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How To Avoid Furnace Repairs This Season

Monday, December 19th, 2022
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The first day of winter is almost here. With the temperate weather we’ve been having, this might come as a surprise to Georgia residents. In fact, this will be the third winter in a row we’ve experienced a La Niña pattern which usually means drier and warmer weather.

Although our heating season is shorter compared to our neighbors to the north, you want your furnace to be in tip-top shape when you start relying on it regularly. How confident are you in your furnace’s ability to provide uninterrupted service throughout the upcoming months?

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Why Won’t My Electric Furnace Heat Up Enough?

Monday, November 21st, 2022
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Because we don’t get winters as deeply cold as more northern states, many of our homes can get by through the winter with the power of an electric furnace. Electric furnaces don’t have the heating capacity of gas furnaces, but they can still do the job of providing warmth around a house. They also have the advantage of fewer malfunctions and long service lives. 

But the reliability of an electric furnace isn’t ironclad. You may run into a problem where your electric furnace turns on, but you aren’t getting the usual level of heat from it, even if you crank up the thermostat as high as possible. What’s causing this?

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Why You Have a Hissing Heater

Monday, November 21st, 2022
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In an ideal world, the appliances that make our homes comfortable would operate quietly and efficiently. When they’re not running quietly, it’s usually a sign that something is wrong. 

Depending on the noise your heater is making, there could be a number of things going on. In this article, we’re going to specifically examine hissing noises. No, there’s not a snake in your heater and it isn’t mad at you. To determine if a heating repair is in order, let’s take a look at the possible reasons for a hissing heater. 

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Should You Have a New Heating System Installed Before Winter?

Monday, November 7th, 2022
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If you’re asking yourself a question like this, it means you have doubts about your current home heating system. You wonder if it will get through the winter, or if it will work as well as your family needs it to. Perhaps you think the system costs too much to run now, and that making a switch to a new high-efficiency heating system is a smart idea. 

We’ve handled many a heating installation in Covington, GA during our time in business. We’ve served South Metro Atlanta since 2001, and we know a great deal about the different heating systems and how to match a home with the right one. We also know when a heating system has run its course and it’s ready for a replacement. In this post, we’ll share some of our knowledge about when to replace a central heater. But if you want the best advice, simply call us. We’ll not only help you make the choice, we’ll do the exact work you need.

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5 Reasons to Get Regular Heater Tune-Ups

Monday, November 7th, 2022
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As we enjoy a “second summer” here in Georgia, you probably haven’t given much thought to your heater. Although we’re still getting warm weather during the day, temperatures have begun to cool down in the evening. Sooner or later, you’re going to need to make the switch to using your heater. 

When was the last time you had your heater tuned up? If it’s been a while, now is the perfect time to schedule your heater repair in Perry, GA. You don’t want to be left in the cold when the chilly weather arrives! 

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Even at the End of Winter, Never Delay Scheduling Repairs!

Monday, February 28th, 2022
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The weather is warming up as we move into March—although it’s not yet spring, and March is notorious for hurling cold weather surprises at us. However, you’ll soon begin wrapping up the time of year when you run your home’s heater the most. With warmer weather on the horizon, you’ll find it tempting to put aside any repairs you think the heating system may require. “It can’t be too urgent, and I won’t need the heater that often anyway,” you may think.

But heating repair in Covington, GA is important to schedule promptly, no matter the season or the upcoming weather forecast. If your heating system is acting strangely or isn’t working right, call us as soon as you can to arrange for our technicians to fix it. 

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Is Your Heater Fixable?

Monday, February 28th, 2022

Just a couple more months until we are able to enjoy warm weather again. Many of us are already looking forward to the reprieve of summer temperatures. But until then, we need to be able to rely on our heaters. Can you trust yours to get you through the rest of the chilly weather? 

If you’re unsure about whether your heater is up to the task, it may be worth it to reach out to a professional. We can tell you if your heater needs a heating replacement in Dublin, GA or if your system may be able to get by with a repair.

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How Your Furnace’s Ignition System Works

Monday, February 14th, 2022
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You might still have a furnace that uses a standing pilot light to ignite the burners, but this style of furnace ignition is fading away as improved technology takes over. Fewer new furnace models use standing pilot lights, and if the current furnace you have was built after 2010, then it almost certainly uses a different type of ignition system—an electronic one. 

The year 2010 was when most natural gas furnaces shifted from standing pilot lights to types of electronic ignition. If you want to know how these ignition systems work, you’ve come to the right place.

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How to Handle a Cracked Heat Exchanger

Monday, February 14th, 2022

There is more than one issue your furnace can run into over the years. All of them should be dealt with as quickly as possible, but there is one that is likely one of the most serious: the cracked heat exchanger.

Why is this furnace repair in Baxley, GA such a big deal? The short answer is that it can pose a risk to both your comfort and your health. If you discover your furnace has a cracked heat exchanger, this is what you need to know to get your system fixed and keep yourself safe.

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Can I Fix My Furnace Myself?

Monday, January 17th, 2022
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We know that when it’s cold outside and your home’s furnace stops working, you’ll want it repaired as fast as possible. This makes it tempting to see if you can do the repairs yourself—maybe you can find an online guide that will show you how. You might even be able to save money if you do the repairs on your own.

There’s nothing wrong with doing basic troubleshooting with your furnace to see if there’s a simple reason why it isn’t running properly. But, troubleshooting is different from trying to actually repair a furnace: opening up the cabinet and using tools to fix a problem. We can’t stress this enough: do not attempt to repair your furnace if you cannot find a basic explanation for why it’s not working. Always call for licensed professionals for your furnace repairs in Decatur, GA.

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