7 Signs That Your Furnace Needs Repairs

December 20th, 2021

How well is your furnace holding up so far? We’ve had some cold weather at this point and things are only going to get colder. This makes it important that your answer be a positive one. If your furnace isn’t working right, it means that you are in for a rough time unless you schedule a furnace repair in Warner Robins.

Prompt repairs are vital to keeping your furnace operating not only effectively but safely too. If you suspect that your furnace needs fixes, then there is no time like the present to have a professional technician check things out. Here are some indicators that it is time to reach out.

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Are Gas Furnaces Dangerous to Have in Homes?

December 20th, 2021
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Any natural gas-burning appliance in a house has the potential to become hazardous. This is true of any appliance that burns any type of fuel. Electrical devices can create dangers from high voltage shocks or electrical fires. 

This is a way of showing that, although a gas furnace can present dangers for a house, it isn’t much different in that way than many other appliances you use regularly. Because of the power of gas furnaces, people often find them intimidating and worry about them more—but if they were significant dangers, they would never be allowed into residential homes in the first place.

Your gas furnace can create hazards for your house, but you can prevent most of them through some basic steps. Modern gas furnaces are built to high standards of safety, and with the proper attention, you can minimize the possible harm to almost nothing. That’s what we’ll focus on in the rest of this post.

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Why a Booming Heater Is a Bad Thing

December 6th, 2021
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Does turning on your furnace heater lead to the sound of an explosion? If so, you aren’t imagining things. What’s more, what you are hearing really is a small explosion. It is also a sign that your furnace needs help from a professional technician for repairs before you need a full system replacement.

The booming noise from your furnace heater is created by an issue that causes gas to build up inside the system. We will explain why and how booming happens and why this sound and others should prompt a call for heating repair in Warner Robins.

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Want to Pay Less for Heating This Winter? Here’s What You Can Do

December 6th, 2021
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When cold weather arrives, the cost to heat your house rises. That’s common sense and you expect it, just the way you expect to pay more to run your AC during the summer.

You’d like to pay less for home heating, of course, but you may not think that’s possible. “Heat costs are what they are,” you might say. But the truth is really that heating costs are often more than they should be. You don’t have to be a fatalist about heating costs—you can take steps to pay less and still enjoy comfort. 

We offer several heating services in Conyers, GA that can help you wrangle control over your heating bills this season. There are also several steps you can take on your own to help. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

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Choosing Your Next Heater: What You Need to Know

November 22nd, 2021
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It is relatively possible to make it through an entire winter without a heating system in your home. We say it’s possible but that definitely does not mean that it is preferable. If you have a heater that needs to be replaced though, you might be looking at attempting to get through the next several months without a source of reliable warmth. We’d like to help you avoid that discomfort and hassle.

When it comes to getting a new heating system in your home, there is a lot to take into consideration. You don’t want to choose the wrong system and end up paying more money for less comfort. But this doesn’t mean that you should just throw up your hands and choose a space heater either.

Selecting a new heating system is no small decision. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind when you need to find your next heater.

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Why Is My Heater Shutting Off Early?

November 22nd, 2021
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The HVAC system in your home is designed to turn on the heating system when the thermostat registers that the household needs warmth. The thermostat signals the heater to start its heating cycle, and then it runs until the thermostat detects the home’s temperature has reached its target setting. The thermostat then has the heater cycle down until it’s needed again.

As the winter temperatures continue to fall, you’ll notice your heating system will run in longer cycles. This is normal: your house will lose more heat to the outside, requiring the heater to run for longer to reach your desired temperature. (We recommend a setting of 68°F, which not only makes the heater run less often but also slows down heat loss to the outdoors.) 

But you may be experiencing something … different. A heater that seems to run in shorter and shorter cycles, shutting off early before it can heat up the house enough, then turning back on a short time later and repeating the process. Why is your heater doing this? And what can you do about it?

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Have You Gotten Your Heater Maintained Yet?

November 8th, 2021
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This is an important question to ask. While we are still getting moderate weather during the day, temperatures have begun to get chilly after the sun sets. That means that, if you haven’t already, you’re likely to use your heater soon. But you want to make sure that the system gets a tune-up before you start using it, if at all possible.

So, have you scheduled your heater maintenance in Dublin, GA? If not, now is an ideal time to get on that! The sooner you get this task done, the better off you’ll be when the weather really gets cold. If you aren’t sure whether you want to bother with this service just yet, we want to give you some insight on why getting a tune-up now is the best decision you can make.

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Winter Planning: Is It Time to Get a New Gas Furnace?

November 8th, 2021
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The fall weather here in Conyers is often lovely, and it’s easy to understand why this is many people’s favorite time of year. But the slight chill in the air that can feel so soothing is also a warning sign of the approaching winter weather. This is the best time of the year to schedule important services for your home’s heating system, such as annual maintenance. 

But maintenance won’t do the job of keeping a heating system going forever. This fall, you may face the question of whether you need to replace your gas furnace with a new one. This is often a tricky question to answer: installing a new furnace is a major investment, and you don’t want to move hastily if it’s not necessary. We are here to help. Below we’ve listed guidelines to help you understand if your furnace is at the replacement point.

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5 Reasons to Go Ductless

October 25th, 2021

The time has come to upgrade your home comfort system. It barely functioned this summer and you are done wasting money trying to fix a system that simply needs to retire. We are on board with getting you better comfort at a lower cost!

Upgrading is a great idea to improve your comfort and drop those energy bills. Just make sure to consider all of the system options available to you. One system you should absolutely think about installing is a ductless mini split system. There is more than one reason why this may be a great system for your home.

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How Your Ductwork Could Be Costing You Money

October 25th, 2021
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What is the condition of your home’s ductwork? You probably don’t have an answer to this question because you can’t see most of the ducts in the house. They’re hidden in walls, ceilings, and the attic. That makes it easy to not think about the ducts much at all, as if they won’t change over the years.

But ducts can suffer damage, sag with age, and have troubles due to poor installation. This can lead to the ducts having air leaks. These air leaks are how your ducts could become costly for you—seemingly small problems that turn into energy thieves. This isn’t a rare occurrence, either. Many homes unknowingly have signs of leaky air ducts for years and don’t realize they’re paying more to heat or cool their homes than they should.

We want to help you stop leaky ducts from gobbling up money. Below we’ll look into the trouble with leaky ducts, how to detect them, and what to do about them.

How can leaky ductwork increase costs and why is duct repair essential?

  • Energy loss from leaks: Up to 30% of conditioned air may escape through leaks in the ducts, wasting energy and increasing heating and cooling bills.
  • Reduced system efficiency: Leaks cause a pressure drop in ductwork, forcing the HVAC system to work harder and wear out faster.
  • Visible warning signs: Rising utility bills, rattling ducts, musty or dusty odors, weak airflow, and uneven temperatures can all point to duct leaks.
  • Professional repair solution: HVAC technicians use durable mastic sealants and specialized metallic tape, not duct tape, to permanently seal leaks and restore duct integrity.

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