The sound of a screeching furnace is haunting, but if you’re tempted to yank the circuit breaker, don’t give up on your home’s heating system just yet. Sometimes a simple adjustment by a professional furnace repair technician will stop the noise, and other times, it could be more of a complicated fix. Bad motor bearings Think about […]
California is the king of clean energy, which is making environmentally-friendly heat pumps more and more common. Does that mean you should get one, too? Natural gas scarcity As you may already know, we are facing a natural gas shortage here in California, with less and less natural gas hookups. Also, over 26 cities and […]
While it’s true that no heater operates silently, some sounds should definitely be checked out by a professional. One of those odd noises is humming, which could be a sign of a system failure in your near future. Below are the most common reasons why heaters produce a humming or vibrating sound. 1. Some Parts […]
If you own a gas furnace, you have the benefit of enjoying a powerful heating system with a relatively low-cost fuel source. That being said, you should get the equipment professionally maintained and inspected once a year to avoid health and safety hazards. Below, we’ll explain four potentially dangerous gas furnace issues. A Faulty Thermocouple […]
Now that we’re in the heart of winter, it’s safe to say you’ve turned on your furnace–but is it making some noises or odors you don’t remember it producing last year? While some sounds and smells are normal for furnaces to make, others can be warning signs of a severe malfunction with your heating equipment. […]
While it might be easy to warm yourself up by layering more clothing or turning up your heater, it can be challenging to avoid the dry air that accompanies cold weather. When the air is too dry in your home, it can make you feel sick, giving you symptoms like a sore throat and dry, […]
For most folks, the holiday season is the busiest time of year. While cooking, gift and grocery shopping, and decorating your home for festivities, it can be easy to forget to put safety first. That’s why we’ve put together this list of holiday safety tips that you can use to prevent hazards to your home […]
Autumn is here, and we’re getting ready to help our customers keep their homes comfortable and clean as the season’s change. Are you doing all that you can to keep your HVAC system working efficiently, your energy costs down, and your indoor air as clean and comfortable as possible? Take a look at our seven […]
The thermostat is the brains of your home’s HVAC system and is responsible for controlling both the cooling and heating systems, or simply the furnace if your home lacks central air. It does so by detecting the temperature of whatever room it’s in and comparing it to the temperature setting you have chosen. If the […]
Troubleshooting a Heater Blowing Cold Air There are several types of heaters, but many use central air to heat their home, and when it’s turned on, the home should get warm after the heating system has been running for a while. Depending on the size of your home, it may take about half an hour […]