Common Air Conditioning Problems

Air conditioning is a Minnesota must-have for the summer months. Your air conditioner doesn’t simply cool the room, it cools the temperature while also removing any moisture or humidity as well. In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, summer humidity is a real concern. When your A/C system is on the fritz, it’s not just a matter of discomfort; it can

Air Conditioner Tune-ups for the Upcoming Summer

We’re all beyond tired of the snow and cold weather! Bring on the warm air, sandals, and backyard barbeques! Yes, you might be ready for the summer but, is your air conditioner ready too? Getting a tune-up for your A/C unit is just as important for the summer as putting on sun-block. Both precautionary measures will ensure you have the

The Importance of Good Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality refers to the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants. Most people spend about 90% of their time indoors to some capacity; whether they’re at home or at the office. Regardless of whether you’re sleeping or awake, indoor air quality is always a factor.

Frequently Asked Questions about Air Conditioners

It can be hard to find answers to your air conditioning questions when every company has their own agenda. We want to make sure you have access to all the information you need to ensure you get exactly what you’re looking for, in equipment and information. We’ve compiled a list of the most common questions across the board in an

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems

Geothermal heating is an energy source that controls the temperature of your home or business. The system requires drilling holes a few feet into the ground where the temperature is consistent all year. The technology draws water on a loop from the hole and heats or cools your environment. While it seems like a great way to save on electricity

Spring Cleaning Means Clean Air Ducts

Your home is meant to protect you from the Minnesota winters and while it’s easy to see how it can protect you from the weather, there’s a component of your home that’s equally important for protecting you from the smaller things outdoors. Your air duct system, the ducts and vents that draw in and filter outside air, is responsible for keeping

Water Shouldn’t Taste Like the Pipe

(and Other Benefits of Reverse Osmosis) A Reverse Osmosis drinking system is a water purification system to improve the quality of water for drinking, cooking, and other important uses. Water is forced through specialized membranes that remove microorganisms, large minerals and molecules, and solid substances. Water softeners solve a lot of hard water problems, but they under-deliver when it comes

Treating the Top 5 Well Water Woes

The problems you may run into if you have a well and options for treating them Hard Water The element Iron is associated with many good things, such as iron supplements, iron structures, and the superhero Iron Man. However, Iron water doesn’t sound very appealing. Having hard water affects 85 percent of the U.S population that has a well. Hard

What is Raw Water?

The biggest health trend on the west coast right now is ‘raw water,’ untreated bottled spring water that is selling for about $10 a gallon. As the primary product serving the water consciousness movement, raw water is being touted as a purer option to city water. One brand, Live Water, claims their product is free of industrial toxins and rich

Have You Had Your Home Tested for Radon?

We’ve all heard of it, but what actually is it? Where does it come from? Is it in your home? Well, radon is present nearly everywhere as it’s the by-product from natural elemental decay that’s found in soil, rocks, and water. Uranium breaks down to radium and as radium disintegrates, it turns to into the radioactive gas we know as