Is your furnace on its last leg? A postseason furnace replacement can save you money and prevent procrastination in the fall. Here are three things to think about before you jump on the first replacement furnace you see.
Condensing Gas Furnace: A Good Fit For Your Home?
To have a highly efficient HVAC system you need to start with a high-efficiency furnace. Technology has come a long way in the past 20 years, and the relatively new condensing gas furnaces offer a level of efficiency and comfort in combustion appliances that has not been seen before.
Furnace Blowing Cool Air? What It Means And How To Fix It
When you’re dealing with a furnace blowing cool air, your immediate inclination might be to call a professional. While there’s a good chance that a technician will be needed in certain situations, the problem might be something simple that you can correct yourself. Here are some troubleshooting tips we’ve compiled in case your furnace isn’t […]
Your Ailing Furnace: How To Decide Between Repair And Replacement
Appliances and fixture in your home breaking down from time to time is a part of life for a homeowner. Sometimes however, when your furnace is ailing, you have to make a tough decision about whether to opt for furnace repair or replacement.
Your New Furnace: All About AFUE
Winters can be quite cold in Southwest Ohio, so when it’s time to replace your old furnace, it’s especially important to find a model with a high AFUE. The furnace AFUE rating, or annual fuel utilization efficiency, is a measurement, in percentage, of how much fuel is converted into heat energy during the combustion process.
Buying a Furnace? A Case for Variable Speed
If you’re buying a furnace for your Dayton area home, there are plenty of options available to help you get the most out of your system. One upgrade, a variable-speed fan motor, is a great investment – not only to reduce your heating costs through the entire heating season, but to offer a boost to your […]
Getting the Most From Your High-Efficiency Furnace: What to Do Before Installation
In the most energy-efficient homes, all of the systems work together to minimize energy consumption, reduce utility bills and improve whole-home comfort. To get the most from your new high-efficiency furnace, there are several things you should do first. Even a few inefficiencies, such as leaky ducts, inadequate insulation or drafty windows and doors can […]
Will You Soon Need a Furnace Replacement? 8 Telltale Signs
If you want to stay warm and comfortable this winter, now’s an ideal time to evaluate your home heating system. It’s wise to look at your options before you’re left without heat, and forced to deal with replacing a failed unit in the middle of a Southwest Ohio cold snap. The following telltale signs can […]
Right-Sizing Your Furnace Replacement
When you have a furnace replacement looming, the most important step is finding a contractor who will conduct a load calculation to find the precise size heating system for you home. A contractor who simply goes by the size of your existing furnace, or uses a discredited “rule of thumb” sizing method, is taking a […]
Your Condensing Gas Furnace: Key Installation Factors
Any time you choose to install new heating equipment, quality installation is a must. Your condensing gas furnace installation is no different; it needs to be installed the right way to function properly. Avoiding installation errors can benefit your household and offer typical heating savings of up to 35 percent. Keep these points in mind when […]