The Philadelphia Mainline is known for its stunning, historic homes. If you live in one of these beautiful older homes, you know that all of that beauty also comes with some challenges. One of those challenges is choosing HVAC equipment that works well with the homes’ more traditional structures while delivering efficient central heating and air
Read moreYour furnace works by warming air and then blowing that warm air through your ducts. The fan, specifically, is responsible for the blowing part of this function. Inside that fan, there is a motor, and inside the motor, there is a part called the capacitor. Your furnace capacitor works to regulate the amount of electricity
Read moreWhen your on vacation, you may feel like it’s wasteful to keep heating the home you’re not spending time in. But should you really turn the heat off before you leave town? In most cases, heating contractors agree the answer is “no.” However, there are other ways you can more safely save on heating bills
Read moreWhen you call a heating and air conditioning company to schedule service, one of the first questions they typically ask is “what kind of heating system do you have?” If you recently moved into your home and the system was installed by a previous homeowner, you may not know the answer to this question off-hand.
Read moreForced air heating systems are very common. These systems work by warming air, then sending that warm air through your home. However, there are two different appliances that can be used to heat the air: furnaces and heat pumps. Which appliance is the better choice for your home? Well, that depends on your needs and preferences. A
Read moreNatural gas furnaces are efficient, affordable, and relatively easy to maintain. However, when you have a gas furnace, there is always some potential for gas leaks. A leak may develop in the furnace itself or in the gas lines leading to the furnace. Unfortunately, these leaks can cause illness and home fires. If you know the key
Read moreTrying to save money on new furnace installation? Choosing the cheapest HVAC installer could cost you dearly. Correct installation is as crucial to the performance of a heater as the quality of the unit you choose. Proper HVAC system installation is essential to ensure monthly energy savings and a lasting investment. Wrong Sized Furnace that Fails to
Read moreYour furnace doesn’t use water to operate like a boiler, and there aren’t any water leaks in the area – so why is it rusty? A rusting furnace can seem strange, but it could point to a larger problem. It’s one of the things an experienced, professional heating repair company will look for when performing maintenance and
Read moreRegular furnace maintenance increases the efficiency of your system and offers significant savings. It costs very little in time and money, giving you the peace of mind your system will perform reliably all winter long. Keep your furnace in peak condition and reduce the need for expensive emergency repair with routine furnace maintenance conducted by a licensed professional who knows
Read moreAre you trying to save a few bucks by stretching the time between furnace maintenance? Like your family’s automobile, your home heating system requires routine care to operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. When you let maintenance routine slide, you run the risk of your system breaking down in the worst of the winter weather, much like you
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