What’s Included in a Furnace Maintenance Appointment?

The last thing you need is your furnace going out on you unexpectedly. The best way to avoid this is by scheduling routine maintenance for your heating system. At Larry & Sons, we understand that maintenance is a vague term, and you may not know what's included in your tune-up appointment, so our team is sharing all the tasks we complete to help you keep your furnace in good shape! Benefits of Annual Furnace Maintenance You should inspect, clean, and...

It can be worrisome to see puddles of water under your furnace. While we can diagnose the problem remotely, there are a few reasons why you might be seeing all that water. If this happens to you call us at Larry & Sons ASAP to prevent potential water damage to your home. Here are some reasons you may see water under your furnace: Condensation In high-efficiency furnaces, condensation usually leaks out of the furnace and into your floor drain. If...

As winter approaches, we get a lot of questions about the best and most efficient way to heat your home. While nearly all of us will eventually turn on our furnaces in Hagerstown soon, some people like to wait longer than others to do that. Here are some guidelines for when you might need and want to do that. How Much Space are You Heating? The answer to this question is key to determining whether you should use a space...

We have been getting a lot of calls from people who are wondering when they should replace their furnaces. Everyone knows that winter is coming, but not everyone knows when they need to get a new furnace before those cold winds blow. Here are some key signs you need to consider getting furnace replacement in Hagerstown. Consider a New Furnace When… Consider installing a new furnace before winter arrives if… Your furnace didn’t keep you warm last year. Even if...

Not sure what type of furnace filter to buy? Here’s a handy guide to help you out! Here's what you should be looking at: Filter size. Close enough is not good enough. Look at your existing filter, measure the filter space, or look on the stickers outside your filter to find the measurements you need.Filter thickness. Most filters are between one and five inches thick. While thicker filters generally offer more filtration, some furnaces may not be compatible with them....