General HVAC Articles

Replace Your Air Filter

December 20, 2023
Replace Your Air Filter - Technician Changing HVAC Air Filter.

Replacing your dirty, clogged filter is an easy way to preserve your heating and cooling equipment. Letting it sit is an easy way to create mechanical problems.

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Why Is Remodeling My Home in the Fall or Winter a Better Time?

October 27, 2023
Why Is Remodeling My Home in the Fall or Winter a Better Time? Female couple choosing swatch colors.

When you come out of winter’s hibernation, you are ready for a change. Warmer weather prompts many a project. You may begin a plan to get healthy, so you adopt new eating habits and exercise. Or maybe you decide to change up your nest. 

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What Is Radon and Why Is It Bad?

December 14, 2022
What Is Radon and Why Is It Bad? Image shows man reviewing paperwork at table.

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from uranium in the soil. Although it exists in trace amounts all over the world, it can cause significant health problems if you happen to have a high concentration of it in your WA home.

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Artificial Intelligence and HVAC?

September 28, 2022
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Most people do not necessarily think of artificial intelligence (AI) and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in the same space. However, the reality is that AI is already part of many modern HVAC systems with much more potential ahead. 

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Power Outage? A Standby Generator Will Help You Weather the Storm

September 8, 2022
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A standby generator is a lifeline during a power outage. It can keep the lights on, run your refrigerator and oven, enable your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system to continue working, and power your sump pump, among other appliances. 

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Think HVAC During Your Home Remodeling

August 30, 2022
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Congratulations, you’re planning to remodel your Seattle home! Breathing new life and comfort into your charming older home is a grand adventure, and you can count on our team at Ballard Natural Gas to be there every step of the way to help however we can.

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HVAC Refrigerant and SEER Changes in 2023

August 2, 2022
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Are you shopping for a new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in Lynnwood, WA, or the surrounding area?

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HVAC Ways to Go Green in Your Home

September 8, 2021
HVAC Ways to Go Green in Your Home

Going green is all the rage. And it’s understandable why. We all have a responsibility to care for the world around us for future generations. You probably already take at least small steps to do things like reduce, reuse, and recycle.

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Listen to Your HVAC System

March 17, 2021
listen to your hvac system

Think of your heating and cooling (HVAC) system components as the instruments in a quiet symphony.

When all the pieces are in good condition and work in harmony, the only sounds you will hear will be the quiet hum of a motor and whisper of air as it exits registers in your Washington home.

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Video-Are Wi-Fi Thermostats Cost-Effective?

January 21, 2021

Why are you heating and cooling your home when you are not there? Being able to control your thermostat when you are away is one of the most cost effective energy improvements you can make in your home. Contact us today to learn more!

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Video – Energy Saving Tip: Use Ceiling Fan

July 30, 2019

Turn on your ceiling fan when you’re home while raising the temperature on your thermostat to save energy costs and keep your home feeling cool. Make sure that your fan is rotating counter-clockwise​ to blow the air straight down and therefore feel cool.

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Happy Holidays from Ballard Natural Gas Service

December 21, 2018

Ballard Natural Gas Service wants to wish all of our heating and air conditioning customers in Seattle and the surrounding cities, communities and neighborhoods a very happy holiday this year.

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Happy Thanksgiving from Ballard Natural Gas Service

November 21, 2018
A father camping with his son.

Happy Thanksgiving from Ballard Natural Gas Service We look forward to our best season ever here at BNGS, we have the installers, service techs, administration, and state of the art, fully stocked and organized shop. We’re ready to take care of your comfort needs.

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Ballard Food Bank

November 6, 2018

From now until 11/20, BNGS is collecting hygiene and winter supplies for the Ballard Food Bank. You can drop off at the Ballard Natural Gas location or your service tech/installer/salesman can collect while they are on site. Ballard Natural Gas · 4758 Ballard Ave NW · Seattle, WA 98107

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All About Thermostats

April 17, 2018

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Should I set my Thermostat to ON or AUTO? 


March 12, 2018

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Furnace Fan Setting: On or Auto

February 27, 2018

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Happy New Year from Ballard Natural Gas Service

December 31, 2017

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Merry Christmas from Ballard Natural Gas Service

December 21, 2017

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Why Is My Furnace Leaking Water?

November 28, 2017

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Happy Thanksgiving from Ballard Natural Gas Service

November 23, 2017
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The Importance of Filter Replacement

October 19, 2017

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Indoor Air Quality and Pollution in Seattle

August 30, 2017

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The Benefits of Ductless HVAC Systems

January 30, 2017

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What Does Nate-Certified Mean?

December 28, 2016

NATE stands for North American Technician Excellence. NATE is the nation’s largest certification organization for HVAC and refrigeration technicians. It’s important to note that almost everyone in the HVAC and refrigeration industries recognizes and supports a NATE certification, although not everyone in the industry is NATE-certified. It’s a discretionary certification, and technicians can service equipment…

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Happy Holidays!

December 21, 2016
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What Causes an HVAC Emergency?

February 11, 2016

There are a few things that might lend to an emergency HVAC breakdown. If you do have an emergency Ballard Natural Gas Service offers 24/7 emergency service. More often than not, the older your system is the more likely it is that you will have a system emergency. Hopefully reading over this list may help…

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