Ambient Air Solutions Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

HVAC Tips: Technician Qualifications to Look For

Monday, May 3rd, 2021

There’s some pretty serious competition these days when it comes to HVAC service. We understand that it can be extra difficult when you’re a new homeowner, or someone new to our community, and you’re trying to find a long-standing, trustworthy team to choose for your HVAC services. We’re not here to just tell you to call us, instead we’re going to talk about why it might be a good idea to call us.

We’ve been providing quality services for furnaces in Bozeman, MT for years. But that’s not where our expertise ends. We can perform quick fixes on air conditioners and indoor air quality systems as well.

Let’s talk about a few important aspects of HVAC to consider when choosing a new professional. Once you know what to look for, the process of choosing a new team doesn’t seem so hard!

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Everything to Know About Electric Furnaces

Monday, April 19th, 2021

We love talking about electric furnaces on this blog. Especially when it reminds us of our customers’ faces when they realize that they can indeed have a powerful furnace heating system in their home that doesn’t have access to natural gas. It’s true—heaters come in all shapes and sizes and furnaces are no exception.

However, before we dive right into the installation of an electric furnace in Helena, MT, we need to dispel some of the myths surrounding it. No, electric furnaces aren’t less efficient than gas furnaces by default. And no, unless you try to set it up yourself, you’re not going to have tripped circuits and reoccurring power issues.

It’s entirely possible that your home in Helena is adequately heated by an electric furnace for a low cost with no problems at all. But first, we need to talk about the basics of how these systems operate.

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Don’t Let Your Heat Escape!

Monday, April 5th, 2021

Heat, air conditioning, comfort… They’re all the same thing. When the temperatures are unliveable or uncomfortable outside, you rely on your heating or air conditioning system to keep your indoor environment safe and comfy. This is why it’s so important that you keep your heat inside during the winter and spring, and keep the outdoor heat outside during the summer.

Here at Ambient Air Solutions, we’re very concerned with how homes in our area are keeping comfortable temperatures indoors. Sometimes we see overworked heat pumps or other types of heating in Bozeman, MT that just can’t create enough heat for the whole house. If it’s constantly escaping through air ducts, drafty doors and windows, and just isn’t well maintained, that will never change.

So, let’s change it together. We will be brainstorming a few ways to stop heat from escaping your home when you need it the most.

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3 Fun Facts About Your HVAC System

Monday, March 22nd, 2021

We understand that every online search a homeowner makes about their HVAC system tends to be boring, but that doesn’t have to be the case. HVAC work, just like buying a new house, a new car, or a new set of furniture, can be an exciting decision. Different systems can impact your life in different ways, and depending on who you work with, some of these ways can be amazing!

So, we don’t want to bug you with the boring stuff. We want to talk about some ways that HVAC in Belgrade, MT can be fun! Between the nifty things a new thermostat can do, to the unique types of heating and cooling systems available to us, let’s focus on the great parts about HVAC service.

Don’t stress about your next HVAC appointment. When you work with our team, we’ll focus on mitigating the negative parts so you can focus on the positives.

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Your Furnace Should Never Do This

Monday, February 22nd, 2021

We get a lot of calls from homeowners who notice something “strange” about their heating system but aren’t quite sure how serious the problem is. While we want to remind you that our phone lines are always open for people to call us and ask, you should be able to parse this out for yourself sometimes. There are absolutely things that signify the need for furnace repair in Helena, MT and there shouldn’t be any grey area around it.

To keep things simple, here’s a list of things that your furnace should never do. This means if you locate anything on this list that seems familiar, or that you just noticed your furnace doing, you should schedule repairs as soon as possible.

Don’t try to convince yourself that your furnace is the exception, and don’t start rationalizing why you can wait for repairs. Some of these fixes just can’t wait.

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Let’s Talk About Heat Pumps

Monday, February 8th, 2021

Why don’t you take a seat for a little bit? We think it’s time we discussed a topic that many homeowners in our area have been avoiding. With cold winters and hot summers, having a year-round solution might sound like a gimmick, but it’s a reality.

In this industry, ignorance is bliss. If you don’t know how a heat pump works, its unique advantages, and how expensive it is compared to other systems, then it doesn’t seem like you’re missing out, right? Well, that information could change your life and free you up to do a lot more with your budget than you originally thought possible.

Today, let’s talk about heat pumps. We’ll discuss the importance of heating maintenance in Bozeman, MT for heat pumps, the advantages of keeping a system like this running efficiently, and whether or not a heat pump could be perfect for your home.

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Do You Need a Furnace Replacement?

Monday, January 25th, 2021

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of a furnace replacement? Is it how wasteful it seems? Is it how expensive this kind of service likely is? Or perhaps it’s the dread of how extensive this kind of work would be, and how much time you’d be without heat when you sign up? We totally get it and, as much as we don’t like it, we understand the reputation that this kind of service has.

Well, we’re here to change that. Furnace service in Helena, MT doesn’t have to be such a nightmare and a replacement can actually be an incredibly exciting opportunity. If you’re in need of a replacement or you’ve put it off for too long, then let us take this chance to convince you that furnace replacement can be a delightful service. We’ll go into what this can mean in terms of savings, technology, and learning about the industry.

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Furnaces: Your Handy FAQ Guide

Monday, January 11th, 2021

Are you a homeowner that’s never really thought about your furnace system until now, but now has some burning questions? Or perhaps you’re a homeowner that’s always been quite curious about your furnace, but you need some more intermediate answers to help you pinpoint a problem? Furnaces in Helena, MT are our specialty because they’re the most common heating system we see and service. We’d love for our community to be more understanding and knowledgeable about these types of systems, and we can start that today.

We’ve come up with an FAQ guide to tackle some beginner and intermediate questions for curious people that want to understand their furnaces. Be advised that this FAQ is not a tutorial to fix your furnace, or help you when you open it up and start working on repairs. For that, we only recommend you call a professional that’s licensed and certified to perform that work.

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How to Find the Best HVAC Experts in Livingston

Monday, December 28th, 2020

Things get brutally cold here in Montana during the winter. Not many people know about our climate, but everyone who lives around here knows how important a trustworthy HVAC provider is. Having sensible work done on your heating system in the middle of the winter, for an affordable price, is not a luxury but a necessity here. We’re going to talk about ways you can move on from your HVAC technicians that aren’t making you happy.

There are some things you should always prioritize when it comes to the service of your HVAC in Livingston, MT. There are ideals, values, and other important aspects of service that you should never compromise on, no matter what anyone says. Keep reading while we list out the vital things to remember when looking for the best HVAC experts in Livingston. (Here’s a hint, it’s us!)

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How Important Is a Furnace Filter?

Monday, December 14th, 2020

How important is a water filter when you’re drinking water from the tap? Or how important is it that you strain your pasta before you cook it? We use filters in different aspects of our lives, but when it comes to HVAC systems, our furnace filters might be the most important. Furnace filters do a lot more than just improve our indoor air quality. Their main job is to actually protect the interior components of your heating system so it lasts longer and functions efficiently.

We’re going to go into some details about the reason why furnaces, and other forced-air heating systems, come with filters. We’ll talk about how replacing your filter can help mitigate the need for furnace repair in Helena, MT.

Sound good? Great! Then let’s get to the point and talk about the need for furnace filters.

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