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How to Prevent a Frozen Heat Pump in Winter Weather
It’s normal for frost to gather on your heat pump in winter weather. However, an excessive amount of ice can damage your heat pump system and cause it to freeze and stop working. The last thing you want in the Montana winter is to lose heat and be uncomfortable in...
How do Smart Thermostats Save Money in the Winter
One of the best ways to save money this winter is upgrading your home with an ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostat. The intuitive functions of smart thermostats open up a variety of options for you to customize your home’s settings and save money. If you have ever...
How to Keep Your Energy Bills Down This Winter: A Guide to Energy Star Ratings and Efficiency
Winter is not an easy time for your energy bill. In the colder months, you typically use more energy to heat the entire home. The constant use of heat can not only raise your bills, but it can overwork your HVAC system and lead to leaks and breaks. The last thing you...
Fall Furnace Maintenance: Getting Your Heating System Ready For Winter
The last thing you want during wintertime is to come home to a cold house. Having an operational furnace keeps you and your family cozy during the chilly season, so proper furnace maintenance is key for comfort. The fall is the perfect time to start checking on your...
Air Conditioner Leaking and Other Things to Watch Out for This Summer
During the hot months, you want to make sure your air conditioner is blowing ice cold, clean air. For that to happen, your unit will need to be running smoothly and efficiently. Air conditioner repairs can be costly, and no one wants to deal with the air conditioner...
Homeowners Guide to House Air Filters and Purifiers for Wildfire Season: Furnace vs. Standalone
Indoor air pollution is a big consideration as a homeowner. The last thing any of us want is for our home’s air to be unhealthy for our family. This is even more of a factor during forest fire season, when keeping the air safe and reducing the amount of smoke in your...
How to Choose the Best Whole Home Humidifier for Your Space
The warm days and long nights are finally here! Summertime in Montana is a special time, and it can also get pretty dry as the temperatures rise. Here at Mountain Heating & Cooling we want to help keep your home as comfortable as possible through the dry summer...
Join Mountain Heating & Cooling in Supporting Our Community this Give Big Gallatin Valley
Give Big Gallatin Valley is just around the corner, and here at Mountain Heating & Cooling we’re excited to support— and raise awareness for— the awesome nonprofits in our community. We wanted to give folks a little information about what Give Big is, and how to...
3 Things to Consider Before You Buy a New Air Conditioner for the Summer
There’s nothing better than coming home to a nice, cool house on a hot summer’s day. Getting the right air conditioner for the summer so that your house stays perfectly cool is a game-changer. There are a lot of options for air conditioners now with the technologies...