HVAC Tips and Information from Major Heating in Denver, Colorado

Tips for a Hassle-Free Holiday

The holiday season is here! While the holidays are about peace on Earth and fun gatherings with family and friends, it is actually the most stressful time of year. So we want to make it a hassle-free holiday for you in the midst of decorating, shopping, wrapping, entertaining, traveling and more. Apart from ensuring your home is cozy this holiday season, your favorite Denver HVAC company has put together some our favorite holiday hacks to help save you time and... Read More

Investing in Sustainable Schools

My Experience at the USGBC Green Schools Summit Well, it has now been a week since I presented on the topic of Improving Schools and Driving Change Through Building Automation Systems at the USGBC Green Schools Summit (GSS) in Arvada, CO. A week is a good amount of time to let the experience settle in. This year’s event was certainly the best attended, with more than 400 diverse professionals all advocating for our children’s futures and the health of our educational... Read More

Home Comfort Technologies of 2015

At Major, we are always on the lookout for new trends when it comes to home comfort technologies and things that that you can implement in your home. This past year, more and more home comfort technologies emerged that rely on the Internet of Things (IoT) and are part of the rapid home automation technology trend. While you thought your Wi-Fi was exclusively the domain of movie streaming and TV show binging, it is now used in the home for... Read More

The Conquest of Sustainability

Sustainability practices are growing In preparation for our presentation at the USGBC Green Schools Summit on November 6, 2015, we continue to remain ecstatic about the future of the sustainability environment, both in Colorado and around the world. Sustainability aspirations were once just that, aspirations, to only be discussed in closed rooms where executives’ dreams died at the desks of many CFOs. It was not the CFOs’ fault, the data was limited and the investments were found to be too risky.... Read More

Stress Free Home Makeover

The holidays are approaching. And, like many of us, you might be welcoming friends and family to your home. So, before that happens, it could be time to declutter and update some things in your home. You don’t need this to overwhelm you, however. So, we at Major (aka your Denver HVAC experts), have four tips for a stress-free home makeover. Moderation Do not try and tackle your entire home in one afternoon. Instead, make a plan. Identify two or... Read More

Quick Furnace Check for Winter

October in Colorado is one of the craziest months on the calendar. It is much like April where two seasons wrestle and grapple for control. In this case, fall and winter duke it out. In one day we can go from a 75-degree sunny soccer Saturday to a 35-degree football Sunday with snowflakes falling. So, as you rediscover how to layer your wardrobe, it is also important to ensure the furnace is ready to go. Here are some tips to... Read More

Commercial HVAC Fall Checklist

Getting A Commercial HVAC System Ready for Winter Winter is quickly approaching in Colorado. In fact, on average, Denver’s first snowfall typically occurs by October 19. So, if you run a commercial property, now is the time to get your HVAC systems ready to go so your tenants can remain comfortable during the change of seasons. Here is our fall checklist to help ensure your HVAC system is ready for winter. Clean the Equipment All heating systems need to be... Read More

Geothermal Expert Presents at the Pagosa Verde Symposium

Geothermal expert on display In August, our very own geothermal expert, Joel Poppert, had the opportunity to speak and be a geothermal heating panel expert at the Pagosa Springs Verde Symposium. The focus of the symposium was on advancing economic development in rural sections of Colorado with renewable energy and sustainable agriculture. Since 2012, the annual symposium has brought together some of the top experts in renewable energy, alternative energy and sustainable agricultural practices. Joel has spent more than a decade... Read More

Fall To-Dos For Winter Preparation For Your Home

Hard to believe, but we are quickly putting summer into our rearview mirror! As we begin to welcome the changing colors of fall and the change of season, it is also a good time in Denver to begin preparing your home for winter to ensure your residential comfort. After all, we typically have beautiful autumns with mild temperatures that make it a nice time to be outside and do those little chores that can make your home even more comfortable... Read More

Things You Can Automate in Your Home

There is a growing home automation trend for residential comfort systems. With the internet and wi-fi so pervasive, the industry around the Internet of Things (IoT) is booming. While, for some, the idea of home automation seems a little overwhelming, there are many practical areas that can be used today in your home that can not only help you, but also help save money. We have put together a list of some our favorite areas of residential home automation that... Read More