7 Warning Signs Your Home Has Air Leaks and Drafts
Are you in the market to improve your home’s energy efficiency? Air sealing is an excellent starting point. Your home’s heating and cooling system can account for roughly 43 [...]
5 Benefits of Installing A Packaged HVAC Unit In Your Home
When shopping for a replacement HVAC unit, one of the first things homeowners must decide on is what type of system to buy. Although the easy approach is to [...]
What is Short Cycling? What Causes a Short Cycle and How To Fix It?
Short cycling is an HVAC term used to define a situation where a furnace or air conditioner turns on and off too frequently. The term “short-cycle” describes the period [...]
The Big Problem with Icicles on Your Roof and Why You Need To Remove Them
Icicles hanging from your roof may look cool, but they’re typically a signal of a greater problem with your home. When icicles begin to form into big hard chunks [...]
How To Ventilate My Bathroom? – Understanding The Importance of Bathroom Ventilation
When it comes to the topic of HVAC, the “V” which stands for ventilation, is often overlooked by homeowners and home builders alike. Unfortunately, what many people don’t realize [...]
Why Are Some Rooms In My House Colder Or Warmer Than Others?
Do you have one room in your house, such as your bedroom or basement, that always seems to be colder or hotter than the others? Temperature inconsistencies are one [...]
What does MERV rating mean on a furnace filter? Why should I care?
MERV is an abbreviation for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. Your filters MERV rating tells you, on a scale of 1-16, how effectively your filter traps the small particles you don’t [...]
An Honest Review of the Ecobee Smart Thermostat: Features and Price
Are you considering buying or upgrading a smart thermometer? With so many options available it’s difficult to understand how to make these decisions. Smart thermostats are becoming increasingly popular [...]
Is Your Furnace Making A Loud Banging Noise? Delayed Ignition May Be The Cause
Is your gas furnace making a loud banging or thumping noise when you turn it on? If so, you know exactly how concerning those noises can be! At Minnick's, [...]
What’s causing dry air in my home? Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
As temperatures get lower during the colder winter season, humidity levels naturally drop. The result? Dry lips and skin, headaches, stuffy noses, and more. It's no fun for anyone! [...]