Heating-related topics and guides on how to maintain your home’s heating systems.
When summertime comes, many people say goodbye to their gas furnaces and hello to their air conditioners. But what about the proper shutdown process for your gas furnace? Is that even required? If you have an older gas furnace with a pilot light, then you should turn off the pilot light and the gas supply to the furnace.
In this article, I’ll go over the steps you need to take to reset your furnace. I’ll also cover what furnace lockouts are, and how to diagnose furnace issues using its control board.
In this article, I’ll go over a few different causes of a furnace that keeps turning off. I’ll also go over what you should do if your furnace keeps turning off.
In this article, I’ll go over step-by-step instructions on what you should do if your furnace is blowing cold air. I’ll also cover the different things that you can try to fix your furnace on your own.
In this article, I’ll go over all the different types of noises that a furnace makes and what they mean. I’ll also go over what you should do if you hear a noise coming from your furnace.
In this article, I’ll go over what gas furnace exhaust contains, and if it can make you sick. I’ll also discuss what furnace exhaust smells like, and how to keep it out of your home.
In this article, I’ll go over what you should do when your furnace’s blower won’t turn on. I’ll also go over the different parts that you should check, and how to diagnose common blower motor issues.
In this article, I’ll go over how single-stage and two-stage furnaces work. I’ll also compare them against each other and discuss their pros and cons.
In this article, I’ll go over how to fix all the different types of furnace water leaks. I’ll also help you identify the source of the leak so you can fix it fast!
In this article, I’ll discuss the factors that affect your air filter’s longevity. I’ll also go over how to know when it’s time to change your furnace filter.
In this article, I’ll explain what a furnace’s exhaust pipe is for. I’ll also discuss what factors you need to consider when venting a furnace, and how to identify a furnace by its exhaust pipe.
In this article, I’ll go over all of the factors that you need to consider when venting a high efficiency furnace. I’ll also talk about some of the tradeoffs of different venting systems.
In this article, I’ll cover 13 things that you should check if your furnace is not working. I’ll also go over some basic troubleshooting steps if your home’s heater is not turning on.
Buying a space heater is more than just knowing how much heat you need. One critically important factor is how that heat is delivered to your space.
In this article, I’ll go over 5 different types of space heaters and their pros and cons. I’ll also explain how they work, so you can determine what is best for your space.
In this article, I’ll cover the pros and cons of ceramic and oil-filled space heaters. I’ll also cover how they each work, so you’ll be able to know what’s best for your situation.
In this article, I’ll go over the steps that you should follow to troubleshoot your electric space heater. I’ll also cover some helpful space heater maintenance tips so you can keep your heater running in top shape.
In this article, I’ll go over what to do when your furnace’s pressure switch is stuck open. I’ll also cover how to troubleshoot your furnace’s pressure switch, and how to replace your furnace’s pressure switch.
In this article, I’ll cover ALL of the possible issues that your furnace’s inducer fan can experience. From bad bearings, no power, and even what to do when it keeps turning on and off.
In this article, I’ll go over the causes of a tripped flame rollout switch, and what you should do if your flame rollout switch is tripping. I’ll also explain how to test a flame rollout switch if you think yours is bad.
The placement of your space heater is critical to its safety and function. In this article, I’ll discuss what to consider when placing your space heater. I’ll also go over a few common types of space heaters and where you should place them.
Is your furnace not heating your home? The most common reason is the flame sensor. In this article, I’ll go over the most important things that you need to know about your furnace’s flame sensor.
If your furnace is giving you heating issues, the gas valve may be the culprit. In this article, I’ll go over what you should check if your furnace is having gas supply issues.
In this article, I’ll go over what you should do if your furnace’s exhaust vent is blocked. I’ll also cover what happens if your exhaust vent is blocked, and what symptoms your furnace will exhibit with a blocked exhaust vent.
Did your furnace completely lose power? There’s a good chance that the circuit breaker tripped. In this article, I’ll go over the top 6 reasons why a furnace might trip its circuit breaker.
In this article, I’ll discuss what to check if your furnace’s control board is bad. I’ll also tell you how to replace a control board in your furnace.
In this article, I’ll tell you what you should do if your furnace’s drain line gets clogged. I’ll also discuss what causes a drain line to get clogged in the first place– so you can prevent it from happening again!
If your furnace’s high limit switch is tripping, then you’ll need to check for a few things. In this article, I’ll tell you what to do if your furnace’s high limit switch is tripped.
If you see that your furnace is not running at all, then there is a good chance that it is the ignitor. Follow these simple steps to check if your furnace’s ignitor is bad.
Having the right-sized garage heater ensures that you’ll be able to crank out just enough heat for the situation. In this article, I’ll go over what you need to consider when sizing a garage heater, and how to calculate the right size heater for your garage.
Keeping your basement warm may be one of the last things on your mind, but doing so will keep you dry and comfortable. And it may even help prevent catastrophic water damage from a busted pipe.
If going into a cold bathroom isn’t your idea of comfortable, then a bathroom space heater can make all the difference. In this article, we’ll discuss the reasons why you should use a bathroom space heater, as well as review a few of the best bathroom space heaters.
In this article, we’ll discuss the things that you’ll need to consider when purchasing a 120V electric garage heater. We’ll also review a few different 120V electric garage heaters of various designs, so you’ll get a good idea of what kind of options are available.
Preventive maintenance is important to keep your home’s heating system running correctly and efficiently. If you are a homeowner, it is important to be familiar with your furnace so you can catch problems before they happen.