Do You Need a Variable Speed Blower for Your Furnace?
Many people have never needed to buy a new heating system for their homes. Perhaps they inherited a system in a property they have purchased or have previously rented and had their heating needs met by their landlord. When it’s time to choose a heating system, it can be hard trying to figure out the […]
Think Beyond a New Furnace When Buying a Home
When buying a new home, there is an extensive list of things to check. So, heating and cooling is often overlooked, but this can be a costly mistake. Research suggests that approximately 50% of utility costs are due to heating and cooling, so you need to think beyond the furnace when buying a new home. […]
How Long Should a Furnace Last?
Back in the old days, it wouldn’t be uncommon to install a gravity furnace that only had a handful of parts, no fan to circulate air and a cast iron heat exchanger. These older furnace models had no electronic systems in place, and they would last a long time. These days, a furnace is a […]
Is There a Strange Smell When You Turn On Your Furnace?
When the temperatures drop and the heating season begins, it’s time to fire up the furnace. Sometimes the furnace hasn’t been used for months, and it’s important to check that it’s working correctly. The best way to do this is to contact a local heating professional to service your furnace and make sure it’s ready […]
When is the Best Time to Buy Air Conditioning Equipment?
There are many different areas of life where there is an optimal time to get the best deal. Aside from the usual seasonal sales, there are also great times to purchase air conditioning equipment. As you might suspect the colder months are the best periods to buy because the demand for cooling equipment is lower. […]
How to Light a Pilot Light in Your Furnace
It may sometimes seem like any slight breeze can blow out your pilot light in your furnace system. This will leave you with no heat even when your thermostat is turned up, and it will be necessary to light the pilot light. Winter is the time when your gas furnace is working hardest, and it’s […]
Replacing Your Furnace and Air Conditioner at the Same Time?
Many homeowners have to face the decision to replace either their air conditioner or furnace, but rarely at the same time. It may seem crazy, but it may be a good decision to replace both at the same time, even if one system is still working. Let’s explore the reasons why this may be the […]
What’s the Difference between an Upflow and Downflow Furnace?
One of the basic principles of physics is that hot air is lighter than cold air and has a tendency to rise. Although this principle seems elementary, it has great bearing when you are looking to buy a new furnace. Home furnaces are available in a diverse range of heating capacities, fuel types, sizes, and […]
What is Short Cycling in Your Furnace?
As winter rapidly approaches, many homeowners thoughts turn to heating and other preparations for colder months. Our furnaces, after months of inactivity, will be called upon to provide a reliable source of heat for the cold snaps and wintry evenings. One common problem that many people encounter when they begin to use their furnaces again […]