Thursday, November 30, 2017

Consider an Energy Audit

If your home has never undergone an energy audit, it's time to consider having one done. If your home is not properly insulated or is wasting energy in other ways, it's a good idea to have a professional come out and see which areas of your home can be improved to save you money on your energy bills.

Residents who have home heating systems in Milford MI are discovering the benefits of having an energy audit. The professional can seal up areas of your home to assure that cold or hot air cannot seep in through unnecessary cracks. While it costs an initial fee, your investment is returned and you'll begin to save money within a year.

For more tips on optimizing your home for comfort while staying in your budget, be sure to keep up with our blog.

Easy Furnace Maintenance



There comes a time where your furnace may be malfunctioning. There could be a number of issues with the furnace but you should always be aware of dirty filters.

Dirty filters can very easily be avoided with regular cleaning and proper replacement when the time for it comes. But when dirty filters aren't dealt with, they become clogged up which then makes it more difficult for the furnace to function properly. Over time, these clogged filters could lead to a damaged limit switch, the piece in the furnace that is responsible for operating the fans.

For more information, check out Gas Furnace Repair in Fort Washington MD.

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Next Steps to Troubleshooting a Heater That Doesn't Blow Hot Air



You may have read our last blog post about the first steps for fixing a broken heater. But what should you check next?

If you have a furnace, check to make sure the pilot light is still ignited. While that's not the most common problem with furnaces, it is one you can easily test for by yourself. Heat pumps that that have no defrost settings or are older might start to get covered in ice. Check it for too much frost and brush it away. Any other malfunctions will need to be inspected by a professional Atlanta GA heating technician if your heater isn't working at all.

First Steps to Troubleshooting a Heater That Doesn't Blow Hot Air



One of the worst things that can happen to your heater in the middle of a storm is that it stops working altogether. Most malfunctions are partial and can cause irregular or expensive heating, but sometimes your furnace or heater doesn't produce hot air at all. If your heater just shut down, here's what to do first:

Sometimes you'd rather try to solve the problem instead of calling in a Birmingham AL heating technician. So if your heater isn't working at all, the first step is to check the thermostat. The batteries may have run out of power, or only have enough of a charge to turn the display on. Replace the batteries, even if just to reconnect them. If your display doesn't turn on, or it continues to have an error code or partial display, then it's probably the underlying cause. More advanced thermostats with smart controls can have a few more things to troubleshoot, so make sure the settings are what you want instead of having been restored to defaults.

Friday, November 17, 2017

Dealing with an Older Furnace



It is inevitable that all furnaces will at some point break down permanently and need to be replaced. But minor wear and tear can be dealt with early on to extend the longevity of the furnace. Left unaddressed, wear and tear of your furnace will interfere with heating and airflow and could potentially lead to the furnace overheating.

If you think your furnace is experiencing a break down, contact Furnace Installation in Raleigh NC.

When Should I Call?

As the days (and nights!) are getting much colder, you may be wondering when it's a good time to call a Yankton SD heating service professional. Whether you're inquiring about repairing or replacing your furnace, wondering how to keep your heating bills down, or how to maintain your heating unit, it's always a good idea to give your professional a call.

With something as touchy as a heating unit--and as crucial--it's better to be safe than sorry. Until then, keep up with our blog for tips on how to make sure your unit is working optimally on a daily basis!

Friday, November 10, 2017

How Much Does a Fan Cool off a Room?

If your air conditioner is broken, you may be wondering if you need to invest in a professional air conditioning service in Orlando FL to come and fix it. You may be weighing your options--will a fan do the trick in cooling me off? If so, how long can I last with that solution?

Something that most people don't know is that fans do not actually keep a room cool. All  they do is make you feel cooler, because they move the air over your skin. This lowers your body temperature. Therefore, if you sit in front of a fan all day, it will cool you off, but if anyone else walks into the room, they will still be extremely warm and uncomfortable. Contact a professional in AC service today!

Thursday, November 9, 2017

Make Sure Your Employees Are Breathing Easy!

If you are a business owner and either rent or own office space, it's important to value your indoor air quality. You may call an HVAC technician as soon as the office gets too cold or too hot, or a plumber when a pipe bursts or the sink is leaking, but what do you do if you suspect that the air is polluted?

If the air in your office space is not totally fresh oxygen, they could suffer from complications such as headaches, increased heart rate, and dizziness. It's best to call a Lansing MI commercial mechanical contractor. They can come to your facility and install CO2 sensors that can detect the amount of CO2 in the room. A professional can help you choose a sensor that fits your budget and space requirements. Contact one today!


Monday, November 6, 2017

Trouble Troubleshooting Your Furance?

If you think your home heating system is broken, whether it be a furnace, heat pump, or space heater, you may be in desperate need of Grand Ledge MI heating repair professional service. You may think you will be able to troubleshoot the system yourself, but chances are you'll waste more time trying to figure out what the source of the problem is than it would have taken a professional to fix the entire problem altogether.

While troubleshooting, you may change the setting of your thermostat, check the furnace switch, change your air filter, or check your circuit breaker. These are all great first steps, however your efforts may go to waste if you change one thing that subsequently effects the settings of another. Remember: if your home is heated using a system, it's a systemic process involving multiple parts that are all essential in producing the final output (that is, heat).

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Fun Furnace Facts!

Furnaces can be fun! We checked in with experts in Summit NJ furnace repair to find out what interests them the most about furnaces:

- Furnaces are the most popular way to heat your home
- The first variation of a furnace appeared in 1200 BC! It was a very different version called a "hypocaust" that warmed the air by pumping it through the walls and floors. Invented by the Romans.
- The three main parts to a furnace are the burner, heat exchanger, and blower.
- The word "furnace" originated from the Greek word "fornax" which means oven.
- The average lifespan of a furnace can be anywhere between 15-25 years, depending on the quality of your furnace.

We hope you enjoyed these fun facts! Make sure to keep up with our blog for more interesting and helpful information on all your heating and cooling questions.