Timberline Blog
5 Steps for Prepping Your Furnace for Winter
Winter is coming. That’s not just a catchphrase from a popular show—it’s a prompt here in Colorado to prepare your furnace for all the work it’ll be doing in the cold months ahead. Taking…
Why Is My AC Not Working Right? 6 Symptoms and Solutions.
If you enjoy a cool, comfortable living or working space on a hot Colorado summer day—and who doesn’t?—it can be a little concerning when your air conditioning system isn’t operating properly. For example, the…
Why You Should Keep a Consistent Thermostat Setting
We heat and cool our homes and businesses to maintain a comfortable temperature. So, it makes sense to adjust the thermostat setting if our comfort level changes throughout the day, right? If you’re only…
What’s an Air Scrubber? Do I Need One?
There are several tasks that people typically complete when cleaning their homes or businesses: vacuuming carpets and rugs, sweeping or mopping floors, dusting, wiping countertops, etc. All of them are essential to maintaining a…
Why Compressor Safety Switches Are Essential in HVAC Systems
It goes without saying that the HVAC system in your home or business is complex. Of course, you don’t need to know all the details about how it functions to enjoy the benefits of…
HVAC Condenser and Evaporator Coils: Keeping Them Clean Is Critical
HVAC systems have two types of coils: the evaporator coil and the condenser coil. They are where an air conditioner does the work needed to manage the air temperature in your home or business….
HVAC Lifecycle: When to Repair and Replace Equipment
Like all equipment, HVAC equipment has a finite lifespan. You’ll have to replace every component of your system at some point. That’s true even if you use the highest-quality systems and are diligent in…
Glycol: What It Is and Why It’s Important in Some HVAC Systems
If you’ve heard of a substance called ethylene glycol, you probably know it as the main component of automotive antifreeze. It is also referred to as engine coolant, which can create some confusion. Does…
The Importance of Inspecting HVAC Control Components Regularly
An HVAC system is made up of several different components. This includes devices that control the system such as the control panels on furnaces, condensing units, packaged commercial rooftop units, boilers, etc. Over time,…
What is a Humidifier and Should My HVAC System Have One?
As defined by YourDictionary.com, humidity is “the amount of wetness or water vapor in the air.” There are more technical definitions to be found, but that one sums it up fairly well. Humidity is…
