Furnace Checklist for the End Of Heating Season

March 6th, 2023

Your furnace saw you through some record-breaking temperatures this winter. With summer on the way, you won’t be using your furnace for a while. But that doesn’t mean you should forget all about your furnace when it’s not in use. 

There are steps you should take if you want to be able to rely on your furnace during the next heating season. Maintenance is the best way to show your furnace just how thankful you are for its performance.

It’s important to go through this end of heating season checklist before you close the door on winter and throw open the windows to welcome the summer.

Here’s a checklist of things you can do to make sure your furnace will be ready when you need it next. Staying on top of maintenance and scheduling furnace service in Bozeman, MT when it’s needed is the best way to prepare your furnace for next winter and extend its lifespan. 

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Home Benefits of Heat and Energy Recovery Ventilators

February 20th, 2023
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The amount of insulation that homes have has increased over time. A well-insulated home is an energy-efficient one, and who doesn’t want to use less energy and pay smaller bills?

There’s one major drawback to homes that are tightly sealed: well-insulated homes affect indoor air quality (IAQ).

With nowhere for the pollutants and contaminants in your home’s air to go, they become trapped inside. Opening doors and windows is a good way to bring in fresh air, but doing so also creates more work for your HVAC system. It also allows in unwanted pollutants from the outside air. 

Luckily, there’s a clever solution for this tricky problem: the installation of a heat or energy recovery ventilators.

These allow clean, fresh air to enter your home without causing fluctuations in temperature that can wreak havoc on your utility bills. Read on to learn more about how heat recovery ventilators in Belgrade, MT can help improve the comfort of your home.

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Is it Time To Replace Your Water Heater?

February 6th, 2023
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Here in Montana, our freezing-cold winters mean you need to be able to depend on your furnace to keep your home nice and toasty.

Although you might not realize it as often, your water heater plays an incredibly important role in your home comfort.

Think about how many times in a day you need water. You start off the day with a hot shower or a pot of hot coffee.

You make breakfast and run the dishwasher to sterilize your dishes. You wash your hands in hot water multiple times a day.

All these activities for your health and happiness are dependent on your home’s workhorse, the hot water heater. 

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How To Avoid Heating Repairs This Season

January 23rd, 2023
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Halfway into the heating season, Montana has already experienced some extreme winter weather.

With wind chills bringing temperatures into the negative double digits, you’ve undoubtedly been depending on your furnace to keep your home warm and toasty during months of record snowfall.

Considering how much you’ve been using your furnace lately, how confident are you in its ability to heat your home through the rest of the heating season without any interruption in service?

Although we’re always available for any heating repair in Bozeman, MT, you want to make sure you’re doing everything you can to avoid interruptions to your heating. Follow these tips on how to avoid furnace repairs to help ensure you can depend on your heating system when you need it most.

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Sleep Better With a Whole House Humidifier

January 9th, 2023
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New Year’s resolutions often have to do with improving health. People resolve to eat better, exercise more, and lose weight. Getting a good night’s sleep is an essential component of health and happiness that people often neglect. 

Our cold, dry winter weather can interfere with getting enough precious sleep. Dry air causes a multitude of problems in a home, from making it more difficult to stay warm to increasing the spread of illness. 

Ambient Air Solutions has the solution for this common problem—the installation of a whole house humidifier. Instead of counting sheep to get some sleep, count on a whole house humidifier to help with not only sleep problems but other dry air issues as well.

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Signs Your Furnace Is Due for Replacement

December 26th, 2022
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The first day of winter is officially behind us. But that doesn’t mean we’re due for relief from the cold weather anytime soon. Looking ahead to the new year, how confident are you that your furnace will last the winter? 

Perhaps your furnace is already giving off signs that it might not last for the entire heating season. We know how easy it can be to overlook these warning signs, especially during the chaos of the holidays. But you don’t want your furnace breaking down completely in the middle of winter.

Take a moment to try and determine if you might need furnace replacement in Gallatin County MT sooner than later. Here are some common signs that indicate your furnace may be due for replacement.

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Can I Finance the Installation or Repair of My HVAC Unit?

December 12th, 2022
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We understand that purchasing a new HVAC system for your home or business can be pricy. At the same time, it’s impossible to live in Montana without a working heating system.

Whether you need urgent furnace repair in Bozeman, MT for your current system, a new furnace or air conditioner, or an upgrade to an older unit, financing is a great option to cover your expenses.

Ambient Air Solutions offers financing for both residential and commercial installations through Synchrony. We understand that many families and businesses don’t have the funds needed for vital HVAC purchases, especially when replacements are unexpected.

Financing a new HVAC system or repairs also allows you to keep your emergency funds available for other potential uses. You might be wary of financing such a major purchase but read on to learn about its many benefits.

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How Often Should I Change My Furnace’s Air Filter?

November 21st, 2022
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In our world of video tutorials and DIY shows, homeowners are looking for ways they can be involved in the home maintenance process. Air filters are our favorite HVAC component to talk about because they’re an easy way for a homeowner to be proactive about home maintenance. With a lot of homeowners looking for DIY solutions to things that should only be left to professionals, an air filter is something they can certainly replace on their own.

However, knowing how often an air filter should be replaced is a bit tricky. There are several factors to consider when determining how often to change your air filter. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions about air filter replacement or need to schedule Bozeman HVAC service.

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How Should I Prep My Home For Winter?

November 14th, 2022
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Have you neglected your checklist of things to do before the really cold weather sets in? Perhaps the unseasonably moderate weather has caused you to neglect it. But it’s not too late to prepare your home for winter!

Winter maintenance shouldn’t be neglected, especially here in Montana. From things like water heater and furnace maintenance to making sure your pipes are well insulated, here are things you can do to prepare your home for another bracing winter.

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Pros and Cons of Tankless Water Heaters

October 17th, 2022

Any homeowner who’s had to replace their water heater has probably considered going tankless. Although tankless water heaters are more expensive up front, their cost and energy savings will add up over time. According to the U.S. Dept. of Energy, a tankless water heater can save up to $107 annually on energy bills and is up to 34% more efficient than a conventional water heater.

If you’re considering making the change to tankless, consider these pros and cons of tankless water heaters. 

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