Steam based heating systems are similar to hot water heating, but they’re not quite the same. In a hot water system, liquid water enters, circulates,
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Why Steam Heat?
There are a lot of ways to heat your building. Forced air and hot water heat are the most common today, but it’s also possible
How We Measure Boiler Efficiency
Air conditioners are rated with a SEER number that indicates how efficient they are. Higher numbers means better performance. We have a related system for
Why is There a Belt in the Furnace?
Is it weird that we use belt drives in furnaces? Belts aren’t necessarily known as the most durable or flame-resistant thing in the world. Why
To Do: Preventative Furnace Maintenance
As with all things, an ounce of prevention is worth a couple tons of cure. After a long spring and summer of sitting little or
Winter is Coming – Prepare Yourself
Today we start to change gears and prepare for the change of seasons. Summer is coming to a close. We’re already seeing temperatures drop around
