Heating

A heating system failure can be stressful, especially during colder months. If your heat stops working, follow these steps to protect your home, your family, and your comfort while determining whether professional help is needed. When your heating system stops working, it can quickly turn a comfortable home into a stressful situation—especially during the colder … [Read More]

#1: Bigger Is Always Better It’s easy to see why some homeowners believe that a bigger furnace would always do a better job heating their houses. However, with heating systems, the truth is you don’t want too small or too big. Instead, it’s best to aim for just right. Small heating systems represent a problem … [Read More]

Why Do Furnaces Cycle? A furnace should not be operating continuously for long periods. The continuous operation of your furnace will wear out the motor and cause the furnace to overheat. In normal operation, the furnace will turn on if the temperature is too low and then turn off for a while once the house … [Read More]

8 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Heating Oil Tank Our heating tank experts put together these top eight signs that it’s time to call for oil tank replacement. 1. Oil Tank Rust Getting a visual inspection for above-ground tanks is essential to ensure that rust spots are not forming on your tank. Typically, a … [Read More]

1. Unusual Noises Strange noises are a common indication that your furnace is experiencing problems. A soft and steady hum while the furnace is running is normal—banging, rattling, or squealing is not. If you hear any sudden or loud noises, they should be checked immediately. The cause of unexplained noises could be loose components, motor … [Read More]

1. Schedule two HVAC tune-ups per year Contact a home services company to give your furnace a tune-up in the fall and your air conditioner a tune-up in the spring. This preventative maintenance usually includes a good inspection, cleaning, lubrication and any necessary adjustments. 2. Change the air filter regularly Disposable fiberglass filters should be … [Read More]