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Does my A/C need a refrigerant charge?

June 20, 2017 By Corey Hickmann

A very common question when the temperature warms up is do you need to have your air conditioner charged?  Homeowners wonder do I need to add Freon and how much will that cost?   First thing let’s cover is what is Freon, and what about R22.  Freon (trademarked by The Chemours Company) is just a […]

Tagged With: air conditioning, freon, HVAC, R22

How hot should you set your water heater?

May 13, 2016 By Corey Hickmann

Scalds are nasty injuries that send thousands of people to emergency rooms each year and cause dozens of deaths. About 60% of scald injuries occur to children under the age of 5. The elderly are also especially vulnerable. Many scalding incidents occur in the bathroom. Water temperature of 150 degrees can cause third-degree burns (the […]

Tagged With: Comfort Matters, temp, water heater

Will Closing Bedroom Doors Save Heating and Cooling Costs?

March 30, 2016 By Corey Hickmann

A common theory I hear is by closing your bedroom doors will help you save money heating or cooling your home. This practice can actually cost you more money. Closed Bedroom Doors May Cost You It’s March 21st and 26 degrees outside; this has many Minnesota home owners looking for ways to save money when […]

High summer electric bills, are they needed?

June 23, 2014 By Corey Hickmann

Summer’s here and you probably have already cranked up your air conditioning to cope with unseasonably hot days. Soon you’ll notice a spike in your monthly electrical bill. This got me thinking about various mistakes people make that result in needlessly high energy bills. Here are some of the things routinely reported by our highly […]

Tagged With: air conditioning, electric bill, electrical bill, summer

Tis the Season to be Miserable!

May 8, 2014 By Corey Hickmann

Ahh!  After a LONG winter – Spring is finally here!  We all want to get out to enjoy the warmth of the sun and the great outdoors.  That is easier said than done for many who suffer from seasonal allergies.  Pollen, grass and other fungi are floating around in the air just waiting for us […]

Tagged With: air quality, allergies, Comfort Matters

Hot Water Heater Safety. How hot should you set your water heater?

April 1, 2014 By Corey Hickmann

Scalds are nasty injuries that send thousands of people to emergency rooms each year and cause dozens of deaths. About 60% of scald injuries occur to children under the age of 5. The elderly are also especially vulnerable. Many scalding incidents occur in the bathroom. Water temperature of 150 degrees can cause third-degree burns (the […]

Tagged With: hot water heater, safety, scalding, temperature

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