Signs Your Furnace May be Failing

Your furnace (forced air heating system) is a pretty hearty soul. While older models have an average expected lifespan of 10 – 15 years, newer models can give you up to 20 years of reliable performance, provided they’re well-maintained. But notice that nowhere in that...

Home Heating System Checklist

Are all cantaloupes alike? No, which is why you squeeze a bunch until one feels just right. Do all size 11 shoes fit you, assuming that’s your size? No, because there’s no universal standard that every manufacturer adheres to. So it’s no wonder that no two home...

The Benefits of Heating System Preventive Maintenance

You expect just a couple of basic things from your home heating system. First, you want a comfortable indoor environment during the winter months. Secondly, you expect it to be kind enough not to break down. Here’s the problem with the second expectation, i.e., it’s...

What You Need to Know About Furnace AFUE Ratings

Buying a new furnace is a big deal, and not just cost-wise. The furnace you choose or opt for is likely to be your life for 10 – 15 years, so the more you know on the front end, the better off you’ll be later one. One standard to judge furnaces by is their AFUE...

Common Furnace Repair Problems

Now that the heating season is underway, how would you rate the status of your furnace? As in, is it proving all the heat you need from one room to the next, or is its performance less than stellar? Here’s another good question, and one you should ask yourself: “When...

How to Hire a Home Heating Contractor

When it comes to selecting someone to assist you with your home heating needs, especially a new system installation, it can be difficult to know who’s best qualified to do the work and most deserving of your trust. Many people rely on “gut feel”, and there’s nothing...
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