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The Benefits of Blown Attic Insulation

Blown attic insulation comes in cellulose or fiberglass. Both materials have comparable R-values. The blown material provides a protective thermal blanket for your Northern Colorado home. Here are some of the benefits of blown attic … Read More

What do Radon test levels even mean?

So you’ve had a radon test, now what?   Measuring radon levels in a home or building is key to protecting the health of anyone breathing the air, but interpreting those levels is not quite … Read More

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Radon season is beginning…yes, there is such a thing as “radon season”

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, responsible for 21,000 lung cancer deaths a year. Radon can rise to dangerous levels when it becomes trapped … Read More

5 Tips to Reduce the Effects of Wildfire Smoke With Your Home’s HVAC

This year has brought unprecedented wildfires to the Western United States, and Colorado has been no exception. The fires here have created a blanket of smoke and ash over our Northern Colorado communities and many … Read More

First Time Turning On the Furnace? Here Are 5 Things to Do

This week, Northern Colorado saw a very early first freeze. We set a record for most snow on September 10th only two days after record-high temperatures around 100-degrees on September 8th. Whether you joined many … Read More

Sore Throat from Wildfires? Invest in Indoor Air Quality

Wildfires have always been a problem for Northern Colorado residents, but never quite to the degree that we’ve seen these past few years. In fact, 2020 alone saw a record-setting blaze drape the entire front … Read More

Tenant or Landlord? Who Takes Care of HVAC Maintenance?

According to the City of Fort Collins’ Rental and Occupancy study, about 46% of Northern Colorado families are renters — and the demand for more rental homes is still outweighing the supply. Since so many … Read More

6 Important Reasons to Consider HVAC When Renovating

Improving your home is one of the best feelings available to homeowners. Here in Northern Colorado, where property values seem to only surge upward, a renovation to improve your property can also pay exponential dividends … Read More

Hail Storm? Check on Your Air-Conditioning Unit

We are no strangers to hail damage here in Northern Colorado. Here, hail can happen just about any time of the year and often without advanced warning. Damage to vehicles and building structures is common … Read More

Why Whole House Fans are Perfect for the Cooler Months

If you’re one of the many Northern Colorado homeowners that enjoy their AC but don’t always love the surge in energy costs that come with the warmer days, then a whole house fan has some … Read More