Category Archives: Furnaces

Has Your Furnace Struggled This Winter? Time To Consider An Upgrade

By Chris Hunter | Published: April 12, 2012

A quality furnace that performs well is a major component of any home’s climate control system. If your heating equipment has underperformed this past winter, it may be time to

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Worried About Unusual Furnace Noise? Call A Professional

By Chris Hunter | Published: March 15, 2012

The normal hum of a well-maintained furnace is a common sound in our homes during the winter. In general, furnaces should operate quietly. If you suddenly start hearing loud or

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Your Basic Guide To Ductwork Insulation

By Chris Hunter | Published: February 16, 2012

The importance of insulation to a home’s energy efficiency is well known, but one area of your house is all too easy to ignore: your air ducts. Ductwork insulation can

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Red-Tagged Furnace: Can You Get By With Just Repairing The Cracked Heat Exchanger?

By Chris Hunter | Published: February 9, 2012

Learning that they have a red-tagged furnace can be dismal news for any homeowner, especially in the winter when the furnace provides the bulk of heat for your home. Utility

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Buying A Furnace Online: You Think You’re Getting A Deal, But It Could Cost You

By Chris Hunter | Published: February 7, 2012

In general, online furnace prices tend to be lower than the prices offered by local HVAC contractors. At first glance, this can make buying a furnace online seem like a

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Sealing The Air Leaks In Your Home? Don’t Forget To Check The Attic Hatch

By Chris Hunter | Published: January 31, 2012

Air leaks can cause you to lose a significant amount of conditioned air in  your home, which increases your energy usage and, in turn, forces your HVAC system to work

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Furnace Retrofits: Should You Replace Your Unit Or Improve What You Have?

By Chris Hunter | Published: January 17, 2012

If you haven’t been getting the results you expect from your furnace, you may be considering the costs of replacing it. However, furnace retrofits can be a more affordable alternative

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How A Variable-Speed Blower Motor Works To Boost Your System’s Efficiency And Lifespan

By Chris Hunter | Published: January 12, 2012

A variable-speed blower motor is designed to run your HVAC equipment at different levels – each one with a pre-set speed. While most air handler or furnace motors are capable

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Compare The AFUE Ratings When You’re Replacing Your Furnace, But Run The Numbers, As Well

By Chris Hunter | Published: December 29, 2011

When the time comes to replace your furnace, you’ll want to be careful not to overlook a number of factors. AFUE, or “annual fuel utilization efficiency,” ratings are certainly one

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Furnace Problems: Try These Troubleshooting Tips, But Don’t Hesitate To Call For Help

By Chris Hunter | Published: December 20, 2011

If you run into furnace problems this winter, hold off on immediately calling a service technician. You may be able to quickly and easily resolve your issue with some simple

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