by Bryan Simning | Jan 21, 2019 | heat, Heating, HVAC
Every winter, homeowners around the country reach for the thermostat to click on their furnace. For some, there’s never an issue season after season. For others, the result isn’t comfortable heat, but the realization that their furnace is not functioning...
by Bryan Simning | Jan 16, 2019 | Gas Line Maintenance, Gas Line Repair, General, heat, Heating, HVAC
For millennia, civilizations around the world depended largely on wood fires for warmth. Even ancient systems for room heating, such as the Roman hypocaust, were reliant on the smoke generated by a vigorously burning fire. Today, we no longer depend primarily on wood...
by Bryan Simning | Jan 11, 2019 | heat, Heating, HVAC
In St Helena, we’re lucky enough to enjoy a few warm but not unbearably hot summer months per year. However, most of the time, we experience a temperate climate, which means we have no choice but to rely on our heating systems. Even when temperatures soar, we...
by Bryan Simning | Dec 31, 2018 | heat, Heating, HVAC
updated 12/13/22 When it comes to staying warm during the winter, most of us just stick with a standard furnace or heat pump. After all, there’s nothing wrong with following the rest of the crowd, and sometimes classics are classics for a reason. However,...
by Bryan Simning | Dec 26, 2018 | heat, Heating, HVAC
Whether you are dealing with weird furnace noises that you want to have checked out or have noticed an unexplained uptick in your heating bills, calling an HVAC technician to look at your furnace or heating system is probably a good idea. Annual heater checkups and...
by Bryan Simning | Dec 19, 2018 | heat, Heating, HVAC, HVAC System
Just like you don’t want your air conditioner to break down during the peak of summer, you don’t want to have any problems with your heater in the winter. California winters might be mild compared to what people living in other parts of the country must deal with, but...
