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 HVAC system to pull fresh air from outside and channel it to rooms via specialized vents. Every home is legally required to have […]

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 […]

Ways to Save Heating This Season

December 26, 2013 | Heating

During the heating season will sometimes bring higher heating bills, as homeowners run their heaters more often monthly costs rise as a result. During this time we usually see an increase in heating breakdowns and heating repair service calls during this time. Homeowners look for ways to help cut heating costs and reduce the risk […]

Sounds Your Furnace Should Not Make

October 24, 2013 | Heating

Regardless of the age, your HVAC system can still develop problems, if you can notice problems with your furnace, you have a better chance of getting a repair technicians on it before it gets worse. Noises are a strong sign that something is wrong with your furnace. If you them, consider calling in a Professional […]