Make Your Heating System Last Longer

Wisconsin's Journal Sentinel likens your heating system to a car, which can last a very long time if you take care of it, schedule regular inspections and take the necessary maintenance steps to keep things running smoothly.

Your heating system is a vital part of your home, especially during Minnesota winters. The last thing you want is for your heating system to malfunction when temperatures are at their lowest. In order to ensure this doesn't happen, you have to take care of your heating system and have it inspected regularly.


It's recommended that you hire a professional HVAC contractor to come in and take a look at your system, as well as make any needed repairs on your system. If you take care to perform preventative maintenance on your system and fix any deficiencies, your heating system should serve you well for many years.

Is Your HVAC System Costing You Money?

On November 19, the St. Augustine News took a hard look at home HVAC systems and how inefficient they can be. According to the News, the average home HVAC system "wastes 25% of the HVAC's energy draw," mostly due to leaks in the system. Worse:

"...a truly 'faulted' system could waste as much as 75% of the HVAC's energy draw.

These are huge percentages. If the average system wastes 25% of the HVAC's energy draw through leaks, it means that anywhere between 5-15% of a given building's total energy cost is wasted. Poof. Gone."

This is why it's important to have your HVAC systems checked regularly. Abel Onsite, a heating and cooling company based in the Twin Cities region of Minnesota, recommends that you have an HVAC system inspection performed seasonally. Abel Onsite offers a program called the Abel Performance Program, which includes a yearly inspection of your systems, as well as no emergency rate and discounts on parts and labor.

Home Heating Safety

As we draw closer to the winter, it's important to remember that not only do you have to keep your home warm during the winter, you also have to keep yourself safe.

Furnace inspections are particularly vital. It's also a very, very good idea to get a carbon monoxide detector. Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless, but the gas is poisonous nonetheless. Place carbon monoxide detectors all around your home and know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poising -- nausea, shortness of breath and dizziness.

If you need your home heating unit inspected, don't hesitate to call Abel Onsite today at 952-446-9545.

Which Home HVAC System is Right For You?

Getting ready to buy or have a new HVAC system installed? Or are you in the market for one because your old system finally kicked the bucket? When looking for the perfect system, remember the following tips:

• HVAC systems are either central or local. Central systems circulate throughout the entire domicile; local systems provide heating and cooling to the immediate area.
• Many systems installed are the wrong ones. Your heating and cooling contractor will need to determine what size you need by the load capacity, as well as size of the home.
• Be practical. Find out which system works best in your area.

Not sure which to pick? Waconia heating and cooling contractors Abel Onsite will help you make the right choice. Find out what we can do by visiting www.AbelOnsite.com. 

What to Look for in a Heating & Cooling Company

When picking a heating and cooling contractor, you want to make sure that whoever works on your furnace is someone you can trust. Follow these tips to find a reputable contractor:

• Get recommendations from friends and family
• Check with professional organizations to find listings of contractors in your area
• Are you being discouraged from buying a high-efficiency system? If so, look for another contractor.
• A good contractor will use your existing equipment to determine the size of your new system
• A professional contractor will be reliable, prompt and courteous

Minnetonka heating and cooling company Abel Onsite prides itself on being professional. Learn why our clients trust us by visiting www.AbelOnsite.com.