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 [...]
If your furnace is showing its age and is no longer providing sufficient heat for you and your family then you may already be considering having it replaced this winter. However, if you are reluctant to invest the time and money into having your furnace replaced, you may be surprised to learn about the benefits [...]
You worked late at the office but the thoughts of a toasty warm house, leftover pizza, and a relaxing bubble bath motivate you enough to make the long drive home. You maneuver through blankets of snow that cover the December Smithfield, RI roads. Weary and shivering you open the door to your home. Expecting to [...]
While fall is the perfect time to have your furnace replaced, many homeowners are unable to tell when their furnace is in need of replacing. Fortunately, as your furnace begins to age it will give off signs indicating that it is on its way out and needs to be replaced. Here are a few of [...]
There are clear indications that a furnace is in need of repair (such as it's not producing any heat or it doesn't even turn on anymore) and then there are less obvious signs a furnace needs fixing. But how can someone know whether or not their furnace might need a tuneup or basic repair? By [...]
The arrival of fall means that the weather will be changing and that you will soon find yourself switching off your air conditioner and turning on your furnace (if you haven’t already). However, before the cold of winter arrives, you may want to consider having your furnace replaced if you experienced issues with it last [...]
As you have likely noticed by the subtle changes in the weather, fall is officially upon us. This means that the days will be getting shorter, and the temperatures will soon be dropping, which makes it important that your heater is working properly so that it will be able to keep you and your family [...]
Many furnace repair issues go undiagnosed since they do not keep the furnace from running. Yet such issues can drive your efficiency down, while driving up your energy costs. Combustion analysis is one of the most effective ways that a heating contractor can diagnose efficiency issues. If you would like to learn more about this [...]
Many people put off furnace maintenance until their procrastination eventually leads to breakdowns and even more expensive repairs. This behavior is often tied to a lack of understanding about what an HVAC technician can do to keep your residential furnace running strong. If you would like to learn more about the kinds of maintenance tasks [...]
Oil furnaces contain numerous components, each of which is meant to achieve its own specific role. Yet of all of these components, none has a more important job to perform than the fuel nozzle. If you would like to increase your knowledge of this vital component, read on. This article will introduce you to the [...]