Miscellaneous Articles

It is an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see its blank screen.

Is this a serious issue—does it mean your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning is broken? Not necessarily. In fact, most of the time, it is something minor and can be easily fixed!

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is gearing up to enforce a shift to a new refrigerant type for all new air conditioning systems and heat pumps in 2025. This regulation was announced in 2020, and the imposed deadlines for converting are approaching.