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Updating, Extending and Simplifying Your HVAC System

For most homeowners, the HVAC system is one part of the house that they do not handle on their own. While many people do their own plumbing repairs, landscaping or painting, they often have to seek outside help when they need assistance with their HVAC systems. I am the same way. I am a jack of all trades but not of HVAC systems. However, I still think it's important to understand the basics so that you can choose a great HVAC contractor and talk with them about their strategies and their projects. This blog has all kinds of ideas and tips on updating, extending and simplifying your HVAC system. Please explore, enjoy and learn from these posts.

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2018

3 Reasons Your Furnace Only Blows Hot Air Intermittently
When you notice that your furnace is only blowing hot air intermittently, narrowing down the problem can be a little tedious, but the good news is that many causes can be quickly and inexpensively fixed. Here are three reasons your furnace might not be performing the way it should. 1. Furnace Is Overheating It might seem contradictory, but a furnace can overheat. When a furnace starts running too hot, it will shut itself off automatically to prevent any damage to itself or your home.

Common Causes Of Furnace Pilot Light Problems
The pilot light is integral to your furnace's operation, which means any pilot light problem is a serious heating problem. Here are some of the common causes of pilot light issues: The Thermocouple Is Malfunctioning In most cases of inefficient pilot lights, the culprit turns out to be the thermocouple. The thermocouple is a metal strip that regulates the flow of gas into the furnace burners. It expands and contracts to allow gas flow to the burners when necessary and prevent gas flow to the burners if the pilot flame is weak or off.

Cold Season Approaching? How To Get Your Heating System Prepared
Preparing your home so it will be ready to face the rigors of winter is always a wise decision. It's easy to become somewhat comfortable during the summer months because the weather is mild and you can get away with a lot. However, Old Man Winter can be harsh, and if the systems in your house go down you might be left in a very uncomfortable situation. Your heating unit might need to be tweaked in a few ways so it will be ready to keeping your family warm during the cold months.

Did Your Funace Just Stop Working? What You Should Do
In the dead of winter when temperatures really start to drop, it's safe to say that you and your family would rather be huddle inside rather than bracing the cold outside. And because of that, you rely heavily on your furnace during the winter. If your furnace all of a sudden went out, then you may be wondering how you and your family are going to survive the cold temperatures. Don't worry: this article is just the thing for you.

3 Signs You Should Choose A Forced-Air Heating System For Your Home
If you are looking to install a heating system in your home, one decision that you could be trying to make is whether you should install a forced-air system or a system that uses radiant heat. There are fans of both types of heating systems, so you can't really go wrong with either choice. However, these are a few signs that a forced-air heating system might be the ideal choice for your home.

Things To Know About A Central Air Conditioner
A residential air conditioning system is one of the convenient parts of a house that provides comfort to the household, especially a central HVAC system. A central air conditioning system that has problems can be too complicated for a homeowner to diagnose and repair on his or her own. The reason why is because problems can point to numerous parts of the system needing attention that can only be accessed by a skilled professional.

3 A/C Tips To Save Money This Summer
If your summer cooling costs have you heating up, you're likely looking for a few ways to save some money on your air conditioning use this summer. Well, no look no further, as the following three tips could help you bring your monthly electric bills back to a reasonable level. Get an Inspection at the Start of the Season For best results, reach out to a local AC repair service and ask them to stop by your house for an annual inspection.

What You Should Do With Your HVAC System This Spring
When you are transitioning from the winter cold season to the summer warm season, one of the biggest issues in your home to be concerned about is your HVAC system. After all, at some point the heat will have to be turned off, and the air conditioning turned back on. However, simply flipping the switch from heat to cool is not enough if you want to keep your HVAC system up and running as well as possible all year round.

3 Things To Check Or Do If Your Furnace Seems To Be Broken
Do you have a furnace that's no longer working quite the way that it should? Are you about to call a professional to fix it, but you're also wondering if there is anything that you can do to give your furnace just a few more days of life while you wait for your appointment? Having your furnace go out in the middle of winter can be quite frustrating. Without a working furnace, portable space heaters will likely do little more than keep the worst of the cold away.