When is it Time to Replace Your Furnace?
January 9th, 2023Furnaces don’t last forever. Proper maintenance and care help, but all good things come to an end. The question is: how do you know when your furnace is done?
Furnace Replacement Posts
Should I Consider Furnace Replacement?
January 10th, 2017Has your furnace been keeping up with you this winter? If not, it may be time to think about saying goodbye…or at least time to get in touch with an HVAC expert to assess the situation. You should think about the possibility of replacement, repairs, or tune-ups if: Your furnace is 15 years or older Although age may […]
HVAC Helper – A Glossary for Homeowners
March 9th, 2015HVAC HELPER A glossary for homeowners or business-owners thinking about heating, air conditioning, and home performance AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) – AFUE is the rated efficiency of a combustion furnace. For example, a 95% AFUE model loses 5% of its produced heat up the chimney. In other words, $1 of fuel combusted in an […]
Comfort, Customer Service, DIY, Duct Problems, Ductless Heat Pumps, easy, Energy Efficiency, Furnace Replacement, glossary, Healthy Home
Have you changed your furnace filter?
November 5th, 2013No matter what type of furnace you have, it’s important to remember to change or clean the filter on a regular basis. This is a relatively straightforward process and doesn’t require any professional help. However, if you’re not sure how to go about doing it, you can always have your heating technician demonstrate the process […]
Energy Efficiency, Furnace, Furnace Cleaning, Furnace Replacement, Indoor Air Quality
Understanding Efficiency Ratings of Furnaces
July 18th, 2013A central furnace or boiler’s efficiency is measured by annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE). The Federal Trade Commission requires new furnaces or boilers to display their AFUE so consumers can compare heating efficiencies of various models. AFUE is a measure of how efficient the appliance is in the energy in its fuel over the course […]
AFUE, Cascade Natural Gas, CNG, Condensing Furnaces, Furnace Replacement, High Efficiency, rebates
