by Alice | Feb 8, 2018 | Furnaces and Coils, Uncategorized
When your furnace is functioning properly, it will regularly cycle on and off to maintain a comfortable indoor air temperature. As the temperature drops below the setting on the thermostat, the furnace will come on and produce heat. When the desired temperature is...
by Alice | Jan 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you are considering buying a new furnace, the first step is to understand your options. If you’ve done any shopping or product comparisons, you have probably noticed that different furnace options have different AFUE ratings. AFUE stands for Annual Fuel Utilization...
by Alice | Dec 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Wintertime is when your furnace works hardest, so it isn’t unusual for an older furnace to show its age this time of year. One of the most common problems with an aging furnace is the pilot light going out. Depending on the source of this problem, it could be a...
by Alice | Dec 15, 2017 | Heating, Home, indoor air quality, Uncategorized
As winter sets in and the temperatures fall, so do humidity levels. It is annoying, and probably something we take for granted, but as the weather outside gets colder, the air inside gets drier. We easily see the effects of dry winter air in irritating static...
by Alice | Nov 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Most homeowners spend a considerable amount of money heating their homes during the cold winter months. Maintaining a comfortable, cozy indoor temperature can be difficult when the temperature outside begins to plummet. It becomes important, for our warmth as well as...
by Alice | Nov 2, 2017 | Maintenance, Uncategorized
If you’ve taken a look at your HVAC filters, you have probably noticed that each one has a MERV rating. MERV stands for “minimum efficiency reporting value” and it has some important implications. The filter’s MERV rating indicates how effectively the filter...
