintenance
Furnaces are a worthwhile investment, but, like any homeowner, you want to get the most value and use out of your furnace. To avoid spending money on a new furnace too soon, you can save thousands of dollars with annual furnace maintenance. Regular furnace maintenance...
5 Heating Repairs to Stay on Top of this Fall
Montana typically endures over half a year of winter. In Bozeman, residents embrace this lifestyle. Yet no homeowner wants unforeseen heating repairs due to system failures in the frigid months. When the icy weather hits, you can go from sipping hot cocoa in your...
Why Choose a Ductless Heat Pump: Upgrade Your Home’s Comfort & Efficiency
There’s a saying in Montana: “If you don’t like the weather, just give it a moment. It will change!” The weather in Bozeman may be inclement one moment and then scorching the next, but it doesn’t matter when your home has a ductless heat pump. Ductless heat pumps are...
4 Best Energy-Saving Practices for Summer Air Conditioning in Montana
In Montana, it feels like we only get two seasons—winter and summer! Winters bury the Bridgers in snow, while summers are filled with blue-skied, long days when the sun doesn’t set until well into the evening. As much as we love the few months of the year when we get...
5 Summer Air Conditioning Mistakes to Avoid
Many Bozeman homeowners don’t realize that their summer air conditioning habits are running their air conditioning units ragged. As the summer heat rolls in, air conditioning becomes a lifeline for many Gallatin Valley households. In contrast to Montana's long, cold...