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 […]
Furnace Fire Prevention and Safety Tips
Each year, the National Fire Prevention Association holds a Fire Prevention Week. The event is designed to remind Americans how we can prepare for and prevent home fires. Since statistics show that heating systems are one of the main causes of home fires, second only to cooking equipment, it is important to be aware of […]
5 Safety Tips for Optimum Performance of Your Furnace
Heating systems and furnaces are designed to have a long lifespan of up to fifteen years. It is even possible to extend the lifetime of your system with timely maintenance and servicing. Unfortunately, there are some potential hazards to maintaining your furnace, so you should be aware of these safety tips: Completely Disconnect the Power […]
Should You Be Concerned About Toxic Gases Vented From Your Furnace
A furnace is considered to be a standard component of heating systems in any home. Yet, most furnaces create potentially toxic gases during the performance of their functions. Heating systems are designed to be secure and safe, venting any toxic gases out of the home safely. There are also safeguards employed to shut down the […]