Categories: Furnace

It’s getting cold soon and many homeowners wonder if it’s time to replace the furnace. Some wait with baited breath every winter when they turn theirs on for the first time, wondering if it will work or not. If you’re thinking that it might be time to get a new heater, here are some warning signs to look for. Your heater is old. Most furnaces run for about 15-20 years. That assumes some regular maintenance [Read More...]

Categories: Furnace Tags: furnace, Furnace Maintenance, Heating

Furnace maintenance may not be the first thing on your mind when the weather starts getting warmer, but it should be a part of your spring to-do list. Taking care of your furnace each spring helps ensure that it will work like it should when fall and winter come back around. While modern furnaces are quite reliable, a little TLC helps keep them running their best. Here are a few basic spring furnace maintenance tasks [Read More...]

Categories: Furnace Tags: furnace, Furnace Repair, gas leak, Heating, Heating Repair

What’s that nasty smell? If it reminds you of rotten eggs, it could be a gas leak originating from your furnace. While natural gas is odorless on its own, manufacturers are required by law to add a chemical known as mercaptan. This is what gives gas that unmistakable smell. If you detect the odor of natural gas in your home, get out and call for help immediately. Gas leaks are extremely dangerous and could result [Read More...]

Categories: Furnace Tags: fall, Furnace Maintenance, Furnace Repair

Fall is here, and we have already had some pretty chilly nights here in the Frederick area. Before we know it, we will be cranking up our furnaces to keep the chill at bay. If you haven’t given your heating system much thought since you switched if off last spring, now is the time to check it over and make sure it’s ready for the upcoming months. Here are a few easy fall furnace maintenance [Read More...]