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Tips for Installing Ductwork in an Old House
January 27, 2023 | Air ConditioningHeating
Old homes can be charming but often lack the comfort and convenience of modern heating and cooling systems. Updating your HVAC unit usually requires installing bulky air ducts. While the property may not have been designed for ductwork, there are options for you to reap the benefits of a fully conditioned space. Installing ductwork in […]
Signs Your Furnace’s Heat Exchanger Is Failing
January 6, 2023 | Heating
The heat exchanger is one of the key components of a gas furnace. It extracts heat from the sealed combustion chamber to warm the air pushed through it. Heat is then delivered to your home through the air ducts. Heat exchangers keep your home’s clean air separate from the toxic air used in combustion and […]
What’s the Purpose of a Fresh Air Intake?
August 23, 2022 | Heating
In addition to maintaining comfortable temperatures and controlling humidity, your HVAC system plays an important role in the indoor air quality of your space as well. A fresh air intake allows the air conditioning and heating system to pull fresh air from outside and channel it to rooms via specialized vents. Every home is legally […]
Why Does My Furnace Keep Turning Off?
April 25, 2022 | Heating
Furnaces normally cycle on and off to keep your home at a steady warm temperature. Short cycling is when it goes on and off too quickly. This can strain the system and can lead to expensive repairs if it’s not corrected. Your furnace may even fail prematurely, requiring the entire unit to be replaced. If […]
Do I Need to Clean My Furnace Blower?
March 24, 2022 | Heating
A furnace blower contains an assembly with a motor and wheel-like device. It’s designed to blow air through the system and is what allows for airflow through the evaporator coil and your home ductwork. You can, therefore, see how a dirty blower assembly can affect air quality in your house. The blower runs whether the […]
Why Does My House Smell Like Rotten Eggs?
February 18, 2022 | HeatingWater Heater
If you’re experiencing a rotten egg smell in the house, the refrigerator may not be the only place to check. If you can’t locate the source of the rotten egg smell, you could have a dangerous gas leak. When possible, the best thing to do is turn off the gas to your home and evacuate. […]
Better Than Ever: 4 HVAC Advancements You Should Know About
May 7, 2020 | Air ConditioningHeating
Technology can work wonders. It has given us smartphones, self-parking cars, and 3D printers. If you think the HVAC system has been left behind in the progression of convenience and efficiency, you’d be sorely mistaken. Today’s central heating and cooling systems are far superior to those of the past. Modern advancements have led to improved […]
Why Heating Repair Matters So Much at the End of Heating Season
March 7, 2014 | Heating
The weather in Washington is still chilly enough that we’ll need to use or heaters for another few weeks before we can expect the spring thaw. But that warmer weather will be here sooner than we think. If your heater has repair needs, you may feel tempted to let them go and wait until you […]
3 Problems Caused by a Faulty Thermostat
February 13, 2014 | Air ConditioningHeating
The modern thermostat is just a small part of your heating and cooling systems in your home, the thermostat plays an enormous role. It must stay in good repair and operating conditioning for your HVAC system to run the way you need it. Often, thermostat malfunctions are mistaken for faults in other parts of a […]
What Exactly Does A Heat Exchanger Do?
January 31, 2014 | Heating
Has your furnace dropped significantly in how much heat it produces? You can hope it is a simple fix, like a clogged air duct, but it could be much worse: a cracked heat exchanger. Homeowners often ask, “Can’t you repair a cracked heat exchanger without replacing it? Can I ignore the cracked heat exchanger? How […]