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7 Tips to Help You Save this Season Autumn has arrived—but the weather hasn’t received the memo just yet. While days are continuing to get shorter with fewer hours of sunlight, temperatures are still well above average. As the warm weather lingers, people watch as their electric bill continues to do the same. Rather than…
Continue ReadingAsk your HVAC contractor to take care of these items: Install a new flue pipe to bring the furnace up to code. Utilize proper angles, sizes and clearances when putting the flue pipe in. Establish a level foundation or slab for your air conditioner to sit on. Provide experienced and trained technicians. Know the requirements…
Continue ReadingRecommendation #1: Make a commitment to get your HVAC equipment serviced. The longer you wait, the sooner it will wear out. Seriously consider a maintenance contract. Regular HVAC service will extend the life of your equipment and help maintain its efficiency. Recommendation #2: Do something about indoor air pollution. Maintain good quality air in your…
Continue ReadingMisconception #1: As long as it’s running, it’s okay. Not necessarily. Heating and air conditioning equipment often appears to be running fine, but may be on the brink of failure. Furnaces can have cracked heat exchangers and appear to run properly. However, they are leaking carbon monoxide and creating a very dangerous situation. Air conditioners…
Continue ReadingMistake #1: Selecting an HVAC contractor based on lowest price only. We know it’s tempting to choose a contractor based on price alone. We get it. When you’re staring at a quote that’s above what you were expecting, it’s hard to look beyond the number to the details behind it. But take a deep breath…
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…
Continue Reading7 Tips to Help You Save this Summer Warmer weather has arrived. As temperatures begin to soar, people typically watch as their electric bill does the same. But before you shell out big bucks this season, make sure to add these easy, affordable air conditioning efficiency tasks to the top of your to-do list. They’ll…
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…
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