As a homeowner, it is important to take the initiative to keep your home safe and comfortable. With this in mind, many often opt for doing HVAC maintenance on their own instead of calling an AC and heating service. Of course, who would not want to save money on improving the air quality inside their…
As winter approaches and the cold winds make us want to stay inside, it becomes more important than ever to have a reliable and efficient heating system. Furthermore, with rising energy costs and increasing environmental concerns, homeowners and businesses are looking for new ways to improve their heating systems. In this technological age, several heating…
In terms of HVAC systems, the boiler is one of the few devices that has stood the test of time. The HVAC boiler system is workhorse has been a steady heat source for many homes. At the same time, it also has been warming up buildings and factories for ages. You normally do not see…
Are you having trouble getting your furnace to start once or more? Then you may be familiar with furnace hot surface ignitors (HSI). These little devices are responsible for getting your furnace up and running when the temperatures dip. But how exactly do they work? In this blog post, we will uncover what hot surface…
Thermostat batteries are a part of your HVAC system that you may overlook or take for granted. Thermostats require a backup plan for when the power goes out, typically in the form of a battery. Batteries ensure the HVAC system does not reset itself after a power cut. That is especially pertinent for standard and…
As the weather gets colder, you turn your furnace on to keep yourself comfortably warm. Yet, at the same time, keeping your safety in mind is also important. One way to ensure the safety of your home is to ensure that your furnace flame sensor is working properly. This flame sensor is one of your…
The furnace capacitor is one of the most important components in your HVAC system. Yet, most homeowners hardly ever think about it. A malfunctioning or failing capacitor can lead to various problems in your heating and cooling systems. That can cause your furnace to run longer than it needs to or even fail to turn…
Have you heard of a furnace sequencer before? A furnace sequencer is used in HVAC systems to turn on and off electrical loads in a predetermined sequence. It is responsible for carrying out the equipment operation, from the power switch to when the equipment is completely shut down and all residual power has been removed…
There is no better way to make your home more comfortable than to ensure your HVAC system is functioning right. As the temperature rises and falls, your home must adjust to the temperature. Of course, this is only possible with an HVAC duct system. However, when they break or become faulty, it can lead to…
One of the most prevalent problems with HVAC systems is furnace water leaks. It can create quite a mess in your home and a major problem for your furnace unit. While it is great to have a system that is so flexible, it also means that there are more chances for things to go wrong. …
