Frustration can arise when your furnace, the primary source of heat for your home suddenly stops working, in the dead of winter. A furnace is designed to move heated air through ducts and deliver it to rooms throughout the house. A furnace is powered by electricity, natural gas, or fuel oil. A variety of issues […]
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Even though you may be enjoying the cooler days of fall, it is a good idea to start thinking about getting your furnace ready for winter use. If you keep good maintenance records of your HVAC equipment and did not have any issues the previous winter, it is probably safe to turn on your furnace […]
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In general, most HVAC equipment will last 15 to 20 years with consistent preventative maintenance. Heat pumps and air-conditioning equipment should last 10 to 15 years. Furnaces and boilers typically last 15 to 20 years. If you plan to live in your home for over 20 years; at some point you will need a new […]
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Buying a home is exciting but scary, so every homeowner should have some basic knowledge of a few preventative home maintenance tasks. A few items you should know is the location of your main water shut-off valve; where your circuit breaker box is located; and how to gain access to your attic or crawlspace. But […]
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As a homeowner, one of the most frustrating issues is a problem with your air-conditioner during the summer heat. There are a few things you can do to troubleshoot your HVAC system if you discover your A/C unit is operating but not cooling properly. Of course, it is always wise to contact an HVAC professional […]
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When it comes to being comfortable, nothing can be worse than arriving home to find you air-conditioner is not working, and the weather forecast is calling for temperatures above 90 degrees! Ouch! This happens all too often because homeowners are not proactive about replacing their HVAC system. The equipment which keeps a home warm in […]
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The best way to ensure your air-conditioning equipment can survive hot, humid summer days is to schedule a preventative maintenance with your trusted HVAC contractor. A maintenance visit can lessen the chances of an emergency breakdown at a most inconvenient time. There are several reasons as to why an air-conditioning tune-up is a valuable service […]
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