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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Home How-tos

​The experts at CenterPoint Energy's Home Service Plus®​ (HSP) can help you make the most out of your energy dollar with top-quality heating and cooling equipment and appliance repair and maintenance services. 

There are also steps you can take on your own to extend the useful life of your appliances, select the right product for your home at the right price and enjoy more comfort year-round.

Explore our resources below to become a more informed homeowner and make the most of your Home Service Plus experience.


 

 

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Maintenance and best practices​​

  • Get your home ready for winter
  • Why is my furnace making a noise, and what could it mean?
  • Furnace maintenance tips
  • How to prepare your central AC unit for the winter
  • Prep your boiler for winter​
  • Get your home ready for summer​
  • Prepare your AC for summer
  • Water heater safety tips
  • 5 ways to improve air quality in your Minnesota home​​​​

Evaluation guides​

  • When to replace your AC? 
  • When to choose a ductless cooling system?
  • When to replace your boiler​?
  • Are heat pumps a smart choice for Minnesota’s cold climate?
  • When to replace your water heater?​

​Buying guides​

  • Select the right heating and cooling equipment
  • Save money on heating and cooling equipment​
  • AC buying guide​
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  • Should you buy a new AC and furnace together?
  • Fireplace inserts buying guide​

Check back often, as more handy how-to's will be posted here regularly.

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AC Buying GuideDo Heat Pumps Work in Minnesota?Fireplace Insert Buying GuideFurnace Buying GuideFurnace Maintenance TipsGet Ready for SummerGet Ready for WinterHot Spots in Your HomeImprove Home Air QualityKeep Your Water Heater SafePrep your boiler for winterPrepare Your AC for SummerProtect Home During HVAC WorkReplacing AC and Furnace TogetherSave Money on Your SystemSelect the Best SystemWhen to Replace Your ACWhen to Replace Your BoilerWhen to Replace Your Water Heater
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