Furnaces are powerful machines. In recent years, many models are beginning to increase their efficiency and durability to unprecedented levels. This means they’re consuming less energy, breaking down less frequently, and lasting for longer. That’s great news, right?
Well, that just means that most furnaces are lasting longer and not running into as many problems. But just because most furnaces are in better shape today doesn’t mean that yours is. That’s why we keep telling homeowners to remain vigilant and be the best furnace owners they possibly can be. By following our four quick tips each heating season, you can extend the lifespan of your system and limit your need for furnace service in Camden County, NJ even more!
Owning a furnace is an ongoing project that’s going to take some time and elbow grease. So let’s get to work!
How can you get better comfort from your furnace?
To improve comfort and efficiency from your furnace:
- Keep all vents clear and unblocked to allow proper airflow
- Reverse your ceiling fan to push warm air down in winter
- Schedule professional furnace maintenance annually
- Replace or clean your air filter every 1 to 3 months
Winter can be hard. This year is especially hard with a global pandemic and so many other related hardships for the folks in our area. The least we can do is help your heater work the way it should and promptly address any problems. The only issue with this sentiment is that many homeowners don’t know enough about their heaters to call us!
Winter is in full force and by now you’ve probably noticed some strange things about your heater. You might have realized that it’s struggling to do its job. Or perhaps it’s not cooling certain rooms where you spend a majority of your day. Your bills are only getting higher as you keep it on longer and try to get every last degree of heat out of the system that you can. What gives?
Air purifiers do a service that a lot of people already know about. They purify your air, so why would you ever read a blog about them? Can’t you just go into every air purifier purchase knowing exactly what you get? Well, not entirely.
We talk a lot on this blog about the importance of professional service. Sometimes, especially in regard to heating problems, there’s just nothing you can do as a homeowner that won’t risk safety, further damage, or the voiding of your warranty. The HVAC industry is a place where professionals are becoming more and more important, and you can’t just call an amateur that works for a few bucks an hour.
It’s heater time! As the spooky costumes come out, the horror movies, and the hand-warmers, we’re all getting our heaters ready for the chilly temperatures ahead. Unless you’re on your way to Florida, or some area of the world with tropical climates, you’re in for a chilly winter this year—no matter how much you have been relishing in the mild temperatures these days.
You didn’t think that indoor air quality started and stopped with just a single filter, did you? Unfortunately, too many homeowners think that indoor air quality isn’t much of a big deal until they’re either presented with the facts or get sick as a result of poor air quality. We’re here to talk about the specifics of this conundrum.
It’s the first week of fall and you’ve excitedly turned your heater on for the first time. You’re probably happy to feel that warm air draft in through your air ducts as you get cozy under a blanket with a book. Come on, did you forget that fall is the coziest season?