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Do you know what to look for in your furnace to make sure it is safe? Carbon monoxide  (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless and initially non-irritating gas which makes it difficult to detect. The most common symptoms include feeling lightheaded, confusion, headache, and nausea.  It is believed that long term - low dose exposure to carbon monoxide can contribute to depression, memory loss and a central nervous system damage. It is especially harmful to unborn children.    Learn More Here. There are several potential issues that can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning in r...

September 22nd Marked the First Day of Fall The steady hum of the Cicadas high in the trees are fading quickly.  We may still have a few warm days ahead, but the cooler weather is creeping in as Fall takes hold. Our teams of technicians are ready for the transition, how about you and your home? Heating System Checklist With a little preparation you can have your furnace ready for the coldest weather Mother Nature can throw our way. Furnace tune-up   As with any mechanical system, regular maintenance for your furnace will help it last longer. A well maintained system will also operate...

Condensation Your furnace does not use water in order to operate, but water is a byproduct of the cooling process involved with your central air conditioning. The likely causes are: Plugged drain pan. Plugged drain hose. Rusty drain pan with a hole in it. My furnace has a drain pan? Yes and no. What you typically think of as your furnace is actually two components in one. The lower portion of your furnace is the actual furnace that heats the air for your home during cold months. Mounted above that is the inside section of your central air conditioning unit. Central air conditioners have two pi...

Fighting the bone chilling cold. No matter how cold it gets outside, we all want to be warm and cozy inside our homes. Our ancestors had to rely on fireplaces and wood burning stoves for winter warmth. Fortunately we have some very sophisticated heating systems that are far superior. Unfortunately there are also more things that can go wrong, leaving us feeling the cold. Four common winter heating issues exposed. Sudden Loss of Heat: While the loss of heat may be sudden, it may take a short while for you to notice the change in temperature. There are several issues that may cause a sudden loss...

Reduced Airflow Can Kill a Furnace or Air Conditioner. What is the single most beneficial thing you can do to extend the life of your furnace and help prevent costly repairs? It is simply to change your air filter on a regular basis between your seasonal tune-ups . The reason is pretty straight forward. If your filters are plugged the furnace has to work extra hard to circulate air through the system. That translates into shorter equipment life and more frequent repairs. How Frequently Must I Change My Filter? There are several factors that come into play that determine how long a filter will ...