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The way furnaces generate heat is a mystery to many homeowners. Like AC systems, furnaces contain dozens of parts, each of which plays a role in converting energy into heat. While you might be familiar with some of the parts in your furnace, the flame sensor is a part that’s often overlooked. Furnace flame sensors …
Does your home have a heat pump? Heat pumps have become increasingly popular. They can cool and warm your home – just like traditional heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems. Heat pumps, however, have different cycles, one of which is the defrost cycle. Depending on how cold it is outside, your heat pump may enter …
Not all furnaces use the same technology to generate heat. While they all consume energy to generate heat, some of them consume less energy than others. High-efficiency furnaces are recognized for their energy efficiency. If you currently have a standard furnace, you might be wondering whether you should upgrade to a high-efficiency furnace. The Basics …
Can’t seem to keep your home warm during the winter? Of course, when your furnace or heat pump turns on, you expect it to warm your home. Furnaces and heat pumps are centralized heating systems and under normal circumstances, they should meet your winter heating needs. Unfortunately, you may lose some of the heat produced …
Where is your heating, ventilation, and cooling system’s (HVAC’s) thermostat located? The thermostat is the primary interface that allows you to control your home’s indoor temperature. When you adjust the thermostat, the AC system or furnace will run to achieve the specified temperature. The thermostat, however, needs to be installed in the right location of …
The blower motor is an important part of your heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) system. As the name suggests, it’s responsible for powering the blower or fan so that air circulates through the ductwork. All HVAC systems have a blower motor. Whether you’re running the AC or furnace, the blower motor will push the heated …
Are you thinking about upgrading your furnace? It’s no secret that furnaces provide greater heating power than heat pumps. Heat pumps only transfer heat, whereas furnaces create heat. If you currently have a gas furnace, here are 5 good reasons to upgrade to an electric furnace. #1) No Flue Gases You don’t have to worry …
Zoning has become increasingly common with residential heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems. Whether your home has a conventional HVAC system consisting of an AC system and a furnace, or if it has a dual-purpose heat pump, you may want to get it zoned. Zoning offers several benefits that make it a smart investment. The …
What type of central heating system does your home use? If it uses a gas furnace, you’ll need to ensure that it’s properly ventilated. Gas furnaces must be ventilated to prevent the buildup of harmful gases. Turning a blind eye to poor or nonexistent ventilation will create a safety hazard for you and your family …
Depending on the age of your AC system, it may have a belt. Most older AC systems have a belt. It’s found inside the condenser unit where it helps to power the condenser fan. Belts, of course, can fail. If your AC system’s condenser belt has failed, it may lead to an uncomfortably hot home …
