A gas furnace is an excellent choice for a reliable heating source. But what happens when the power goes out? Can a gas furnace still work without electricity? Even though they are known as gas furnaces, modern units will not work without electricity. That is because a modern gas furnace is made of several components … Read more
Is your Honeywell thermostat flashing cool on and don’t know what to do? This is a common issue, especially in Honeywell pro series thermostats. There are a few reasons why your thermostat could be blinking ‘cool on’ on display. These include recovery from a power outage, low thermostat battery, clogged air filters, and a few … Read more
Jerry H. contacted me the other day asking, “How do I turn on a gas fireplace with the wall switch?” So if you are like Jerry here and having issues with turning on your fireplace with the wall switch, don’t worry! In this article, I’ll walk you through the process. I’ll explain how to locate … Read more
The Nest thermostat delay message is a feature on a Nest thermostat that is designed to let you know that the equipment has been delayed from moving on quickly. This message usually comes up after a sudden power cut and then power comes on too quickly. The Nest delayed message can be caused by power-sharing … Read more
Is your Ecbee not cooling to set temperature? Don’t worry because in this guide we are going to be looking at the common problems that can prevent your ecobee thermostat from cooling to the set temperature and the steps you can take to fix these problems. In many cases, if your Ecobee is not cooling … Read more
If you’ve got a furnace in the house, the clogged filter might bother you every 2-6 months and ask for a new replacement. 🙂 Several size variations are available when you’re up for buying one. You can get 1 inch, 2 inches, 4 inches, and even thicker for the same length and width. And all … Read more
Central AC units are popular with most people as they enable the changing of the home’s temperature with a simple button push. Two of the leading makers and vendors of central air conditioning products are Carrier and Goodman. The main reason why Carrier ACs and Goodman ACs are two of the best brands is that … Read more
Are you upgrading from an old thermostat to a new programmable nest thermostat? If so you may have noticed that from your thermostat wiring there is an unused blue wire and sometimes when you try to run your thermostat, you could be getting a ‘low power’ error message. Generally, you can use the unused blue … Read more
Heating a large space such as a large living space or a warehouse can be a bit challenging. You will need to carefully look at possible options and weigh the pros and cons of each of them. The best way to heat a large space, in the long run, includes forced air systems and radiant … Read more
Nest cool to dry is a feature on a Nest Learning or Nest E thermostat that helps with the dehumidification of your indoor environment. This feature is mainly useful for homeowners that live in regions with a climate of high humidity. Nest Cool to Dry is an important feature on Nest Thermostats because it helps … Read more