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What Are the Basics of Furnace Filters?

October 31, 2024
Hands Changing Furnace Air Filter.

Furnace filters. They’re one of those items not really on the top of everyone’s minds, but they are important and can have a big impact.

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When Do I Know It’s Time to Buy a New Furnace?

November 17, 2023
Little girl trying to stay warm inside home and showing her family that it might be time to buy a new furnace.

It’s easy to moan when you decide that a major appliance or home system needs replacing. After all, these are expensive investments and probably not your favorite way to spend your hard-earned money. Unfortunately, there’s often not a clear-cut message, short of an appliance completely breaking down, that definitively indicates it’s time to buy a…

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Keeping Your Heat During Extreme Cold Weather

January 11, 2023
Cold home

At Design Air, we want to help you keep your home comfortable during the deepest of winter weather. We do have emergency service if necessary. Let’s all help each other during this biting cold weather.

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Heat Pump Versus Furnace

February 15, 2022
Heat Pump Versus Furnace

Looking to install a new heater in your Missoula home? Your two most popular choices are a heat pump and a furnace. Each one has advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other.

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Video – Upgrade Your Furnace

January 24, 2022
Upgrade Your Furnace

Upgrade your furnace for increased energy efficiency and heating cost reduction.

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What Are Signs I Need a New Furnace?

January 18, 2022
furnace replacement

A furnace is a major investment for any Missoula homeowner. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system sometime during home ownership. 

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7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

October 15, 2021
7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

It’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many Missoula homeowners follow the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Everyone is busy and many seemingly more important priorities tend to creep up every month to consume time and money. 

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When Do I Know It’s Time to Buy a New Furnace?

November 21, 2019
Little girl trying to stay warm inside home and showing her family that it might be time to buy a new furnace.

It’s easy to moan when you decide that a major appliance or home system needs replacing. After all, these are expensive investments and probably not your favorite way to spend your hard-earned money. Unfortunately, there’s often not a clear-cut message, short of an appliance completely breaking down, that definitively indicates it’s time to buy a…

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Firing Up Your Furnace or Heat Pump this Heating Season

August 18, 2016
Cool Weather

As cooler Montana temperatures approach, it is time to prepare for the upcoming heating season. The team at Design Air wishes to mention a few dos and don’ts to get your furnace in tip-top shape. Here are some things you can do at home: Replace the air filter. While most manufacturers recommend replacing every three…

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