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Gas furnaces create heat by burning natural gas. This gas is usually methane combined with other carbon based gasses. The Ignitor The process starts with the ignitor. The ignition source for older furnaces is a pilot light, newer furnaces use an electronic starter. With a pilot light, the regulator supplies a very small bit of…
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Thermostats are the brains of the HVAC system. They facilitate heating and cooling so the temperature in your house is where you want it to be.
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With the record-low temperatures and extreme conditions most of the country is currently experiencing, our 1st Choice Heating and Air Conditioning professionals want to share some insights and tips with you to keep your indoors cozy.
Continue Reading If your furnace seems to be producing heating inconsistently around your home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room causing inconsistent heating or cooling.
Continue ReadingGas furnaces create heat by burning natural gas. This gas is usually methane combined with other carbon based gasses. The Ignitor The process starts with the ignitor. The ignition source for older furnaces is a pilot light, newer furnaces use an electronic starter. With a pilot light, the regulator supplies a very small bit of…
Continue ReadingAs the saying goes, “time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are gone, moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Howell, NJ, you need to think about preparing your HVAC system for fall maintenance. Maintaining your heating and cooling equipment…
Continue ReadingChange the Filters The first thing you should do for your gas furnace, or any of your HVAC systems, is to change the air filter. This should be done at least once a year, but as many as 3 or 4 times depending on the manufacturers specifications. The air filter traps dust and debris from…
Continue ReadingLooking to install a new heater in your New Jersey home? Your two most popular choices along the Jersey Shore are a heat pump and a furnace. But which one to choose? Each one has its own advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other. Here are some things to consider to help you in…
Continue ReadingImagine in the middle of winter, coming home after a long day at work or school and settling down with your family after to do homework, or watch a movie and suddenly there is cold air blowing out of your vents! This could be prime time to panic, but don’t! Here are a few things…
Continue ReadingA dual fuel system sounds more Batman-like than it really is. It can solve a lot of issues for homeowners, but it’s really nothing more than a combined HVAC system comprised of a heat pump and a gas or oil furnace (or boiler). It’s got the best of both types of heating, allowing more homeowners––especially…
Continue ReadingTrying to Fight the Chills? Here’s What You Can Do You already know something’s wrong with your heater and you’ve called 1st Choice for help. But what can you do in the meantime to preserve heat and prevent your once cozy home from becoming an igloo? Providing furnace repair in Holmdel, NJ, and the surrounding…
Continue ReadingGet All the Answers You Need With Our Transparent Pricing When you’re at a restaurant, you get a bill that lists each food item and its cost. And after you go to the doctor, you get a bill that shows everything you were charged for—down to the very last test. Why shouldn’t there be the…
Continue ReadingEnjoy Year-Round Comfort with Routine Tune-Ups Summer storms might be through for the year, but there’s another fear on the horizon for Jersey Shore homeowners: hurricanes. In a matter of days, an approaching storm can go from mild to monstrous. As you check your phone for the latest hurricane updates, there’s something else to consider:…
Continue ReadingTemperatures have dropped, and it’s time to make sure that you don’t get left in the cold this season. Below, we cover the most common heating and furnace problems that people face in their New Jersey homes, so you can ensure that your HVAC unit fights off the chill all winter long. Learn About Other’s…
Continue ReadingHot water is essential to daily life (think showers, laundry and dishwashing), so it’s easy to understand how selecting the wrong water heater can become the bane of your existence. Choosing the right water heater can make all the difference when it comes to your comfort. Just imagine being stuck in the shower when the…
Continue ReadingWe know, it’s quite a downer that the summer is gone. It’s time to prepare for the upcoming winter, and a big part of that is taking care of your heating system. Unfortunately, only when something goes wrong is when individuals pay attention. Regular maintenance and periodic checkups by a licensed heating professional are highly…
Continue ReadingHVAC System Ratings for Heating The Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating is set by the U.S. Department of Energy, and it is expressed in percentages. The higher the AFUE rating, the more efficient the heating system, and the less energy required to heat your home or hot water. For example, a new high-efficiency furnace…
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