Many homeowners seem to completely forget about the needs of their furnace once the weather heats up and the system goes dormant. However, it’s important to remember that furnace care during this time will help ensure that the system is working properly when you need it again. Below are a few tips to help make […]
Keeping Furnace Safety Top Priority
Which Heating Option is Right for You: Furnace or Boiler?
4 Things You Should Consider Before You Replace Your Furnace
Is it time to replace your furnace? The heating system in a home generally has the longest expected service life of any major household system. However, at some point, continuing to operate a furnace that’s approaching the end is no longer financially feasible and upgrading now is the best option. Here are four considerations to […]
How to Improve Furnace Efficiency in Your Home
If you hope to save money on heating your home this winter, you don’t have to rely on the old standby – turning down the thermostat. That will just make you cold and uncomfortable. Luckily, other strategies are available that will improve furnace efficiency, saving energy and money while keeping you and your family comfortable.
Comparing Single and Two-Stage Furnaces
If you’re considering upgrading your heating system, some research will help you make the right purchase. You’ll need to understand the different furnaces available and how they’ll impact your comfort and wallet. Let’s make things easier for you by comparing two types of furnaces: single-stage and two-stage furnaces.
Off-Season Furnace Maintenance
As the temperatures rise during the summer months, your focus naturally shifts to enjoying the sun and cranking up your air conditioner. Believe it or not, this is also the perfect time to do some furnace maintenance.
Older Furnace? Follow Proper Pilot Light Safety
Furnace pilot lights used to be the norm, but they’ve been replaced in recent years by electronic ignitors. If you have an older furnace with a pilot light, it’s equipped with a built-in safety mechanism called a thermocouple. When everything’s working properly, the thermocouple senses when the pilot goes out and shuts a small valve […]
Buying a New Furnace Filter
If you’ve never given much thought to your furnace filter, maybe you should. Air filters play an important role in keeping the working parts of your HVAC clean, and changing the filter regularly can extend the life of your equipment for many years. Learn more about how the several types of filters differ.
Replacing Your Furnace Motor: ECM or PSC
If you’re upgrading your home’s heating system and looking at equipment features and options, you’ll want to investigate more efficient furnace motor replacement options.