Did your furnace run out of heating oil? In many instances, your furnace or boiler should just restart once your heating oil delivery is complete. However, if it does not, it is possible for you to restart it without much effort. Nonetheless, the ideal situation is for you not to run into these circumstances, but it is [...]
If you are like most people, chances are you don’t know too much about the inner workings of your furnace. While it isn’t necessary to know everything that a professional HVAC technician does, it is a good idea to have at least a general idea of the various components in your furnace. Read on to learn [...]
If you are considering installing an oil furnace, or even if you already have oil heat, you have likely heard many opinions about oil's costs, how it works, and the impact on the environment. Well, to put it bluntly, opinions are not facts. When you take the time to separate myth from reality, about oil [...]
Draft inducers are a common feature of newer furnaces. Their purpose is to help propel air and exhaust gases up out of the furnace through the flue pipe or chimney. By doing so, a draft inducer acts to boost the overall efficiency of the furnace. That’s because the induced draft increases the flow of air [...]
Heating repairs in Cumberland RI are often complicated and made worse during the winter months. There is nothing worse than coming home to a freezing home during the coldest months of the year. When the temperatures drop in Rhode Island, you rely heavily on your home furnace to keep warm and comfortable. While keeping your home furnace well maintained [...]
Regular furnace maintenance can accomplish much more than simply preventing unexpected breakdowns. It can also help to keep your energy bills as low as possible, while protecting the safety of you and your family. If you would like to learn more about how an HVAC repair professional can improve your furnace, read on. This article [...]
Combustion analysis represents one of the most powerful diagnostic tests used by professional HVAC technicians. In this test, a digital combustion analyzer measures the levels of various substances in your furnace’s exhaust gas. The technician is then able to make beneficial changes. Read on to learn about three ways that such changes can end up [...]
While it is possible to do basic maintenance work on a number of home appliances, furnace maintenance and repairs are best left to a professional. Yet many people choose to let their furnace remain unserviced for years at a time. If you would like to improve your knowledge about what a furnace repair person can [...]
A common misconception among many homeowners is that, compared to appliances such as water heaters and air conditioners, a furnace requires relatively little maintenance. Unfortunately, this attitude often leads to breakdowns and the need for expensive repairs. If you would like to learn more about the importance of regular maintenance, read on. This article will [...]
Winter is coming! Your furnace is one of the most important systems in your home, and January is not the time to discover you need a replacement. It does not matter how diligent you are with regular maintenance, there is only so much life you can squeeze out of any heating unit. However, because of the [...]