Tips to Keep your Furnace Working Properly

Posted on January 22, 2016 by WestAIR Heating & Cooling

Remember that improper care of your furnace may be lessening its efficiency.

• Regular/Monthly filter changes.  A dirty filter forces your furnace to work harder, which leads to a decrease in energy efficiency and can wear down the working components of the furnace.
• Regular system Check and Cleans. Your furnace requires regular maintenance just like your car. An annual check and clean of your furnace will help it to run at its peak ability. Smaller problems may be detected early before they develop into big problems requiring unexpected service.
• Clear the space around your furnace. Keep the area around your furnace free and clear of clutter. This reduces a fire hazard and helps the furnace to get all the air it needs for proper combustion.
• Use a Set-back Programmable Thermostat. Lowering your temperature settings when there is no one home and/or sleeping at night will reduce the load on your furnace and help you save money.

Follow these tips to extend the life of your HVAC equipment and help prevent breakdowns.

As your furnace continues to battle the Cold Days of Winter, remember to call your local professional at WestAIR Heating & Cooling if your furnace is giving you any trouble. We’d be happy to come out to your home and personally assess your heating system. We want you to be comfortable in your home, all year long.  Contact us today at 763.498.8071

This entry was posted in Energy Savings,Furnace,Heating,Tips,Uncategorized and tagged Energy efficient, Energy savings, Filters, Furnace, Heating, Setback thermostat, Thermostat, Tips & advice, WestAIR Heating & Cooling

Is your Air Conditioning System keeping up?

Posted on August 10, 2015 by WestAIR Heating & Cooling

Hey Minnesotans, it’s summer! We love these sun shiny, summer days, but now that Mother nature is really cranking up the heat (and humidity!) your air conditioning unit may be working overtime! Or – does it sometimes feel like it is just not doing it’s job of keeping your house cool?

There could be a number of reasons your central AC does not seem to be doing the best job.

• Have you had your yearly routine checkup? Just like a regular checkup at the doctor, your AC unit needs to be checked out, cleaned and tuned up for optimal performance.
• Have you checked your thermostat? Make sure your batteries are fresh (if it uses batteries) settings are correct, and it is functioning properly.
• Have you changed your furnace filter?  Furnace filters should be changed once a month-even during the summer months.
• Try closing the vents in rooms you don’t use on a regular basis.
• Check out additional tips on our website.

Inefficiencies in your air conditioning system could be costing you a lot of money every month in energy bills. And many people probably think “Oh no, we cannot replace the system this year, it is too costly.” But the truth is, there may be instances that replacing your system could SAVE you money over the next few years! Your air conditioner’s inefficiency could be driving up your monthly bills substantially. Combine lower monthly bills with possible rebates and it is a win-win!

If your air conditioning system continues to battle the Dog Days of Summer this August, make sure to call your local professional at WestAIR Heating & Cooling. We’d be happy to come out to your home and personally assess your AC unit. We want you to be comfortable in your home, all year long.  Contact us today at 763.498.8071.

This entry was posted in AC,Air Conditioning,Cooling and tagged A/C, A/C unit rebates, air conditioning, Cooling, Routine A/C checkup, Service, Thermostat, WestAIR Heating & Cooling

Hanover Days 2015!

Posted on July 22, 2015 by WestAIR Heating & Cooling

The 11th annual Hanover Harvest Festival is almost here, and WestAIR Heating and Cooling is proud to be one of this year’s Gold Sponsors.

Saturday August 2, 2015

Events include everything from a 5K race and Family Fun Run, to a parade and of course FIREWORKS! Check out all the events here.

Come join the fun and games of the Hanover Harvest Festival with your friends at WestAIR Heating and Cooling.

