If it’s time to get your home’s heating system upgraded, if your budget can afford it, consider the very best technology and system available. You want a heating system that will be green/efficient and last as long as possible. It’s time to think about installing a furnace that utilizes a variable-speed blower motor.
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Think Variable Speed When Replacing Your Blower Motor
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012Upgrading A Furnace Fast Requires Knowing What To Look For
Thursday, December 29th, 2011
When you need to replace a broken or obsolete furnace, you may not have the luxury of time on your side. Knowing the important features to look for will help when you’re upgrading your furnace. Your Thermostat, Your Furnace And Your Ductwork — Three Components Of Efficient Heating
Thursday, November 24th, 2011There are three basic components of an efficient heating system: your thermostat, furnace and ductwork. They all work together, and when there’s a problem with one, they are all affected. Understanding a little bit more about them will help you get the best heating and comfort levels while saving on your energy bills this winter.
When You’re Out Of Troubleshooting Options With Your Furnace, Call A Professional
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
If you are having furnace problems, you don’t necessarily need to call an HVAC technician right away. There are several simple troubleshooting tips you can try out yourself to resolve some common issues. If none of these helps, then it’s time to get help from the experts. Upgrading Your Furnace? Why Lifetime Costs Are More Important Than Upfront Costs
Thursday, November 10th, 2011
When thinking about making a furnace upgrade, there are few considerations you’ll want to weigh more heavily than fuel efficiency and as a direct result, lifetime costs of the upgrade. For comparing the efficiency of different furnaces, the best tool available is the AFUE, or “annual fuel utilization efficiency” rating. What this rating does is measure how well a heating system converts energy into heat. For example, a furnace with a 75 percent AFUE rating is able of converting 75 percent of the energy that it uses into heat, essentially letting the other 25 percent go to waste.
When Your Furnace Starts To Struggle, Consider Reducing Your Heating Load
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011The signs of a struggling furnace are usually obvious: strange noises, uneven levels of heating in the various rooms in your home, and rising energy bills. If your budget is too tight to replace your furnace right now and you need your current unit to make it through the winter, several strategies are available to keep your heating costs under control and improve your furnace efficiency. The most effective of these revolve around reducing your home heating load.
A Neglected Furnace Is An Inefficient Furnace — Schedule Preventive Maintenance Now
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011Furnace efficiency becomes paramount when temperatures really start to plummet. That’s why we recommend scheduling preventive maintenance prior to the peak of the heating season. Unfortunately, many homeowners in the San Joaquin Valley simply forget to schedule furnace maintenance, resulting in unnecessary system malfunctions, costly repairs and often, entire system replacements.
Clean Furnace Filters Enhance Efficiency
Friday, October 21st, 2011
The more efficient your furnace, the more comfortable you’ll feel and the less money you’ll spend on household energy costs. With that in mind, residents of the San Joaquin Valley should do everything in their power to enhance the efficiency of their furnace. The best way to keep your furnace in tip-top condition, of course, is annual maintenance. However, there is one maintenance task that you can perform year round to enhance the efficiency of your system – changing furnace filters.
Add A Zoning System And Create True Comfort Control
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011In the Fresno area, our summers are hot and our winters are chilly and wet. With the wide range in temperatures, your heating and air conditioning system will be challenged to keep your home temperature controlled and comfortable. And if you occupy only certain rooms in your house, why should you pay to heat or cool the entire house? That’s why heating and air conditioning zone systems are a practical installation in your home.