You come home from work and the house seems chilly. The room temperature is in the low 60s and the furnace isn’t blowing. Your furnace has quit on you. There are some things a homeowner can do to troubleshoot heating problems before calling for help.
Changing The Filter In Your Furnace: So Easy To Do, So Easy To Forget
You probably don’t think about your furnace every day, even while you’re enjoying the comfort it produces, so it’s understandable that the simple task of changing the filter in your furnace is so easy to forget. But because it’s also so important, make sure to plan for it. Keeping your filter fresh will help keep […]
Prolong The Life Of Your Heater With Planned Maintenance
To get the most out of your furnace during the winter, you’ll want to make sure that you have planned maintenance scheduled during the fall. Doing so will ensure that your furnace is running as efficiently as possible, resulting in lower heating bills, longer-lasting heating equipment and increased comfort in your southwest Ohio home. A […]
What To Do If Your Furnace Is Red Tagged
If your furnace is red tagged, that likely means there’s a crack in the heat exchanger. A technician performing a tune-up or repair may spot the issue. With the discovery of this problem, your furnace is no longer permitted to operate because the crack may leak poisonous carbon monoxide gas into your home. If the […]
Considering The Lifetime Costs Of A Furnace Upgrade
A furnace upgrade can be an intimidating expense, often costing thousands of dollars. If your heating system is nearing the end of its life, you have no choice but to get a new one. An investment in a high-efficiency furnace is a wise move even though the initial cost is higher. The savings on your […]
AFUE — A Measure Of Furnace Efficiency
If you’re looking for a new furnace or boiler, or just trying to decide if it’s time to replace your current one, you’ll want to gain an understanding of AFUE ratings. The acronym, which stands for “annual fuel utilization efficiency,” measures how well heating appliances convert energy into heat. If a furnace or boiler is […]
Replace The Furnace Or Wait? Do The Math And Decide
A lot of people are trying to save money in today’s economic climate. Sometimes, that means delaying purchases and trying to get one more year out of that car, computer or furnace.