Mesaba Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Coleraine’

Why You Need a Professional for HVAC Repair

Monday, May 27th, 2024
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Many homeowners take pride in being handy around the house. After years spent renting, it’s an amazing feeling to have control over your home, and it makes perfect sense to want to care for it with your own hands. And these days, you can find a video online explaining how to do just about anything!

There are certain jobs you really shouldn’t attempt to DIY, though. Certain things require specialized tools or training, or can seriously risk your safety if you meddle with them. HVAC systems should only be maintained and repaired by qualified professionals. We’ll explain why.

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It’s the Perfect Time of Year for Furnace Replacement

Monday, April 15th, 2024
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Ahhh, springtime in Minnesota. We’re finally thawing out, the flowers are blooming, and we’re thinking about summer and air conditioning. We might not think about our heating systems for months. But here’s the thing: if you do need to replace your furnace, it would be much better to do it now than wait until fall, or worse, until it fails completely next January.

There are many considerations when it comes to getting a new heating system. Do you really need to do it yet? Should you get the same kind you’ve had before? How can you make sure it’s efficient? How much will it cost? The easiest furnace replacement question to answer is what time of year is the best time to have your new heating system installed. It’s now! Here’s why.

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How an Air Purifier Cleans Your Air

Monday, December 25th, 2023
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Ahh, winter in Minnesota. It’s scenic, it’s lovely, it’s… a great time to hunker down indoors. On average, Americans spend well over 90% of their time indoors, and that percentage is probably even higher during cold weather in northern places. And when the weather is cold, you keep the house buttoned up, so you’re not getting much in the way of fresh air.

The air in your home keeps being cycled around, and whatever contaminants are in the air keep cycling around as well. When you’re cooped up in there all winter, you have a very high likelihood of breathing in some unpleasant things. An air purifier is the best solution to winter air full of unwanted particles. We’ll tell you all about them and how they clean the air.

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Do I Need to Run My Air Purifier All Day?

Monday, October 2nd, 2023
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Air purifiers come in a wide array of designs, manufacturers, and models. Some use ultraviolet light to kill pathogens. Some use an electrostatic charge to trap contaminants. They come in small portable versions as well as those designed to integrate with HVAC systems and purify the air for a whole home.

One of the most common questions about air purifiers is how much of the time they should be used. Do you need to run your air purifier all the time?

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Dispelling Common Boiler Myths

Monday, April 4th, 2022

Last time, we discussed if a boiler is right for you. If you read through our blog and realized that a boiler is right for you, you might want to consider boiler installation in Coleraine, MN. If you do, then it’s important to make sure that you understand the ins and outs of boiler systems.

Although boilers are a lot more common in Minnesota and the surrounding states due to our cold weather, they still can’t beat out the popularity of furnace systems. This means that many people don’t understand the basics of these systems. We want to get you in the know today. In addition to this, we want to set the record straight on common boiler misconceptions that we hear from homeowners. Let’s get into what you should know below…

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