Save Money With a Modern, High Efficiency Furnace

High Efficiency Gas Furnaces With the blazing heat of New Mexico summer, your furnace is probably not the first thing on your mind right now. But what better time to upgrade your furnace than before you need it? Get a modern, high efficiency furnace, and don’t waste another dollar of gas on that old furnace. Modern furnaces are up to twice as efficient as their obsolete counterparts. You might wonder what accounts for this huge difference in performance. The answer […]

Winter is on its way! This is probably a good time for some HVAC and water heater winter maintenance tips. If you want to maintain the value of your home, and also minimize the potential for costly emergency repair calls (not to mention freezing while you wait for the repairman!) it is crucial to take steps to ensure your electrical and mechanical components of the HVAC and water heater will work properly throughout the winter months. #1. Check the heating […]

Carbon monoxide poisoning is preventable! Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning by following some simple guidelines. #1. Check (or have a professional check) that your appliances are installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes. If you did not have your appliances installed by professionals, then do you know who did the installation and if it is correct? #2. Make sure the heating system is inspected annually to ensure everything is safe. The inspector should check any chimneys and flues for […]

Polar Heating and Refrigeration offers carbon monoxide testing. A primer on carbon monoxide and carbon monoxide testing might be order to help you understand why it is so important! Definition of carbon monoxide (CO) Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly, colorless, odorless, poisonous gas produced by the incomplete burning of various fuels including: Coal Wood Charcoal Oil Kerosene Propane Natural gas Internal combustion engines can also produce CO. We have all heard about deaths in car in closed garages by […]

Home Heating History is an interesting subject! As in air conditioning, home heating history is interesting to review. It was not that long ago our forefathers chopped a lot of wood to heat the home and cook the meals. it is certainly much easier now, cleaner and safer as well as being much more comfortable. I have had to get up and get a fire going for heat on a frigid morning and can tell you it is bracing at […]