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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
You should never take picking a furnace for your home lightly. Once you have made a decision, you are stuck with it for at least 15 years. It is essential that you examine all options before making your final choice. While oil and gas furnaces both have their pros and cons, there are a few [...]
With the blustery winds of winter getting ready to nip at the back door, it is time to be sure your furnace is in top operating condition. There’s nothing worse than coming home after a long day at the office and be greeted by a chilly uninviting house. Not only is it uncomfortable but it [...]
Many people mistakenly believe that gas heat is better than oil heat. They think it's cheaper and more reliable. Chances are; this common misperception simply came from the fact that many people grew up in homes heated by gas. However, oil heat offers the same benefits as gas heat when it comes to affordability and [...]
Has your oil burner been running efficiently this winter? When you consider all of the cold nights when the temperature dips below freezing from November through March, its easy to understand how the fuel demand requirements of a home can place a significant strain on your heating system. That's why it's a good idea to have [...]