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Carol Novak Legacy Golf Tournament

Posted on June 15, 2015 by WestAIR Heating & Cooling

WestAIR Heating & Cooling is a proud sponsor the 1st annual Carol Novak Legacy Golf Tournament. 18 holes plus dinner will be held at Rum River Hills Golf Club on June 18.  For more details, click on the flyer image below. Please register to join us at this fun community event and support this incredible cause.

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It’s getting hot, Hot HOT!

Posted on June 9, 2015 by WestAIR Heating & Cooling

Hey Twin Cities! The first HOT day of the year is in the forecast! Time to get your home air conditioner fired up and running.  Worried that maybe it had a hard winter and might be slow to get going? Call WestAIR to schedule your tune up.

Yearly maintenance on your home’s air conditioner can greatly reduce your energy costs, extend it’s lifetime AND improve system performance. The best way to get the most out of your AC is have a qualified air conditioning specialist come out to your home to perform an inspection. They can give you recommendations such as:

• Keep outside unit clear of leaves, sticks and other debris
• Clean or change your air conditioning filters according to the manufacturer’s specifications
• Check hoses and fan belt for leaks or cracks
• Use a programmable thermostat to control the temperature of your home while you are away

And if that isn’t enough, right now, WestAIR is running a coupon special on AC Tune Ups  

Contact WestAIR for a Free Estimate to evaluate your home HVAC system.

This entry was posted in AC,Cooling,Energy Savings and tagged A/C tune-up coupon, Air conditioner, Cooling, Energy efficient, Energy savings, Service, Specials, Tips & advice

It’s Time to Change Your Air Filter!

Posted on June 3, 2015 by WestAIR Heating & Cooling

Following up from last week’s post on benefits of a Whole House Air Purifier to help with alleviating stubborn allergies, we want to give a friendly reminder to change your furnace air filters! A simple and yet extremely effective way to help keep the air in your home clean and keep your system running smoothly. Here’s a few reasons why changing your HVAC or furnace filter is so important:

• A dirty filter slows down the air flow and in turn makes your system run harder to keep your home cool (or warm in the winter months). This not only wastes energy, but it also drives up your energy bill.
• Changing your filter can also increase the life of your HVAC system for similar reasons. If the system doesn’t have to work so hard to push air through, it can run for a lot longer. A clean filter can also prevent dust and buildup from clogging your system, which can lead to expensive repairs.
• But most importantly, a clean filter helps to keep you and your family healthy. By changing your HVAC or furnace filter on a regular basis you help improve your home’s indoor air quality by eliminating dust, mold, pollen, spores, and other pesky contaminants that can worsen allergies and asthma or potentially cause sickness.

Many filters these days are washable or replaceable.  Not sure what your system takes? Call WestAIR Heating & Cooling to learn more about changing out your HVAC air filters. We always have air filters in stock and are happy to help you with any questions you may have. Call us today at 763.498.8071

This entry was posted in Energy Savings,Spring,Tips and tagged Air filters, Allergies, Changing your HVAC air filter, Energy savings, Filters, Indoor air quality, WestAIR Heating & Cooling, Whole house humidifier

Suffering from Allergies? Try a whole house air purifier.

Posted on May 27, 2015 by WestAIR Heating & Cooling

Yay! Summer is right around the corner! Time for boating, camping, hiking, gardening, and…. allergies. If you suffer from allergies, you understand the misery it can bring on. Your home should be one place for you to find comfort and relief. But is it? Or are you still suffering from those pesky allergies even in the comfort of your living room?

Now is the time to try a whole house air purifier. AND WestAIR is running a special on installation!  A whole house air purifier can help to eliminate the dust, pollen, pet dander, mold spores, and even bacteria from every room in your home, creating a clean, peaceful, allergy free environment. Ahhh….

Unlike portable units that just purify one room of your home, a whole house air purifier from Aprilaire is installed as part of  your home’s heating and cooling system, which allows the purifier to work in every room, creating a clean, fresh and safe place for you and your family all year long.

