Monthly Archives: January 2014

Electric Water Heaters

2024-02-07T23:10:01+00:00Water Heaters|

The average electric heater uses current that is passed through electrical resistance heating elements to heat the water. There are usually two of these heating elements, one at the middle of the tank and one at the bottom. The thermostat (a switch that senses the temperature of the water) sends power to the heating elements.

Emergency HVAC Service – 5 Things To Look For

2024-02-07T23:10:01+00:00HVAC|

When a HVAC emergency pops up most people respond by calling the first professional they can find to get it fixed. That is why all too often they end up with problems due to subpar work and end up opening themselves up t security risks. It’s best, of course, to have a trusted company in

Gas Furnace Troubleshooting

2024-02-07T23:10:01+00:00Furnaces|

Common mechanical issues on gas furnaces typically involve the thermocouple and limit switch. The thermocouple is a gas furnace component located near the pilot light burner. It is a safety device that shuts off the gas in the event that the pilot light goes out or the electric igniter fails. If the pilot light keeps

Changing Your Furnace Filter

2024-02-07T23:10:01+00:00Furnaces|

A question many people have is how often should their furnace filter be changed? The answer to this question is actually fairly complex. For ages, heating professionals recommended inspecting and usually changing your filter once per month. This used to be important because filters back then were not as sophisticated as they are today. In

What Is a High Efficiency Furnace?

2024-02-07T23:10:01+00:00Furnaces|

High efficiency means less waste. In furnace terms this means the unit is able convert the vast majority of its fuel into energy with little lost or wasted in the process. In most cases, the best way to determine efficiency is to look at the annual fuel utilization efficiency. However, in addition to this number,

How to Troubleshoot an Electric Furnace

2024-02-07T23:10:01+00:00Furnaces|

There are advantages to using an electric heating system, but the higher operating cost usually turns people to other furnace systems. The high cost means that minimizing heat loss caused by improperly installed ducts or inadequate insulation is even more important than with other types of systems. A benefit to these alternative systems are that

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