Touchstone Heating & Air Inc. Blog: Archive for December, 2015

Furnace Problems You Should Know About

Monday, December 28th, 2015

Winter is the most stressful time of year for furnaces, which of course means that it’s also the time of year when furnace problems are most prevalent. If you’re using a furnace to keep your home warm this winter, you’re going to want to keep an eye out for any problems that may develop. The sooner you can get problems repaired, the more damage you can prevent. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some furnace problems that you should know about.

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Beware of Furnace Short Cycling

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2015

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. If not fixed as quickly as possible, it can easily shorten the life of the system and make breakdowns more likely. Let’s take a look at why short cycling happens, and the damage it can cause.

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Common Ductless Heating Issues to Watch for

Monday, December 21st, 2015

Ductless heating systems have a lot of advantages, and are quite popular both as heating and air conditioning systems. Just like any other system, though, they have their own set of problems to deal with. As you use your ductless heating system to keep warm this winter, keep an eye out for issues that require repair. Let’s go over a few of the more common ductless heating issues that can show up.

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Types of Generators Available for Installation

Monday, December 7th, 2015

Florida is one of those areas where the power grid is not as reliable as it should be, especially during hurricane season. If you happen to live in an area that gets frequent blackouts, you don’t have to just sit in the dark and wait for the lights to turn back on. A generator could be the perfect solution if you want to keep your home up and running. Read on for more information on how they can help your home.

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