More than likely, when you were growing up your parents didn’t have any kind or air purifiers or filters in your house to improve your indoor air quality and you turned out fine. So what’s the big deal today? Well, for starters, new homes are more tightly sealed in order to save energy, and that can result in a […]
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You might not think that a mini-split heat pump would be efficient in a cold climate such as Minnesota, but as long as you have it installed properly by a professional, you’ll be surprised at how effective this piece of vital equipment can really be. At Blue Ox, we have the experience necessary to make sure your system
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PROTECT YOUR HEALTH BY IMPROVING YOUR AIR QUALITY Today’s well-insulated homes make it easier and more economical to maintain a comfortable environment indoors, but they also tend to trap pollutants inside. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air is typically many times more polluted than the outdoor air in cities like Minneapolis. Included in the
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The Best Way To Keep Your Home Comfortable We live in a region with wicked extremes—102° and humid in the summer, -60° with wind-chill in the depths of winter. One of the biggest challenges for Minnesotans is staying comfortable despite the less-than-comfortable forecast. Although we Minnesotans are known for venturing outdoors with complete disregard for
OPTIMIZE YOUR HOME HEATING WITH A HEAT PUMP Is winter getting the better of your home heating system? If these sub-zero temperatures are sending your furnace into overdrive, but your home doesn’t ever seem to warm up, it may be time to try something different. Heat pumps shift warm air from where it’s not needed to
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While the Minneapolis technicians with Blue Ox will obviously be here for you any time you have any sort of heating system problem, we also want to help save you money. We don’t want you to have to pay for a repair that you could probably handle on your own, so here are a few do-it-yourself heating repair tips. These
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One of the worst things that happens in the HVAC industry is when a contractor overcharges for work. Frankly, it can give everyone in the business a bad name. If you ever receive an estimate from a technician that you think is outlandish, don’t ever be afraid to get a second opinion; doing so could
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There aren’t many situations that are as panic-inducing as having your furnace suddenly stop working on a blustery, cold day. Not only can this situation be extremely inconvenient, but it can also be dangerous as well. In order to keep your family safe and comfortable, you can depend on Blue Ox Heating & Air to
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You want more money in your bank account, right? Well, in order for that to happen, you’ll either need to make more of it or spend less of it. One way you can save some significant money is by having your ducts insulated. In the long run, this type of custom ductwork will more than
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Carbon monoxide detectors often go unnoticed. Similar to smoke detectors, they’re always working, but homeowners scarcely interact with them. However, carbon monoxide is tasteless, odorless, and colorless, so our chance of identifying it on our own is virtually non-existent. Where Does Carbon Monoxide Come From? Most of the time, carbon monoxide comes from a lack
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