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

3 Heating Tips to Keep in Mind

Monday, November 30th, 2020

We’re not sure if you noticed, but Montana is pretty far north in terms of our other American neighbors. Sarcasm aside, winter is nothing to scoff at here. Before long, we’ll be snowed in and after being stuck with friends and family for the whole year already, the board games are going to get old pretty quickly.

While we figure out new hobbies and discover new things to watch, it’s vital to make sure that your heater runs as it’s supposed to. After all, a malfunctioning heater could turn just an average winter day into a living nightmare, so we’d like to help you prevent that from happening.

Kick back, relax, and listen to the experts on heating in Bozeman, MT. We’ll give you three awesome tips that can extend the lifespan of your system, stave off repairs, and keep you happy for longer.

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The Ambient Air Solutions Difference

Monday, November 16th, 2020

What does simplifying heating & cooling mean? Well, it’s a combination of a lot of things. For starters, we believe in the philosophy that HVAC in Bozeman, MT shouldn’t be complicated from a homeowner’s perspective. You want quality heating or cooling service at an affordable rate without any of the hassles that might come with that. You want an HVAC provider to actually prove to you that they care, and show how comprehensive their service is with some kind of warranty or guarantee.

Well, we’re just going to come out and say that we’re the best at what we do here in Bozeman. There’s a reason why people choose us over whatever other large professional companies exist in the area. We don’t like to brag about our service perks, but we want to make them very clear in case you’ve been getting the short end of the stick when it comes to your heating service this year.

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Pay Attention to the SEER Rating

Monday, October 5th, 2020

SEER ratings are tools to measure how efficient your air conditioner or heat pump is. While we might be winding down our air conditioners for the year, here are likely plenty of homeowners that have just taken the dive into heat pump technology. Heat pumps function all year round, so it’s important to remember that SEER rating will affect your winter electrical bills as well as your summer ones!

So, let’s talk about what the SEER rating of your heat pump means for the months going forward. Any HVAC company in Easy Helena, MT will sell you a heat pump, but only the most authentic company will discuss exactly how efficient this type of system is. We’ll use the correct terminology, bring in a little bit of science, and ensure that you leave this conversation feeling better about your heat pump’s efficiency ratio.

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Avoid Heater Repair with 3 Tips

Monday, March 23rd, 2020
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Heater repair isn’t something that comes about easily. The winters here can be brutal, and having your heater shut down when you least expect it can be even worse. That’s why we’ve got some quality of life tips to help you improve the condition of your heater and hopefully avoid heating repair in Helena.

Though, we’re going to be honest with you. Heating repair is inevitable when you live in a climate like ours. We use our heaters so much that in the decades they’re supposed to chug along happily, they’re bound to run into some issues. Just keep in mind that when heater issues do arise, you don’t have to face them alone.

Our team has the qualifications and experience necessary to get your heater back up and running again. Please don’t look to an amateur or a family member to take a look at your system. This could cause more trouble than it’s worth and you might end up paying more than you signed up for!

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3 Great Benefits of Heater Maintenance

Monday, March 9th, 2020
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While we often mention springtime as being perfect for air conditioning maintenance, it’s also a great time for heater maintenance in Bozeman as well. It’s not just because temperatures are starting to warm up so you don’t have to worry about going an hour or two without heat, but technicians tend to be more easily available during milder seasons like spring and fall.

No, our team isn’t free because nobody wants to call us, but every HVAC contractor tends to get a higher volume of calls and service requests during the hottest or coldest months of the year. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to have routine maintenance performed on your heater and you notice the ice melting on a warming spring day, then give our team a call.

Once you call us, then we can begin to explore the unique benefits that come from a service like this.

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How to Safely Utilize a Gas Furnace

Monday, February 24th, 2020
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We’re not going to give you a detailed description of how to take your gas furnace apart safely since that’s a job reserved for a professional technician. Instead, what we would like to talk about is the way that a homeowner can safely operate their system in the meantime when you don’t need the help of a professional.

Some homeowners get instantly turned off by the idea of having a gas burner in their home to provide heat, particularly because they don’t actually know how to utilize them as safely as they’re advertised. While true, gas is being burned in your furnace and that is essentially combustion and producing fire and gases, a furnace is set up precisely to mitigate the flames and gas in order to only provide your home with warm fresh air.

Still unconvinced? Good. We’re going to go into detail about the safety of your gas furnace in Bozeman and let you in on some operating tips to keep yourself safe and happy!

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Signs You Could Definitely Use Furnace Repair

Monday, February 10th, 2020

Furnaces are the most common type of heater in America—and for good reason! They’re as durable and reliable as a heater comes. That’s why it’s so important for homeowners to be aware of when a problem is developing. Whether you’ve got an electric furnace keeping your home warm, or you depend on a gas-powered system that’s starting to lose its efficiency, vigilance is the first line of defense against paying too much money.

Using your eyes, nose, and ears, it can be rather easy to notice the most consequential problems with a furnace. We’re here to give you information that you’re better off knowing, while also providing the services you might need in case information isn’t enough.

So, if you’ve been having trouble either using your furnace or are hearing some unpleasant sounds coming from it, and you think you could use furnace repair in Helena, then this post is a must-read!

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Save Money with a Heat Pump

Monday, January 27th, 2020
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We know, your friends or neighbors will tell you that heat pumps actually cost money to invest in—but that’s only one side of the coin. What people don’t often know, is that from usage costs to increases in efficiency, and versatile cooling as well, heat pumps can save an incredible amount of money and end up paying for themselves when homeowners have them correctly installed.

While we pride ourselves on being trustworthy, we understand that not everyone out there will just take our word for it. That’s why we’d like to go into a little bit of detail about how a heat pump increases efficiency, and where exactly its strengths lie, so that we can fully inform you on whether or not it might be right for your home. Don’t pass up the chance to install a heat pump in Bozeman, MT unless you’re absolutely sure that it wouldn’t work for your home.

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Upgrade Your Heater with a New Thermostat

Monday, January 13th, 2020
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Usually, when we mention smart thermostats, the first image that comes to mind is the T-1000 Terminator from all of our collective bad experiences with science fiction. The problem is, while smart thermostats might not be smart enough to take over the world, they’re absolutely smart enough to make our lives easier and increase the efficiency of our heaters.

So, while we definitely recommend that everyone upgrade to smart thermostats in Bozeman, MT we’d especially like to focus today on convincing any homeowners out there that these systems are absolutely worth the investment. From keeping your home heated to more precise standards, to allowing you the ability to heat your home when you’re not even there, these handy devices really are worth every penny.

Not convinced? Keep reading and we’ll dive pretty deep into the details of what these systems can offer and how well they can help your home.

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Heating FAQ: How Often Should I Change My Air Filter?

Monday, December 16th, 2019
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It’s long underwear weather in Bozeman, and while you’re probably happy to be sipping your coffee indoors this morning, imagine how unhappy you’d be if your heater broke down. That’s why we’re always pushing for homeowners to make sure their heaters are happy and healthy, especially during the coldest months of the winter. One key to an efficient and effective heating system is having a clean air filter.

Air filters are our favorite HVAC component to talk about, because they’re an easy way for a homeowner to be involved in the maintenance process. With so many homeowners looking for DIY solutions to things that should be left to professionals, an air filter is something that should be replaced by the owner of the heater.

If you’re asking yourself why air filters are so important to avoid expensive heating service in Bozeman, MT then you’ve come to the right place!

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