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Should You Leave Your Thermostat at the Same Temperature All the Time?

December 7th, 2015

There’s more home advice around than can possibly be cataloged, but at this time of year, common topics center around heating and heating tips. One you may have heard is that it is better to keep your thermostat at a single temperature all the time. We hate to tell you, but this is actually not a good way to save energy or reduce costs. We’ll explain more about this below, but if you are looking for helpful tips to keep your heating costs under control this winter, just give the pros at DB Heating & Cooling, Inc., a call today!

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You Need to Clean Your Heat Pump’s Outdoor Unit of Snow

November 30th, 2015

We know you don’t want to think about snow, especially with our continued mild weather. But it is coming, and if you own a heat pump system, you need to be vigilant about removing snow from your heat pump’s outdoor unit. Otherwise, you could see your system experience malfunction and you may find that your heat isn’t working as well as it should. To understand why, it’s important to review how a heat pump heats your home.

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Why Isn’t My Radiator Working?

November 23rd, 2015

A number of homes in the Allendale, NJ area enjoy the gentle radiant heat of a boiler system. In older homes, radiators are used frequently to disperse the heat. But if you have ever experienced a radiator malfunctioning, you know how cold that room can get. Radiators aren’t the most complicated part of a boiler heating system, but they are very important as they deliver the heat you need. If you have a radiator that isn’t working properly, there can be a few reasons for this:

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Why You Should Consider an Upgraded Thermostat

November 16th, 2015

We are getting closer and closer to the winter cold, and many homeowners are turning their attention to keeping heating costs low. It’s great to have an efficient heating system, ceiling fans and supplemental heat like a wood stove, but if you haven’t upgraded your home’s thermostat in Franklin Lakes, NJ, you are losing out on a great way to reduce your energy usage. The experts from DB Heating & Cooling, Inc., can help you find and install the right thermostat so that you have the ultimate control over your heating this winter.

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Cold Weather Can Mean an Uptick in Indoor Allergies

November 9th, 2015

Most allergy sufferers associate cold weather with having one positive: the end of outdoor allergy challenges. However, many of those who suffer from outdoor allergies also suffer from indoor allergies like dust and pet dander, and from this, there is no respite just because the weather changes. But there can be significant relief when you continue to use, or upgrade for the first time to, an air filter that can trap the indoor particles causing you agitation. Not sure what kind of air filter will be best for your home in Wyckoff, NJ? Let the indoor air quality experts from DB Heating & Cooling, Inc., help you out.

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Has Your Commercial Heating System Had Maintenance Yet?

November 2nd, 2015

We’ve had a pretty mild fall so far, but the cold weather is on its way. Is your commercial heating system ready to take on the challenge of another winter? One of the best ways to ensure that the answer to this question is “yes” is to schedule professional heating maintenance for your commercial HVAC system in Allendale, NJ. Any loss of heat during the cold winter months will have a direct, negative impact on your business, and the commercial heating and cooling pros from DB Heating & Cooling, Inc., want to make sure you avoid this particular scenario.

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Can a Heat Pump Adequately Heat My Home in the Winter Months?

October 26th, 2015

These days, homeowners have more choices than ever when it comes to heating systems, and one choice that has become a very popular option is the heat pump. However, there can be some concern over whether or not a heat pump can provide adequate heating for a home. To understand why this concern comes up, it’s important to understand how a heat pump provides heat to your home, so let’s take a look at that process.

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Want to Convert from Oil to Gas? Do So Before Winter!

October 19th, 2015

Oil heating systems can be a lot to manage. First, oil burns the dirtiest of all the fossil fuels, making it environmentally unfriendly. Second, you have to manage fuel deliveries. Third, the price of oil can fluctuate widely from year to year, making it hard to stay on budget. If these things, or others, have made you decide to switch from oil to natural gas, there’s no better time than now to get the job done! The plumbing experts at DB Heating & Cooling, Inc., are here to help with every step of your oil to gas conversion in Ramsey, NJ.

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Why Choose a Furnace?

October 12th, 2015

If you need to install a new heating system or replace an outdated one, you have a lot of choices. If you already have ductwork in your home, one choice you may want to consider is a furnace. Furnaces are used in more than half the homes in the US for a number of reasons that we’ll explain more about below. The important thing is to make sure you hire trained experts, like the ones at DB Heating & Cooling, Inc., for sizing and installation.

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Why Your Heat Pump Needs to Be Maintained Twice a Year

October 5th, 2015

Many of our customers in the Wyckoff, NJ area enjoy using a heat pump system for their homes. These systems can be very convenient because they offer both heating and cooling. You may be aware that maintenance is required, but when you own a heat pump, annual maintenance is not enough. The heating and cooling pros at DB Heating & Cooling are here to help with all of your heat pump needs, including bi-annual maintenance. Why bi-annual? Let’s take a look.

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