Even though you may not understand the science behind how a furnace works (and we don’t expect you to) you’re likely well aware that water is not a component of a functioning system. That being said, why are you noticing rust in your heater? This is actually not an immediate cause for concern, but it’s still an issue that you should keep your eye on.
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Keeping Your Heat Pump Working Its Best This Winter
Monday, January 25th, 2016
Heat pumps are a great way to provide comfort for a home. Instead of only doing half of the job of heating and cooling a house, a heat pump does both. And it does both jobs with high energy efficiency. If you have a heat pump that is properly sized and installed for the heating demands of your home, it should consume much less power than an electric furnace each winter. And you’ll still enjoy the benefits of superb air conditioning when the summer arrives.
Consider a New Gas Furnace for Superior Energy Efficiency
Monday, December 21st, 2015
If you’re like the majority of homeowners, you have a gas furnace to provide warmth to your household during the winter. Gas furnaces are powerful, dependable, and can help keep utility bills under control since natural gas is a less costly fuel than electricity or other heating oils. However, an aging gas furnace will start to turn into an energy-waster: dirt, worn-down components, and other stress on the system will make it work harder than it should.
Should I Run My Heater or AC All Day, Even When I’m Not Home?
Monday, November 16th, 2015
There are numerous misunderstandings and myths circulating about HVAC equipment and how to properly heat or cool a home—and the Internet has only made these misconceptions spread faster. For example, pushing up the thermostat to its highest setting won’t heat up a home faster, it only keeps the heater running longer.
Is Your Furnace Ready to Be Replaced? It Might Be!
Monday, October 12th, 2015
October means that—aside from planning your Halloween costume or your children’s Halloween costumes—you need to plan your heating needs for the approaching winter. Last week, we brought you a reminder about calling for a regular maintenance tune-up for your heating system. This week we’ll look at a bigger solution to future heating trouble: replacing an old gas furnace for a new unit.
A Late-Season Air Conditioning Concern: Clogged Drain Line
Monday, September 7th, 2015
One of the serious problems that we deal with in the Shreveport area is high humidity. The excess moisture in our air can create problems for your air conditioning system, especially at this time of the year when the AC has already put in a lot of work keeping your home cooled down for the summer.
Signs You Need Repairs for Your Commercial Air Conditioning
Monday, August 10th, 2015
The late days of summer can become uncomfortably hot in the Shreveport area. If you operate a business here, whether a restaurant, store, or office building, you must make sure that everyone inside it remains comfortable no matter how hot it gets outside. A commercial air conditioning system is a necessity to keep your employees and clientele happy. If anything threatens the operation of the air conditioner, you will need to arrange for repairs as soon as possible.
To help you detect that you have a malfunctioning AC in your business, we’ve listed a few of the warning signs to look out for:
How to Clean the Air Filter in Your Air Conditioning System
Monday, July 20th, 2015
One of the ways to keep your air conditioning bills down during the summer is to make sure that your AC always has a clean air filter. This filter isn’t designed to cleanse your home’s air; it protects the interior of the air conditioner from debris that enters through the return air ducts. As the air conditioner works during the summer months, the filter will collect dust and lint; eventually, it will become so clogged that it will choke off airflow and make the AC strain to work—and that means higher bills.
3 Reasons to Have an Energy Recovery Ventilator Installed
Monday, June 22nd, 2015
An energy recovery ventilator (ERV) is a device that a professional can install into your HVAC system to help you enjoy fresher indoor air without sacrificing the energy efficiency of your air conditioner and heater. An ERV uses a process called counter-flow heat exchange to pre-condition a current of fresh outdoor air with a current of stale indoor air. During warm weather, the warm outdoor air loses heat to the indoor air, and during cold weather the cool outdoor air gains heat from the indoor air.
