Ambient Air Solutions Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

Why It Pays to Keep Track of Your Heating Costs

Monday, March 18th, 2024
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Many homeowners pay their utility bills every month without giving it much thought. It’s only when there’s a sharp increase that they pay attention and wonder what could’ve caused such a huge spike. Often, there’s a correlation between a utility bill and usage, but that’s not always the case.

In this blog, let’s go over why it pays to keep track of your heating expenses to avoid getting an unexpected heating bill or even worse–an unexpected heating repair bill. The two are often connected by savvy homeowners who’ve been keeping an eye on increasing heating expenses. 

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Late-Season Furnace Maintenance Tips for Homeowners

Monday, March 4th, 2024
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If you use a furnace to keep your Montana home warm in winter, it’s been working hard for many months to keep your family safe, warm, and cozy. Hopefully, you’ve been impressed with its performance, and the only homeowner maintenance you’ve needed to perform has been to replace the filter regularly. 

However, we’d like to suggest some more late-season furnace maintenance tips that you should perform to keep your furnace in tip-top condition. Follow these simple heater maintenance tasks to make sure your furnace is working safely and that it’ll continue to keep working efficiently for the next few months of the heating season.

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When to Call Us for Emergency Furnace Repair

Monday, December 25th, 2023
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There are obvious situations that will prompt a homeowner to call for emergency furnace repair in Gallatin County, MT. A furnace that won’t power on entirely or one that’s emitting cold air are a few obvious circumstances.

Although you may be hesitant to call for emergency repair if you have a backup source of heat such as a fireplace, there are some situations that shouldn’t wait until the next day. Let’s go over when you should call us for emergency furnace repair. We offer true 24/7 emergency services. We’ll also explain what that means.

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4 Things That Can Go Wrong with Gas Furnaces

Monday, December 11th, 2023
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A gas furnace is a tried-and-true method of heating a home quickly and efficiently. That’s why gas furnaces are so popular in Montana where the winters are lengthy and the temperatures are often below freezing. 

There are specific issues that occur in gas-powered furnaces as opposed to electric, propane, or oil furnaces. Let’s go over 5 warning signs that something is amiss. Calling promptly for gas furnace repair for some of these issues is crucial as they’re related to the combustion process. 

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What Goes on During Furnace Replacement

Monday, November 27th, 2023
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Is it time for a new furnace in your Belgrade, MT home? Perhaps your furnace is well past its estimated lifespan of 15 years, your heating bills are too high, or you’re faced with a costly repair where the money would be better spent going toward a new system. 

In addition to the stress of the expense of a new furnace, many homeowners also wonder how long it will take. After all, you can’t be without even a problematic furnace in our cold winter weather, especially if you don’t have a backup source of heat. 

If we’re replacing a furnace with a furnace, you can rest assured knowing that the process won’t take too long. Furnace replacement typically takes 4-8 hours depending on the job. Of course, if you’re switching from an electric furnace to a gas furnace, this could take extra time.

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4 Tips to Get Your Home Ready for Thanksgiving

Monday, November 13th, 2023
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Thanksgiving is almost here and it’s a holiday that celebrates being thankful. If you’re hosting a traditional meal with family, or having a “Friendsiving” instead, there’s one thing that’s required above all others to ensure a successful event and that’s a comfortable home.

That’s why we’re giving you 4 essential tips to get your home ready for Thanksgiving–and the rest of the holiday season. If you’re not entirely certain that your furnace is up to the task of keeping your guests warm and cozy, it’s not too late to call us for furnace services

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5 Spooky Sounds Your Furnace Shouldn’t Make

Monday, October 16th, 2023
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We’re well into fall and that means you’ve been using your furnace for a while now. “Spooky season” can be the time of year when your furnace starts to emit some moans and groans as it struggles to perform. It doesn’t mean your furnace is haunted; it just sounds like it is. 

Let’s go over 5 scary sounds a furnace will make that mean it’s time for furnace repair in Bozeman, MT. That way, you’ll know to give us a call. The last thing you want is a minor issue turning into a major nightmare of epic proportions.

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How Would You Rate Your Heating System So Far?

Monday, October 2nd, 2023
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We’re well into fall and here in Montana, you’ve probably been using your heating system for a few weeks. By now, you should have a good idea of how your heating system is doing. How confident do you feel about its ability to get you through our harsh winters? 

Here’s an easy way to determine how well your heating system is doing: give it a report card! Consider its performance up until now and assign it a grade from “A” to “F” using our grading scale below. If it hasn’t been the best student, schedule heater repair or maintenance now to ensure it’s ready for the remainder of the season.

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Why You Need Professionals for Your Commercial Heating System

Monday, April 17th, 2023
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Here in Montana, the winters are long and treacherous. With rainstorms, snowstorms, windstorms, and ice storms, your commercial spaces are dependent on its heating system to keep your customers, tenants, and employees safe and warm.

When it comes to commercial heating in Bozeman, MT, you need a team of NATE-certified technicians with the expertise and experience to effectively service commercial heating systems. 

The needs of commercial heating systems are much different than residential systems. When it comes to their installation, repair, and maintenance, you need an HVAC contractor who’s familiar with these complex systems.

Learn why you should never trust a general handyman or residential HVAC company for your commercial heating needs. There’s too much riding on the dependability of these systems. 

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Electric Vs Gas Furnaces: Which Is Better?

Monday, April 3rd, 2023
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When it’s time to replace your heating system, you’re faced with a lot of decisions. Although there are other types of systems for heating your home such as a heat pump or a dual-fuel system for our cold Montana winters, a central furnace is a tried-and-true method of heating your home.

We can understand why many homeowners might want to stick with what they know best and have come to rely on. You’ve decided you want a furnace, but now you have another important decision to make: electric or gas?

This can be a harder decision to make as there are many pros and cons to both fuel types. That’s why we’ve made this list to help you decide between electric vs gas furnaces in Belgrade, MT. Let’s go over them now.

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