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Home Winterization: How to Stop Drafts, Frozen Pipes & More

November 07, 2024

This cold weather calls for cozy nights, warm drinks, and snuggling up by the fire with your favorite blanket. But before you can do that, make sure your home is properly winterized! Proper home winterization not only keeps you and your family comfortable all season long, but it can also save you money on your […]

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Why is There a Burning Smell When Turning on the Heat?

October 28, 2024

Nothing sparks more panic for a homeowner than the unexpected burning smell when turning on the heat for the first time in winter. As the colder days approach, it is essential to make sure your heating system is ready to go to avoid any surprise issues. An alarming odor coming from your vents can raise […]

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Benefits of Sealing Your Air Ducts

March 30, 2023

Most HVAC ductwork in residential homes are more than likely to leak air. It’s actually more common than you think. Homeowners may push this issue to the side and think that it’s not a big deal, but it can be a serious issue. When your air ducts are leaking air, that means that the different […]

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Changing Your Furnace Filters: Why, When, and How

November 17, 2022

As a homeowner, it is extremely important to regularly change the furnace filters in your home. Your furnace filters, also called air filters or A/C filters, play a crucial role in your HVAC system and ensure you and everyone in your home are breathing clean and healthy air. If your furnace filter is full of […]

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Home Cooling Facts

July 18, 2022

Summertime is finally here and at Hanson’s Plumbing and Heating, we understand that the Midwest heat can sometimes be unbearable. Check out some of our home cooling facts to help get you through the sticky Minnesota summer. In-Home Cooling Facts: To give you a better understanding of what factors contribute to your home’s cooling system, […]

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How to Get the Most from Your Furnace

January 10, 2022 How to Get-the-Most-from-Your-Furnace

The more you take care of things, the longer they tend to last. This is especially true for the equipment that helps keep your home comfortable. With winter in full swing, you may be wondering how to get the most from your furnace. Hanson’s Plumbing and Heating offers simple tips for better performance to keep […]

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Troubleshooting Common Furnace Problems

December 14, 2021 Troubleshooting-Common-Furnace-Problems-

This can happen to the best of us: You wake up on a frigid Minnesota morning only to realize you can see your breath while standing in the kitchen. The furnace isn’t working. So now what? A properly functioning furnace is one of the most important long-term investments you can make in your home. Whether […]

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Why You Should Schedule a Fall HVAC Inspection

September 24, 2021 Why You-Should-Schedule-Fall-HVAC-Inspection

Enjoying the mild autumn temperatures? Not to burst your bubble, but they won’t last forever. A fall HVAC inspection will ensure your furnace is prepared for colder weather. Read on to learn why you should pick up the phone and call Hanson’s for a furnace tune-up before fall leaves us and winter sets in. Reasons […]

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Keep Your AC Cool with Simple Maintenance Tips

August 04, 2021 Keep-Your-AC-Cool-with-Simple-Maintenance-Tips

As we’ve already witnessed, Minnesota’s summer season can get pretty toasty. Spending time in the warmth outdoors is one thing, but you want your home to be a comfy getaway from the summertime heat. Keep your AC cool with simple maintenance tips, and you’re sure to have an enjoyable season. Thermostat One easy thing you […]

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Ideas to Get Your AC Ready for Summer

May 27, 2021 Ideas-to-Get-Your-AC-Ready-for-Summer

After Minnesota’s snowy, cold winter and wet, chilly spring, the idea of a hot, sticky summer seems farfetched. But it’s only a matter of time before those temps rise and the humidity kicks in. These ideas to get your AC ready for summer will help ensure your home’s cooling system is set to go when […]

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