Beware of Furnace Short Cycling
Have you noticed your furnace turning itself on and off every couple of minutes? That’s called “short cycling,” and it’s a serious threat to the health of your system.
The Problem of Short Cycling
Winter is finally here, and that means you’re probably relying on your furnace on a daily basis. There are a couple of precautions that you need to take while you’re using your furnace that often, one of which is cleaning the air filter every couple of months.
Do I Need to Replace My Furnace?
Winter is here, and if you aren’t yet relying on your furnace on a daily basis you soon will be. Along with that added use comes added stress, and some of us have furnaces that just won’t be able to cope.
Strange Furnace Noises, and What They Mean
As the days start to get colder, you’re going to start relying on your furnace to keep you warm on a day to day basis. At some point, you may start to hear strange noises coming from your furnace.
Now is the Time for Heating Maintenance
Floridians are lucky when it comes to winter; we don’t have to deal with cold weather until December at the earliest. However, that doesn’t mean that you should neglect your home heating preparations until the last minute.
Install a Zone Control System this Fall to Improve Your Heating
We have a bit of time before the cold weather really hits here in Florida. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare for it now.
Should I Install a Geothermal System this Fall?
Here in Florida we haven’t quite gotten to heating season yet, even though most of the rest of the country has. However, it’s never too early to prepare your home for the cold season.
Get Your Ducts Sealed This Fall
Fall is here, and while most of us probably won’t be turning on our heating systems for a couple more months, it’s still a good idea to prepare for winter. When you think about getting your home ready for the cold season, you probably think about things like heating maintenance.
What Is a Hybrid Heating System?
Although many people outside of Florida assume that we have warm, sunny weather all year long, residents know that the weather can get very chilly. And since your air conditioner uses so much energy the rest of the year, you may dread running your heater if the system you currently own is somewhat inefficient.
How Can a New Thermostat Contribute to Heating Efficiency?
One of the easiest ways to increase the energy efficiency of your heating system is to upgrade your thermostat. This may seem like too simple a solution, but upgrading your thermostat has a number of benefits that you may not realize.