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Mini-split heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems eliminate the need for ductwork. If there’s room or space in your home that’s not connected to the ductwork, you may want to install a mini-split HVAC system in it. Using this ductless HVAC system, you can control the temperature of the room or space. Before investing in …
You shouldn’t use your furnace if it has a cracked heat exchanger. Aside from affecting your furnace’s heating performance, it can be very dangerous to you and your family. An Introduction to Heat Exchangers Heat exchangers are devices that transfer or “exchange” heat from a source to a destination. There are many different types of …
If your furnace is blowing cool air, you may want to check the limit switch. It’s a dual-purpose device that controls the blower and protects against excessive hot temperatures. While limit switches can fail in different ways, some forms of failure can result in cool air coming out of the supply vents. What Is a …
When setting the temperature on your thermostat, you may notice an option for emergency heat. Also known as auxiliary heat, it’s a common feature of many heat pump systems. It’s not the same as the standard heat setting. While both settings will generate warm air, the emergency heat setting uses a different method of operation. …
If you are currently considering a new furnace for your home you may want to think about upgrading to a modulating furnace. They offer a superior level of energy efficiency, making them a smart investment for homeowners. We’ve listed a few of the benefits below. What Is a Modulating Furnace? Most furnaces fall under one …
Considering whether to install a furnace or a heat pump to keep your home warm this winter? You might want to look into a dual fuel heating system that uses both devices. Dual-fuel heating systems consist of an electric heat pump and a gas- or propane-powered furnace. They will alternate between their respective fuels to …
Cold weather is just around the corner and we wanted to discuss some problems and even hazards of using space heaters to warm your home. How do you plan on warming your home this winter? Most homeowners today use either a furnace or a heat pump. They are the two most popular central heating systems. …
You can’t control the temperature of your home without a thermostat. It’s an essential part of all residential heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems. The thermostat serves as an interface for your HVAC system. You can adjust the temperature on the thermostat, after which your HVAC system will run until it achieves that temperature. While …
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 …
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 …
