Surprising Facts About Furnace Installation You Need to Know About
There’s a lot that goes into installing a new furnace other than picking the brand and model. Everything from the equipment’s size to the condition of your ductwork plays a major role in how long the system will last and how low your heating costs will be. Keep reading to learn some lesser-known facts about […]
3 Early Warning Signs for Heater Trouble and What to Do
When it comes to keeping your family warm and your energy costs affordable, waiting until your heater breaks down to call for service is one of the worst things you can do. A unit that runs inefficiently consumes much more electricity or gas. When a heater runs without worn-out or broken parts, it puts immense […]
Creative Ways to Keep Your Older Home Warmer This Winter
Leaky ductwork is one of the most common reasons that older homes have a hard time staying warm during the winter. Many of them also struggle with efficient heating because they have cracks in the foundation, drafty window frames, and gaps around their plumbing penetrations. Fortunately, just because you live in an older home doesn’t […]
Can a Furnace Keep up With a Large Home’s Heating Demands?
Heating a large home brings a different set of challenges. More square footage means more air to heat, longer duct runs, and greater demand on the system. Furnaces can work well in large homes, but performance depends on sizing, duct design, and overall system setup. The Pros of Using a Furnace in a Large Home […]
Heat and Its History
Since the beginning of time, humans have needed heat to stay alive. It all started with simple campfires, but today, we use high-tech heating systems to keep our homes cozy all year long. In the Beginning Though hominids used fire to cook as far back as 1.8 million years ago, it took a long time […]
How Electrical Problems Can Cause Air Conditioner Failures
Protecting your air conditioner’s lifespan starts with electrical safety. When air conditioners develop electrical shorts or experience power surges, they sustain undue wear. Whether affecting blower motors or AC compressors, some electrical problems could lead to failure if left unchecked. Learn how to spot electrical issues and resolve them before they create the need for […]
The Benefits of an Air Conditioner Checkup
A tune-up of your air conditioning unit addresses minor problems before they spiral out of control. Something as simple as a filter clog or worn capacitor can quickly cause your system to overheat. It doesn’t take long for permanent damage to occur and performance to diminish. Maintaining Warranty Coverage In some cases, you may need […]
When Cool Turns Hot: Why Your Air Conditioner Is Blowing Hot Air
When an air conditioner doesn’t blow cool air, you’re forced to suffer through stuffy rooms, heat and the headache of finding out what’s wrong. Luckily, there are some common repairs that a technician can make that often resolve the issue. If your AC isn’t working properly and is blowing hot air, here are some potential […]
Furnace Myths: What’s True and What’s Not
Furnaces have come a long way from those behemoths full of roaring fires that needed to be fed shovelfuls of coal. Now, they are almost sleek, quiet and amazingly energy efficient. Still, some myths about furnaces persist. Which ones are true, and which ones are not? Some Things That Are Not True There’s a surprising […]
How to Know If Your Heating System Is Near the End
In general, most furnaces and heat pumps will last 15 to 20 years. Some systems may hang on a little while longer if they’re well taken care of, while others may call it quits much sooner if they’ve been neglected or overburdened. Age alone isn’t always the whole story, however. You might have a 10-year-old […]