When it's time to replace your heating system, one of the main questions to consider is the source of fuel your new furnace should use. While many homeowners use natural gas furnaces, switching to an oil furnace may be a better choice. Here are five advantages of choosing an oil furnace. Long-Lasting A gas furnace [...]
If you're like most people, you're probably counting down the days until you can finally turn your heating system off. Thankfully, that time is quickly approaching. With Spring just around the corner, it's time to ready your furnace for the off-season. While it's tempting to simply turn the system off and worry about it next [...]
It's cold outside, and it's the same temperature in the house, YIKES! It's far from the norm to feel cold air coming from a furnace, while in Heat mode . When you do, the cause may be a simple fix or an issue that requires a Certified McKee Bros technician. Before you call McKee Bros, [...]
In Rhode Island & South Eastern Massachusetts, the summer season calls for a properly sized Air Conditioning system. We get a kind of heat that demands a powerful cooling system in response, and to keep that system in proper order, you need the support of a dedicated team of HVAC professionals. At McKee Bros Plumbing, [...]
Do you know the term that is used to describe a heating system that powers on and off on a repeated basis? This term is known as short cycling. Does your heating system cycle on and off without providing you with the temperature you need to warm your home? If you have noticed that your [...]
Since it is responsible for keeping your home safe and warm, your furnace is the most important appliance that you own. While furnaces can be very reliable and dependent, it is still important that you have it serviced regularly. There are several reasons why you should have your furnace serviced professionally before the start of [...]
The furnace is one of the most important appliances in your home. Today, most home furnaces run on either natural gas or heating oil. While some people may prefer natural gas furnaces, there are many reasons why a furnace that uses heating oil is a better option. Efficiency With the rising costs of energy continuing [...]
While it may seem like summer just ended, the fact is that winter is right around the corner. This makes it important that you ensure that your furnace is ready for the coming cold months by having your furnace repaired or replaced if necessary. Yet, how will you know if your furnace needs to be [...]