Furnaces Articles
Just about any electrical appliance has the potential to overheat, and furnaces are no exception. As a Willowbrook homeowner, you need to take precautions to lower the risk of an overheated unit. You should also be wary of the associated symptoms so you know when to take action.
There is nothing scarier than switching your furnace on in the fall and catching a whiff of something burning.
If that happens to you, try to stay calm. The odor could be a harmless sign that your furnace is burning off dust at the start of the heating season in Illinois. Or it could be a red flag for a more significant problem.
From our team here at ComforTemp Heating & Air Conditioning, here are four things you should do to make your furnace last longer:
Prepping your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for winter in Comfortemp Heating & Air Conditioning not only enhances your safety and your furnace’s efficiency, it can help keep your repair budget in line during cold weather.
Your fuel-burning furnace has a number of mechanisms allowing it to run safely and effectively. These features prevent fires and protect your indoor air quality (IAQ). They also work to prevent internal errors from damaging large portions of your furnace.
Winter in Lemont is shaping up to be especially harsh this year. Can you imagine not having your furnace to help you make it through? You go to turn it on … and instead of rushing warm air through your ducts, it rattles, groans, and then just sits in sullen silence, clearly protesting another season of overworked servitude.
You just discovered there is a puddle of water on the floor in front of your furnace. What does this mean? Why would your furnace be leaking water?
If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Hinsdale home.
If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Lemont home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room, causing spotty heating or cooling.
This issue happens more often than not with older furnaces, and it could be a sign you are ready to upgrade your Hinsdale home’s heating and cooling system with a new model. At the 10-year mark, furnaces start to lose efficiency and begin breaking down more frequently.
You may need to replace the furnace in your Willowbrook home if any of the signs below are applicable to you. If something rings true, reach out to our Comfortemp Heating & Air Conditioning furnace experts today to discuss all of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) options.
Are you anticipating a higher heating bill this winter? Here in Hinsdale, temperatures can get pretty low. The only way to ensure you remain perfectly comfortable inside your Illinois home is by cranking up the heat.
Our team at ComforTemp could help you save big bucks on your monthly utility bill by performing a furnace replacement. And while we’re on the topic, we can help with your other HVAC needs: air conditioning, heat pumps, indoor air quality (IAQ), and more. All you need to do is call.
The bad news is there is something wrong with your furnace. The good news is it can usually be repaired quickly.
It’s normal for your furnace to make some noise. For instance, a dull hum is to be expected. However, louder noises might spell trouble for your heating unit’s components.
A furnace is a major investment for any Willowbrook homeowner. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system sometime during home ownership.
Upgrade your furnace for increased energy efficiency and heating cost reduction.
It’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many Lemont homeowners follow the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Everyone is busy and many seemingly more important priorities tend to creep up every month to consume time and money.
While an air conditioner’s efficiency is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, an electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or average fuel utilization efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages, letting you know how much of your fuel is actually used to heat your Illinois home and how much fuel is wasted.
On a frosty winter’s day here in Illinois, your gas furnace is hard at work, keeping your Lemont home warm and cozy. Feeling grateful? You’re not alone—it’s one of the most popular forms of heating, as American as apple pie.