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Does A Gas Furnace Use Electricity? All You Need to Know

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Maintaining your house and keeping it comfortable is crucial especially when the temperatures are significantly low. And, having a functional furnace is one of the most effective ways of doing this. However, most homeowners are struggling with skyrocketing energy bills due to their homes’ appliances. And in this case, most people have opted or are contemplating about going for a gas furnace to save on energy bills. But is a gas furnace the ultimate solution? Does a gas furnace use …

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What’s The Difference Between a Furnace and a Heat Pump?

Furnace, Heating, HVAC / 5 minutes of reading

Having a cool and comfortable home is a priority for most homeowners. And knowing the best appliance to maintain warm temperatures in your home during cold seasons is important. So, what is the difference between heat pump and furnace units, as they are the most common means of keeping our houses warm? And which one is better? Well, each appliance has its advantages and disadvantages, as we shall see in this review. We shall highlight the functionalities and differences in …

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6 Common Symptoms of A Cracked Heat Exchanger

Heating / 6 minutes of reading

The furnace in your house comprises several components that enable the heating of property. Each part is important, and without any of them, the furnace will be less effective or not work at all. One crucial component of every furnace system is the heat exchanger. For the heat from your furnace to reach your indoor space and warm it up, the heat exchanger plays quite a huge role. In fact, it’s the sole component that ensures that heat from the …

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How to Check a Furnace Blower Motor

Furnace / 5 minutes of reading

A blower motor is a crucial component in your heating and cooling system. And, a failing blower motor during the cold season isn’t something you want. It can turn your comfortable home into a freezing zone. Generally, like any other moving part of your HVAC system, this vital component is prone to the effects of wear and tear. Therefore, if you find out that your system is not blowing warm air into the house, you better check your blower motor. …

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10 Signs Your Furnace Needs a New Motor Blower

Furnace, HVAC / 5 minutes of reading

A furnace is an essential appliance for keeping your home comfortable and warm during the winter months. The thought of your furnace blower motor acting up is something you do not want to experience when the weather is chilly. However, this is something that’s almost bound to happen eventually with time. After years of blowing warm air in your house, the wear and tear effects eventually catch up with it. This happens to almost every element in an HVAC system. …

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Testing a Limit Switch on a Furnace

Furnace / 5 minutes of reading

Have you ever had a furnace limit switch test done in your home? It’s an essential test that has to be conducted to ensure that the furnace is working properly. If it’s not, you may experience issues like low airflow or no heat at all. These issues could be dangerous, and in extreme cases, could result in an electrical fire. Most furnaces have some sort of mechanism in the furnace control board that will alert you when the temperature has …

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5 Common Furnace Problems

Furnace / 5 minutes of reading

During the cold season, your furnace becomes one of the most important devices in your house. As you know, dealing with freezing temperatures would be impossible without a source of indoor heat. Like any other appliance in your house, a furnace may run into problems that might hinder its proper operations. And, while it’s undoubtedly designed to last longer than many other appliances, several problems may still occur during its useful lifetime. So, if your furnace stops working, can you …

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What To Do When Your Furnace Pressure Switch is Stuck Open

Furnace / 5 minutes of reading

The pressure switch plays a vital role in ensuring automatic safety in a furnace. Upon sensing the negative pressure from the draft inducer motor, the pressure switch shuts off the furnace. This automatically prevents any dangerous back-drafting — the reintroduction of the exhaust gases into the system. Apart from preventing gas leaks, it’s also responsible for prohibiting the furnace from cycling in cases of mechanical malfunction. Simply put, the furnace pressure switch allows the furnace to complete its circuit and …

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How to Clean a Flame Sensor on Furnace

Furnace / 5 minutes of reading

Before the cold weather kicks in, it is imperative to ensure that your furnace is in perfect working condition. Without this heat source for your home, the chilly weather can ruin your home’s comfort. One small device that can ruin that winter comfort is a furnace flame sensor. While it’s quite a small part of the furnace, a defective or dirty flame sensor can make your furnace stop working. Therefore, if you notice that your furnace unexpectedly stops after it …

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What to Do When Furnace Exhaust Smells Like Gas – Expert Tips

Furnace / 5 minutes of reading

Ensuring that your HVAC is running optimally is crucial for the comfort and safety of your home. However, issues in the system might still occur. For instance, it’s quite common to hear someone say that their furnace smells like gas. Is this normal? Well, it depends on several factors. The important thing is that when you notice a disturbing gas smell from your furnace, you don’t ignore it. Immediately turn the system off, and call an HVAC expert or your …

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Does A Gas Furnace Use Electricity? All You Need to Know

What’s The Difference Between a Furnace and a Heat Pump?

6 Common Symptoms of A Cracked Heat Exchanger

How to Check a Furnace Blower Motor

10 Signs Your Furnace Needs a New Motor Blower

Testing a Limit Switch on a Furnace

5 Common Furnace Problems

What To Do When Your Furnace Pressure Switch is Stuck Open

How to Clean a Flame Sensor on Furnace

What to Do When Furnace Exhaust Smells Like Gas – Expert Tips

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