S, FURNACES, AT PUMPS — H MY!
Understanding What’s Heating Your Home
W ith so many ways to heat and cool your home, it can be confusing to understand what each option does and what this means for your particular system. Learn more about the three most common home-heating systems to stay informed about your home’s needs! When it comes to boilers, the methodology is right in the name. These heating systems boil water using fuel. The water flows through your home to radiators or baseboard emitters, transferring the heat from the water into the air. You can prolong the life of your boiler system with regular maintenance and occasional visual monitoring. Keep the system clear of debris and check the area around the system for leaking water. An HVAC professional should regularly examine your boiler’s pipes and test your system to ensure it’s working properly, too. BOILERS
ductwork, similar to the way the pipes carry a boiler’s water. With a furnace, seemingly small vents replace a boiler’s bulky radiators or baseboard emitters and there are a few more technical components to furnaces that need regular maintenance. Your technician will check your system’s heat exchanger, burners, controls, fan switch, and more to ensure the system is doing its job. Heat pumps are not as well-known as furnaces or boilers, but they are an energy-efficient option. These systems use electricity instead of gas or oil to heat your home. Heat pumps are able to absorb heat from outdoors even when it gets very cold and efficiently transfer it throughout the home. However, heat pumps do rely on the whole system to function properly. Maintenance for these systems includes duct and blower inspections, regular cleaning, and line and pressure checks. HEAT PUMPS The technicians at Aire Serv of the Mid-Hudson Valley are experts in a variety of heating and cooling systems. Inquire about regular maintenance or upgrading your system by calling 845-256-6158. VALENTINE’S DAY DOG TREATS: CRANBERRY HEARTS
FURNACES
Instead of boiling water, a furnace warms the air and a blower motor moves that air through a series of
HAVE A LAUGH!
Inspired by Pretty Fluffy
To paraphrase an old saying, the way to a dog’s heart is through his stomach! This Valentine’s Day, treat your dog to some pet-friendly goodies he's sure to love!
INGREDIENTS
• 2 large eggs • 1 1/2 cups almond flour • 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries • 3–4 tbsp coconut flour
DIRECTIONS 1. Heat oven to 325ºF. 2. In a small bowl, beat eggs and set aside. In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, coconut oil, and cranberries. Pour in eggs and mix together with your hands until wet dough forms. 3. Mix in 1 tbsp of coconut flour at a time until dough easily forms into a ball. 4. Roll out dough on floured surface and cut with bite-size, heart-shaped cookie cutters. Transfer to cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. 5. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until treats are crisp. 6. Remove from oven and let treats cool completely before serving.
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