These air purifiers can not only help with relieving allergies, they can also help with asthma and other respiratory symptoms.This quote from the American Lung Association pretty much sums it up:

“Poor indoor air quality can cause or contribute to the development of chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and hypersensitivity pneumonitis. In addition, it can cause headaches, dry eyes, nasal congestion, nausea and fatigue. People who already have respiratory diseases are at greater risk.” -American Lung Association 

Call WestAIR today at 763-498-8071 for your free consultation. And don’t forget to check our website for a $25 off coupon for installation of a whole house air purifier from Aprilaire. 

This entry was posted in Indoor Air Quality,Spring and tagged Air cleaner, Allergies, Aprilaire, Dust, Indoor air, Indoor air quality, Mold, Pollen, Pollution, Specials

Hanover Harvest Festival

Posted on July 17, 2014 by WestAIR Heating & Cooling

Come celebrate the Hanover Harvest Festival this year on Saturday, August 2nd, 2014! A great day filled with activities and events ranging from: 5K run, parade, classic car show,  fireworks, minnow races, live music, crafts, farmers market and a raffle.

This is a great way to spend a Saturday in August which is Family Fun Month!

WestAIR Heating & Cooling:Proudly delivering the “Quality Service you expect” for 25+ years. Contact WestAIR Heating and Cooling today for a free estimate (763)498-8071. Location: 11184 River Road NE Hanover, MN 55341

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Independence Day in the Twin Cities!

Posted on July 1, 2014 by WestAIR Heating & Cooling

Independence Day in the United States celebrates Americas Independence from Great Britain. This is also the day that the Declaration of Independence was signed on July the 4th, 1776.

Whether this year is a family reunion, picnic or barbaque, here is the perfect side dish to bring along. These fruit skewers are super easy and healthy. Kids can help with this dish. It gives you the opportunity to show off patriotism for our country.

 Patriotic Fruit Skewers

You will need: Blueberries, Strawberies, Bananas, wooden or metal skewers.

Cut Strawberries in halves and bananas in slices. Alternate strawberry and banana for the stripes. For the blue stars, only alternate strawberries and bananas for half and add blueberries to the other half. Set up in the flag shape as seen below.

A few fun facts to share with your friends and family on the 4th!

• Over 155 million hotdogs are cumsumed in the USA on July 4th.
• On America’s 50th birthday July 4th, 1826; John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died. Both men were signers of the declaration and former presidents.
• Meaning of the flag colors: Red stands for hardiness and valor. White stands for purity and innocence. Blue stands for vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
• July is national hot dog, blueberry and ice cream month.

Stay Cool for the 4th! We’re open until noon on the 3rd!

Proudly delivering the “Quality Service you expect” for 25+ years. Contact WestAIR Heating and Cooling today for a free estimate (763)498-8071. Location: 11184 River Road NE Hanover, MN 55341

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Indoor Air Quality in the Twin Cities Area, MN

Posted on June 6, 2014 by WestAIR Heating & Cooling

Many people think that the air inside their home or workplace is cleaner than the air outside. However, in the majority of situations this is not the case. The air indoors at times is not as fresh as outdoor air and may be polluted with things such as dust mites, pet dander, mold, aerosols and bacteria. These such things may cause allergies, dry or runny nose, itchy eyes and throat or headaches.

It is important that we take the necessairy steps to be concerned with the quaility of the air that we breathe just as we are with the food that we put into our bodies. The best solution for indoor air quiality is proper ventilation which can be satisfied with an air exchanger from WestAIR. For more details and information please visit our website to read more on air exchangers.

Proudly delivering the “Quality Service you expect” for 25+ years. Contact WestAIR Heating and Cooling today for a free estimate (763)498-8071. Location: 11184 River Road NE Hanover, MN 55341

This entry was posted in Indoor Air Quality,Tips and tagged Air exchanger, Allergies, Dust, Indoor air, Indoor air quality, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mold, Outdoor air, Pollution