It’s always a good idea to turn on your heating system before it gets too cold this winter to make sure your furnace is working properly. Furnaces are big, loud, and dusty….
Five Reasons to Buy a Ductless Heat Pump
Ductless heat pumps, or mini splits, are a way to heat and cool rooms that do not have ducts in them, such as places like your garage or attic. You may also…
Why Is My Home’s Radiator Still Hot When the Heating Is Off?
No one likes dealing with problems involving their heating system. Heaters that won’t turn on – or in some cases, won’t turn off – cause comfort issues and energy waste that can…
What Does a Thermostat Red Blinking Light Mean?
Since thermostats, furnaces, and air conditioners can’t speak to you to tell you when there’s a problem, you have to pay close attention to the signals they do provide. Sometimes it’s easy:…
Why Is Dust Blowing Out of My Heating Vents?
If you’ve had recent work performed on your heating and air conditioning system or have had any home renovations done, you may experience large amounts of dust and possibly some insulation blowing…
Could Your Furnace Be Leaking Carbon Monoxide?
A well-maintained furnace will provide you and your family with years of comfort. Preventative maintenance keeps furnaces operating at optimal efficiency, saving you money on your monthly fuel and utility bills. A…
A Guide to HVAC Industry Terms
When you work in a certain career, you pick up colloquialisms that make sense to the people you work with, but not with your friends at home. What makes sense to heating…
Why Your Home Needs a Heating Tune Up
Autumn is the perfect time to winterize your home. These chores could include general maintenance or once-per-year assignments to prepare your home for the upcoming cold weather such as cleaning your gutters…
Why is My Home’s Thermostat Not Working?
Is your home’s thermostat acting funky? Some issues the HVAC technicians at Bigham’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning commonly see include thermostats not displaying anything on the screen, not correctly communicating…
What Is Dirty Sock Syndrome?
Does your home have a musty smell that reminds you of dirty socks? That’s certainly not a smell you want to live with everyday. Air conditioning or heat pump odors are sometimes…
