Winter is, naturally, a very stressful time for our furnaces. Wear and tear is increased, and the chance of a serious issue happening is much more likely. Even if you’ve had your heating system maintained before the season started, it’s still a good idea to keep an eye out for any potential problems that may crop up this winter. Keep reading for a couple of common furnace problems we receive winter time service calls for.
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Watch for These Furnace Problems This Winter
Monday, January 2nd, 2017Should These Furnace Noises Concern You?
Monday, December 19th, 2016You know the noises your furnace makes during normal operation? Most of them are normal—but some of them are those that you shouldn’t hear and should never ignore. Odd noises coming from your heating system are often signs of developing problems that may lead to expensive repairs or even a complete breakdown. Perhaps the issue is a small one, but even the smallest problem can cause wear and tear to accumulate until your furnace does you no good at all.
To help avoid major furnace problems, it’s important that you keep up on your maintenance appointments. But whether or not you had your furnace properly maintained before this heating season, you should still listen for the following noises, and know that yes, they are cause for concern.
Factors to Consider When Buying a New Heater
Monday, December 12th, 2016We may be known for our heat, but that doesn’t mean that winter doesn’t pack quite the punch when temperatures drop. If the last week is any indication, winter is definitely on its way. When it hits full force, you’ll want to ensure that you have a fully functioning heating system—particularly for those chilly nights we’re sure to experience.
So, if you were already thinking of shopping for a new heating system, now is the time to do so! But, we advise against just rushing out and selecting the first heater that you find. There are a couple factors to keep in mind when making this important purchase.
4 Common Heating Issues You May Face This Winter
Monday, November 28th, 2016Temperatures have finally started to cool down here in Texas, particularly at night. As such, you may have already turned on your heating system for the season. If so, you hopefully haven’t run into any detrimental issues. However, if you haven’t had your heater maintained within the last year, then there are some common repair issues that you should certainly be aware of.
Help Your Heater Out by Scheduling Maintenance Now
Monday, November 7th, 2016Our summers may be long, but they aren’t endless. Eventually winter does come, and at least at night our temperatures will drop to a point where we’d be pretty uncomfortable without an effective heater in our homes.
Of course, with how much we spend on energy to run our air conditioners for the majority of the year, it’s only natural that you’d want to save money when using your heater. Fortunately, it is possible to do this by scheduling routine heating system maintenance.
The Problem with Improperly Sized Furnaces
Monday, February 8th, 2016There are a lot of different things to consider when shopping for a new furnace. What’s the AFUE rating? Electric or gas? Will it be able to physically fit in the open space? One thing that often gets neglected, though, is the overall size of the furnace. Many homeowners make sure that the furnace can actually fit, but ignore what the ideal size of the system should be. That makes it possible for all sorts of problems to crop up in the future. Read on to find out more about why furnace size is such a big issue.
Why Your Furnace Isn’t Heating
Monday, February 1st, 2016Nothing is more frustrating than trying to turn on your furnace and not being able to get heat. There are a number of different possible causes for why your furnace isn’t putting out any heat, or too little of it. You will need a professional to examine your system to determine the exact cause, but we’ve outlined a couple of the possible explanations below for the sake of general information. Read on to find out more about why your furnace isn’t heating.
If You Haven’t Scheduled Furnace Maintenance Yet, You Should
Monday, January 25th, 2016Winter is the most stressful time of year for heating systems. They tend to be used on a daily basis to keep their homes comfortable, which puts increased wear and tear on them. This makes it more likely for problems to develop, some of which can cause full system breakdowns. If you’re using a furnace to keep warm this winter, and you haven’t already scheduled furnace maintenance, you should definitely do so now. Read on for some of the advantages of annual furnace maintenance.
Furnace Problems to Watch Out For
Monday, December 28th, 2015Winter is the time of year when furnaces see the most use, which means it’s also the time of year when furnace problems are the most common. Since furnace problems tend to get progressively worse the longer they are allowed to continue, the sooner they get repaired the better off the system is. You should familiarize yourself with the most common furnace problems, and their warning signs, so that you know when to call for repairs. Let’s take a look at some of those problems now.
Get Your Ducts Sealed This Winter
Monday, November 30th, 2015Winter is here, and if you aren’t using your heater on a daily basis, you probably will soon. You may have already had your heating system professionally checked and repaired, but those aren’t the only steps you need to take to be prepared for this winter. Let’s take a look at one of the lesser-known steps that can really improve your home heating system this winter: duct sealing.
