3 simple tips to keep your hot water heater safe and running efficiently

Hot water heaters seem to be the least of your worries when you own a home. Other than worrying about running out of hot water, are there any potential dangers with a hot water heater? There actually is. Learn how to make sure your water heater doesn’t cause damage to your home or pose a risk to your safety:  

Love yourself this winter and install in-floor heating in your home

Crawling out of bed during the cold winter months doesn’t have to be so difficult. How you may ask? No need for slippers and long-underwear, outfit your home with in-floor heating. Luckily, this luxurious, splurge for your home pays off in more ways than one:   The delights of in-floor heating The biggest bonus of in-floor heating is that there

Drink More Water: Your ideal New Year’s Resolution

Are you a victim of choosing a New Year’s resolution by abandoning it by the beginning of February? We’ve all been there. Many New Year’s resolutions end in failure because they lack actionable steps which is necessary to hold you accountable. Yet, this year, Finken believes that the best New Year’s resolution is to drink more water. Here are some

How to maintain your spa to enjoy all winter long

Winter is among us, which means packing away many of our favorite summertime activities. Luckily, spas and hot tubs are a luxury that can be used all year round. To use your spa during the winter there are a few steps you need to take to prepare for the intense cold.   Decide whether to drain or to not drain

Signs your furnace may need an emergency repair

Your furnace is your first line of defense against the cold winter temps. But what happens when your furnace clunks out in the middle of the winter season? Luckily, your heating experts at Finken can help you get your furnace up and running in no time. Here are a few tell-tale signs that your furnace is about to break down

FAQ: What’s wrong with my drinking water?

After water crises emerged in United States cities such as Flint, Michigan, it’s become more apparent that more needs to be done in terms of water shortages and safety. At Finken, we’re committed to providing clean, safe drinking water to our local communities and educating them about water scarcity. Who is responsible? When it comes to drinking public water, the

Debunking 3 common winter heating myths

Colder temperatures are creeping closer, which means that it’s time to find ways to make your heating system more efficient. Unfortunately, there are number of myths when it comes to heating and cooling your home. We’re here to debunk many of the common heating myths you’ve heard over the years. Learn what will reduce your heating costs but also make

National Tune-Up Day

September 25 is National Tune-Up Day, and you might be wondering what that means and why you should care. It’s a day dedicated to tuning up your heating systems every fall. The air feels nice and crisp now, but we’re getting closer to dropping temperatures and snow flurries every day. No one wants to end up with a broken furnace

Chloride Discharge Standards in Water Softeners

Chloride discharge is one of the biggest topics in the water conditioning industry in Minnesota right now. The Minnesota Water Quality Association (MWQA) Convention is focusing on it for their annual meeting, as many communities have been affected by chloride discharge limits. If you haven’t seen discharge limits yet, prepare to, because you will probably be affected soon.   Why

How Do I Clean My Air Ducts?

If you want to breathe clean air, you need to make sure the air ducts in your home are clean. Because we spend so much time indoors—specifically in our homes—home air quality is crucial. You may think that the air outside is more contaminated, but that isn’t necessarily the case. The air in your home is host to thousands of