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How Does a Furnace Work? 4 Main Components & AFUE Ratings
Your furnace is the modern-day heart of your home. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, your heating system accounts for 45% of the average home’s energy expense (along with other space heating features). As the core of your HVAC system in the winter, it’s important to become familiar with the 4 main components of a furnace and annual fuel
4 Things to Consider Prior to Repairing or Replacing a Heat Pump
As heat pumps become older, it is not abnormal to encounter problems such as strange noises and odors. If your heat pump is distributing cold air in your house during the winter season, this is a sign of a problem with your system. To help you determine whether or not it’s time to repair or replace your heat pump, we
2 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Water Heater
Depending on the age and condition of your water heater, it may be time to replace it. The home water heater is a non-issue until you get hit with that first icy shower in the morning, or see a giant puddle in the basement when you come home from work. To help you diagnose issues with your water heater, we
5 Causes of Furnace Short Cycling & How to Prevent It
An average furnace will operate two to three times in an hour to maintain a warm temperature in your house. A standard heating cycle ranges from 10 to 15 minutes depending on a couple of variables. However, the total amount of time your furnace operates is dependent on factors such as its AFUE rating and the speed of the blower
6 Benefits & Drawbacks of Tankless Water Heaters
Make the Right Purchase for You When investing in a new hot water heater for your home, there are many options on the market. Should you go with a traditional water heater and pay to constantly heat water? Or is a tankless water heater a better option? We’ve compiled a list of the benefits and drawbacks of tankless water heaters
