What is Zone Heating?
HVAC bills can comprise up to 40% of your utility costs, so finding ways to make these essentials more efficient should be a priority. One option that optimizes your home’s unit is a zone heating HVAC system. It uniquely heats room-by-room instead of a single temperature for the whole space. Here are how it works […]
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Skip Your Fall Furnace Tune-Up
Minnesota winters require a well-working furnace in your home to brace the bitter cold. When you don’t give your unit the care it needs, though, it will have to work harder to do its job—or break down when you need it most. Here’s why you should have an HVAC contractor check in with your furnace […]
Fall Furnace Maintenance You Can Do Yourself
DIY FURNACE MAINTENANCE If you’re preparing for winter, it’s important to service your furnace before the blistering cold temperatures hit so that you stay comfortable all season long. By practicing the proper furnace maintenance, you can save time and money. If you are not sure how to maintain your own furnace, here are some valuable […]
Saving on Heating Costs in the New Year
A lot of homeowners think of a high heating bill as something they just have to tolerate. Even DIYers and bargain hunters view heating as the one area where high cost is inevitable. It’s understandable; what if you mess with your heating settings and then your furnace freaks out or your house won’t get warm? […]
Repair or Replace? That is the Question…
Broken Furnace? It’s cold—and if your furnace isn’t working properly, it’s even colder. If you’re sitting in your home shivering, you’re likely considering the pros and cons of repairing versus replacing your furnace. When to Repair: The two main factors to take into consideration when your furnace breaks down are age and repair cost. Just […]
The Pros and Cons of Space Heaters
Everyone has strong opinions about indoor space heaters. The problem for is, all those opinions can make it hard to get a straight answer about using one. You might hear that everyone should use space heaters in their home… or that indoor space heaters are dangerous and no one should have one in their house. […]
How often should you be changing your HVAC filter?
It’s not until the temps are in the 90’s or in the negatives that you realize how important maintenance of your HVAC system really is. The HVAC air filter is a crucial part of keeping your system up and running and efficient. Air filters can often be the reason that your system fails which can […]
Need Heat? Top Minnesota Heating Assistance Resources
Keeping the heat on during the winter is a concern for many Minnesotans, but Minnesota heating assistance is available for those who qualify. The Minnesota Department of Commerce offers an Energy Assistance Program to homeowners and renters that fall within certain income guidelines. They can resolve disconnections, provide education on ways to conserve energy, and […]
Knowing When it’s Time for Furnace Replacement
If you aren’t sure whether or not the time has come for furnace replacement in your home, you are definitely not alone. It can be extremely tough for the average homeowner to be able to tell whether it’s better to repair a unit or get a new one altogether. Blue Ox Heating & Air would […]
What Keeps Your Home Warm?
You know that nursery rhyme, rain, rain go away, come again some other day? Shouldn’t we have one of those for snow by now? As you sat in your house watching the snow fly last night, I’m sure the horrifying thought went through your head: this winter is never going to end. With that in […]
