Furnaces are complex yet essential machines in most homes. Like any machine, they can experience troubles. In our last blog, we explored why a furnace may emit a burning smell or a humming noise.

With winter fast approaching, the last thing a home needs is a broken furnace. Seasonal inspections and maintenance are always a worthwhile investment to ensure the home has a fully functional and reliable heat source for the coming cold weather.

The holiday season can be hard on a homeowner’s bank account. Food, presents, and hosting can all leave a dent. Saving money on energy costs can offset this dent just a little without leaving family and guests feeling like they are visiting an igloo.

With a few simple tricks, furnace energy efficiency can be improved and reduce costs.

However, malfunctioning furnaces often cause the heating bill to increase significantly, so homeowners should be familiar with the most common signs of furnace issues to have them repaired or replaced as soon as possible.

Here are four furnace troubleshooting tips that can help homeowners fix some common heating problems themselves rather than calling a professional for furnace repair.

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems can be complex. Property owners often ask questions about the system's efficiency, maintenance, and overall operation.

When winter winds and freezing temperatures cause a house to become cold, most homeowners go straight to the thermostat and turn up the heat. The heating system regularly forces air throughout each room to keep the home warm and comfortable.

AC components aren’t exactly fragile, but severe weather can ruin them if precautions are not taken.

Homeowners shouldn't compromise efficiency when providing an indoor cooling solution because thermal discomfort can affect physical and mental well-being.

Problems with a furnace sometimes arise, either suddenly or gradually. It may take longer to warm up the living space, or the home frequently feels overheated.

Let’s examine the potential causes of an overheating furnace.

An ice maker that creates ice to add to refreshing drinks during hot summer days is a must. Therefore, it's disappointing to go to the machine and fail to see a single cube in the tray, a sign there may be something wrong.

Understanding the differences between furnaces and heat pumps helps determine the better choice.

Refrigerators are one of the most essential kitchen appliances in a home. Yet, the process of selecting this home appliance can be quite overwhelming.

Understanding basic troubleshooting techniques can help address a failing heating system without unnecessary worry.

Professionals can inspect a furnace to establish the problem and take steps to repair the system to return it to good working condition.

A ductless mini-split heat pump helps keep the home at a comfortable temperature. They're simple to install, controllable, and cost-effective.

Indoor air quality is essential for a person’s overall well-being. This type of air quality refers to the air quality in any building, including homes.

Maintaining a commercial fridge will help avoid costly repairs and inconvenient downtime for smaller businesses.