No one is likely to show up at your home and hand you a quiz on how your furnace works. However, if your heating system malfunctions, you’ll definitely be tested – in your patience, your troubleshooting knowledge, and your ability to determine when it’s time to call in a professional. Here’s a basic description of how your furnace works to make it easier for you to “pass” these tests.
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Learn How Your Furnace Works Now — You Might Be Tested Later
Tuesday, January 8th, 2013Safety Is A Must When Running A Gas Furnace
Tuesday, December 18th, 2012
Heating with gas is one of the most efficient ways to warm your home, but when you’re running a gas furnace, safety has to come first. These recommendations can increase your safety, and your energy efficiency as well. Get The Most Out Of A Furnace Upgrade: Choose These 3 Features
Tuesday, December 4th, 2012
Is it time for a furnace upgrade in your San Joaquin Valley home? If your furnace or your heating bills gave you trouble last year, it may be time to consider a high-efficiency furnace upgrade. When shopping for your furnace upgrade, make sure you consider advanced energy-saving features. Furnace Maintenance Tasks That Keep Your System Humming All Season Long
Tuesday, November 20th, 2012
Taking the time to perform routine furnace maintenance tasks will not only extend the life of your system, but will also ensure that your furnace runs efficiently and safely throughout the heating season. One of the most important furnace maintenance tasks is to have your system tuned up annually. Preventive maintenance performed by an HVAC professional will include the following important points:
Your Furnace May Be In Trouble If …
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012
You will rely on your furnace to keep you warm and comfortable this winter. That’s why it’s wise to schedule preventive maintenance each fall even if you can’t remember any problems with your furnace last winter. Maintenance gets your heating system in top shape for the heating season so you can avoid costly, untimely repairs after the weather turns cold.
Cooler Weather Ahead — Schedule A Furnace Tuneup
Tuesday, October 9th, 2012
Whether you’re ready to admit it or not, cool weather is just around the corner. The end of summer means its time to schedule a fall furnace tuneup. Why is a tune-up necessary? Preventative maintenance for your HVAC system ensures equipment is functioning properly, and can detect problems before they become disasters.
Red Tagged Furnace — Your Next Move
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
If you’ve been given a dreaded red tagged furnace rating, you will need to keep your furnace turned off until you execute whatever repairs may be necessary to ensure its safe operation. There are numerous circumstances that can lead to a red tagged furnace, with cracked heat exchangers, high levels of carbon dioxide emission and/or faulty gas or electrical connections ranking as the most common.
Furnace Performance — Three Noises That Require Professional Attention
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
Many homeowners aren’t familiar with the telltale signs that their furnace needs to be professionally maintained or repaired. Simply recognizing the indicators early can prevent many of these technical problems from getting worse, and ensure that you return to solid furnace performance as quickly as possible. With certain issues, these signs come in the form of specific sounds. If you notice any of the following three noises coming from your furnace or HVAC system, the time has come to contact a local HVAC professional:
When paying to maintain your home, one of the highest costs after your mortgage is the cost of energy. Fortunately, you can make an easy change to your home routine that will lower energy costs – changing your furnace filter regularly.