Furnace Repair Posts

Electronic Ignition in a Furnace: Why It’s Better Than a Pilot Light

November 15th, 2017

You rarely see standing pilot lights on newly manufactured furnaces anymore. Why did this change happen?

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Why Is My Furnace Tripping the Circuit Breaker?

February 13th, 2017

If your furnace places too much demand on its electrical circuit, the breaker will trip.

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4 Ways You Might Compromise Your Furnace This Winter

October 31st, 2016

There are ways you can compromise your furnace through neglect and other simple mistakes—and they can lead to a broken-down heater or even one that’s developing safety hazards. We’re going to examine 4 ways that you might compromise your furnace this coming winter.

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Why Furnace Repair Is Not a “Do It Yourself” Job

January 21st, 2015

We understand that many homeowners want to save money where possible, and that often means picking up a toolkit and an instruction book and attempting to handle repairs around the house on their own. Going “do-it-yourself” is fine for some jobs, such as trying to fix a doorbell or repair broken hinges on cabinet doors.

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Repairs Your Gas Furnace May Need

October 17th, 2014

Furnaces are one of the more common ways to provide heat for homes. A properly cared-for furnace can deliver high heating levels and operate for many years with only occasional repair needs. If you have a furnace installed in your home, make sure that you schedule annual maintenance for it during the fall to lower the chance that you will have to call for repairs during the winter.

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Should I Wait to Repair My Furnace Since I Won’t Be Using It Until Next Winter?

April 29th, 2014

Furnaces provide a valuable, often essential, service during the winter months. But as spring changes into summer, furnaces drift away from people’s minds. Homeowners focus their attention on their ACs until winter returns again. It’s easy during this time to neglect taking care of any lingering repair…

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