3 Ways to Heat Up Your Freezing Finished Basement

March 18, 2019 | Basement Heating

Finishing your basement is a great way to add value and usable space to your home. Basements provide plenty of space to use for storage, entertainment, guest rooms, or toy/playrooms, just to name a few options. However, it can be very disappointing when you have finished your basement but you can’t stand to spend too much time in it because it is so cold. Basements run much cooler than the rest of the house. In fact, even the warmest basements run 5-15 degrees cooler than grade-level floors. It is a common issue that heating experts such as Allied Services, Inc. know just what to do to fix it and keep you cozy throughout the winter. 

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5 Reasons Why Your Furnace Could Be Blowing Cold Air

February 7, 2019 | Furnace

When the brutal winter weather of the Midwest hits, the last thing you want is for your furnace to quit working correctly. Furnace problems can be frustrating, but they don’t always have to result in a cold wait for a technician and a large bill at the end. There are some minor issues that you can inspect yourself, so don’t panic. According to Allied Services, Inc., there are five common reasons your furnace could be blowing cold air. 

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3 Ways to Protect Your Furnace in Sub-Zero Temps

February 1, 2019 | Furnace

February in Ohio is no stranger to extreme winter weather such as snow and ice storms, sub-zero temps, and wind chills that fall to -20 or below. When these weather patterns hit, it is very important to keep yourself, your family, and your pets safe by staying indoors whenever possible and taking the proper precautions when you must leave the house. However, don’t forget to also take steps to keep your home and furnace safe from the plummeting temperatures. According to Allied Services, Inc., there are 3 things you can do to protect your home and furnace from sub-zero temps this winter. 

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How to Safely Use a Space Heater

November 15, 2018 | Dayton

Space heaters can be a convenient way to add some extra heat to your home this winter, but, if used incorrectly, they can be very dangerous. According to our friends at ESFi.org, more than 65,000 home fires can be attributed to heating equipment each year. These fires result in countless injuries and deaths, and millions of dollars of property damage. The heating and cooling experts at Allied Services, Inc., want you to keep your home and family warm and safe this winter by using space heaters correctly. 

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3 Common Furnace Issues that You Should Have Fixed ASAP!

November 3, 2018 | Dayton

As we get closer to the winter months, more and more stress is put on your HVAC system. No matter the scale of your furnace issue, it is a smart move to pick up the phone and call your friends at Allied Services, Inc. Our team of professional, timely, and reliable staff will be sure to diagnose and fix your problem as quickly and efficiently as possible. Your HVAC system can malfunction in the cold for a number of reasons, but there are three main problems of which to be aware. If any of these issues sound all too familiar, you should address them immediately.

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