General HVAC Articles

Think HVAC During Your Home Remodeling

May 15, 2024

Congratulations, you’re planning to remodel your Anacortes home! Breathing new life and comfort into your charming older home is a grand adventure, and you can count on our team at Foss Heating & Cooling to be there every step of the way to help however we can.

Thermostat Settings: On vs. Auto

December 15, 2023

Your preferred setting can depend on several factors, from cost savings to improving your indoor air quality (IAQ). Here is some basic information from our team at Foss Heating & Cooling to get you thinking about a strategy that works best for you and your loved ones.

Confused on How to Set Your Programmable Thermostat?

October 31, 2023

With all the options available for setting your programmable thermostat, it’s easy to get confused. Of course, this defeats the purpose of a programmable thermostat––it’s designed to for you to “set it and forget it,” making your life easier here in Mount Vernon. 

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

September 30, 2023

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. 

What Is Short Cycling?

February 19, 2022

Our team at Foss Heating & Cooling wants you to understand the concept of short cycling, why it can be harmful and costly, what causes the problem, and what you can do about it.

Happy New Year!

January 1, 2021

Happy New Year from Foss Heating & Cooling!

Seasons Greetings!

December 22, 2020

Seasons Greetings from Foss Heating & Cooling!

Our Policy Regarding COVID-19

March 18, 2020

To our clients: As a company that mainly delivers in-home service, we feel it is important to keep you informed of our evolving policy to lower the risk of spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus while we continue to provide you with the high level of service you expect from us. We are following the World…

Are Wi-Fi Thermostats Cost-Effective?

January 21, 2020

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!

How to Save Money on my Heating Bill this Winter

February 8, 2019

Is your energy bill too high this winter? Are you looking for ways to cut costs? There are a few simple things that you can do at home to save money…

Why Is My Thermostat Blank?

January 23, 2019

It’s an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see its screen is blank. Is it serious? Does it mean your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning is broken? Not necessarily. In fact, most of the time, it’s something minor and can be easily fixed. Here are some of the most frequent…