After you’ve been around something for a while, you start to take it for granted.

Things like dissolvable cornstarch packing peanuts.

It took one imaginative 11-year-old boy and an email from a happy customer to remind us just how nifty these little earth-friendly peanuts are.

If you’ve received a shipment from Pegasus Lighting in the past few years, your box most likely had a sticker on it with those words. Inside the box is a note that shares the reasons behind our choice to use biodegradable cornstarch packing peanuts, not the least of which is because they are really fun to play with.

Thank you, Happy Customer, for restoring our packing peanut fascination by sending this great note and photo of your son’s clever art sculpture (whatever you decide that it will be)! Oh, and for the record, I’m voting Rocket Ship.

With winter almost upon us, many homeowners are thinking about upgrading or even replacing their heating system. If you are one of those homeowners, you’ve probably already discovered the myriad of heating system options available to you. The sheer number of choices can be daunting, but we’re here to help. Let’s take a look at the advantage of new furnace installation.

The number one reason that furnaces remain the most popular heating system in the country is that of versatility. Furnaces come in a staggering number of variations, sizes, fuel types, and energy ratings. The most popular fuel type, natural gas, is accessible in most populated areas of the country. If you happen to live in one of the few areas it is not available, you can still use wood, oil, or propane.

Because of the popularity of furnaces, you can always find an HVAC company that has experience in servicing them. Replacement parts are also fairly easy to find, which can spare you days or weeks without heat while waiting for a part to be delivered. This also cuts down on the expense of maintenance and repairs. Those who use more specialized systems, like radiant heat and heat pumps, may not be so lucky.

Another aspect of their versatility is how easily furnaces interface with the rest of your home systems. Duct work that is already in place for air conditioning can serve the heating system just as well. Radiant systems, on the other hand, require extensive pipework be laid throughout the house for their exclusive use.

Finally, one of the best aspects of a furnace heating system is its speed. A furnace will start to provide heat almost as soon as it is turned on. Other systems like installing a new heating system in your home.

One possible sign that your heater is in trouble is if you discover cold spots throughout your home. There are a number of different potential causes for such a problem, and not all of them will even stem directly from your heating system. However, it is possible that your air ducts are damaged or that your heater is not forcing heat throughout the house properly. If this is the case, professional repairs are necessary to ensure that you are heating your home evenly and effectively.

Your heater will not operate silently, but it also should not be making unfamiliar, loud noises during operation, either. While a noisy performance is the sort of problem that many homeowners may not think too much about, such “minor” issues can actually spell serious trouble for your heater if not resolved promptly.

Chances are that your heating system is on a dedicated circuit. If your circuit breaker is tripping when your heater cycles on, then you may have a serious electrical problem on your hands. The good news? We employ some of the finest technicians and electricians in the area, and we can surely resolve your heating or electrical problems for you.