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5 Tips for Turning on Your Air Conditioner for the First Time This Year in Minnesota
5 Tips for Turning on Your Air Conditioner for the First Time This Year in Minnesota The cooling season is approaching after another long Minnesota winter, meaning it’s time to start thinking about the state of your air conditioner. Like any other appliance or piece of equipment, your air conditioner needs a comprehensive check after a period of […]
Should I Repair or Replace My Water Heater?
Should I Repair or Replace My Water Heater? Repairing or replacing a water heater depends on multiple factors and isn’t always obvious. Considerations include: The age of the water heater Frequency and cost of repairs Presence of rust in your water Strange noises coming from the water heater In this post, we’ll discuss these factors […]
7 Signs It’s Time for a New Furnace
7 Signs It’s Time for a New Furnace With the winter weather in full swing, it’s crucial to have a furnace you can rely on for warmth on the coldest days of the year. So, how can you tell if your heating equipment is prepared to keep you comfortable when it counts? Several warning signs […]
HVAC Maintenance Checklist to Prepare Your Home for Winter
HVAC Maintenance Checklist To Prepare Your Home for Winter With summer days behind us and the holidays in full swing, it’s time to ensure your family and home are prepared for winter weather.The team at McQuillan Homes Services has compiled this DIY heating maintenance checklist to ensure you’re not caught in the cold. Contact an […]
How the 2023 HVAC Regulations Affect Homeowners
How the 2023 HVAC Regulations Affect Homeowners As technology advances, the U.S. Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency periodically evaluate HVAC efficiency standards to reduce energy usage throughout the country. The next round of updated regulations goes in effect January 1, 2023, and applies to all units manufactured after that date. Manufacturing standards directly […]
Signs To Replace Your Boiler
Signs You Need to Replace Your Boiler Christmas is both one of the most joyful and one of the coldest times of the year. Snow and freezing fog are projected to fall in the next weeks. Thus, your boiler is on its way to becoming your new best buddy. However, if yours has been neglected […]
What to Do When Frozen Pipe Bursts
What to Do if a Frozen Pipe Bursts When winter hits us here in Minnesota, Twin Cities plumbers are inundated with calls from homes seeking assistance. While it is true that frozen pipes are more common in older homes, they may happen to anybody. The danger of frozen pipes is determined by where the pipes […]
Electrical Safety 101
Electrical Safety 101 You use electricity to power your house, but do you understand electrical safety? Thousands of home electrical fires occur each year, and with over 180 instances involving electrocution or electricity-related mishaps. As follows, home electrical safety is much too crucial to overlook. Today on McQuillan Bros, our Twin Cities electricians our Electrical […]
Why Is My Thermostat Not Linked to My Furnace?
Why Is My Thermostat Not Responding to My Furnace? The connection between your home’s thermostat and furnace is critical. You set the thermostat and expect it to instruct the furnace what to do to keep your house warm and pleasant. But what happens if the two don’t get along? McQuillan Bros, the best heating company […]
Warning Signs Your Heater Needs Repair
Warning Signs Your Heater Needs Repair The enormous necessity of a home’s heating system is only realized when the system fails in the chilly Minnestoa weather. You may not even realize that your home’s heating system needs repair until it fails. As the weather in Minneapolis, MN grows colder, you’ll want to make sure your […]
