Furnace Articles
If you plan to replace your heating system anytime soon, be prepared to face a dizzying array of options. You will decide how energy-efficient your new equipment should be, and determine if you prefer standard or smart features. Another crucial decision involves the output level—or stage—at which your unit operates. Choosing the right system is…
Just about any electrical appliance has the potential to overheat, and furnaces are no exception. As a , homeowner, you need to take precautions to lower the risk of an overheated unit. You should also be wary of the associated symptoms so you know when to take action. Remember, if your system gets too hot,…
If you ever hear your gas furnace turn on but cannot feel any warm air blowing from the vents inside your home, chances are the pilot light went out. This issue happens more often than not with older furnaces, and it could be a sign you are ready to upgrade your , home’s heating and…
Your helpful neighbor suggested the issue you are having with your gas furnace sounds like it could be due to a cracked heat exchanger. What is a heat exchanger? How can you tell if this is the issue? What should you do about it? Do not ignore the possibility! You don’t have to fully trust…
Winter in Pasco is shaping up to be especially harsh this year. Can you imagine not having your furnace to help you make it through? You go to turn it on … and instead of rushing warm air through your ducts, it rattles, groans, and then just sits in sullen silence, clearly protesting another season of overworked servitude.
There is nothing scarier than switching your furnace on in the fall and catching a whiff of something burning.
If that happens to you, try to stay calm. The odor could be a harmless sign that your furnace is burning off dust at the start of the heating season in Washington. Or it could be a red flag for a more significant problem.
What’s at the top of your fall to-do list in Pasco? Make sure it is your furnace.
Prepping your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for winter not only enhances your safety and your furnace’s efficiency, it can help keep your repair budget in line during cold weather.
Just about any electrical appliance has the potential to overheat, and furnaces are no exception. As a homeowner, you need to take precautions to lower the risk of an overheated unit. You should also be wary of the associated symptoms so you know when to take action.
There are a few different reasons your furnace could be leaking water, but the most common reason is a condensation leak.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), furnace filter changes can reduce your energy bill by 5 to 15 percent as well.
If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Pasco home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room, causing spotty heating or cooling.