It may not seem like it, but we’re getting awfully close to heating season, folks. You know what that means: it’s time to make sure that your home is ready for cold weather! There are a lot of different steps you can take to get your home ready for the fall and winter seasons. One of the most important, though, is determining whether or not your heating system is even able to get you through another cold season. Read on for some guidelines on establishing whether or not you should replace your furnace before heating season starts.
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Do I Need to Replace My Furnace Before Heating Season Starts?
Monday, October 1st, 2018Schedule Furnace Maintenance This Fall
Monday, September 3rd, 2018
It may seem difficult to believe, with fire season pretty much being a year-round thing at this point, but we’re coming to the end of summer pretty soon here. One more month or so from now, and you’ll be using your furnace more often than your air conditioner. But before that happens, we wanted to make sure that you know to schedule furnace maintenance for your heating system. Preventive maintenance is a key part of maintaining furnace health, and it’s not the sort of thing that you want to put off if you are concerned about keeping your heating system in good shape. Read on to find out more about why your furnace needs maintenance this fall.
Before You Call for Heating Repair, Check These Things
Monday, April 16th, 2018
It can be supremely frustrating to turn on your heating system during a cold day only to find that it’s not working properly for whatever reason. After the standard amount of cursing and fuming, you may be tempted to pick up the phone and call for repairs right away. That’s not a bad idea, of course. Most heating problems require professional repairs in order to be resolved. However, before you call for heating repairs, it’s a good idea to check on a few things first. You might be able to resolve the problem on your own, or at least identify what exactly is wrong with the heater.
Keep Your Heating System in Good Condition by Following These Steps
Monday, March 5th, 2018
Winter may be more or less over in the next week or two, but there are still some things you should know for keeping your heating system in top condition next winter. The following tips will help save you money, and even extend the lifespan of your heater if you follow them consistently. Read on to find out how to keep your heating system in top condition when next winter arrives.
Why Your Furnace Is Making That Weird Noise
Monday, February 19th, 2018There are a lot of different signs and symptoms that can indicate a furnace is in trouble. Odd noises are one of the most common warning signs, and are often among the first homeowners tend to notice. If your furnace is making some kind of noise it doesn’t normally make, there might be a problem with it that requires professional repair. Have a look at some of the more common noises below that indicate a problem.
Should I Replace My Furnace This Winter?
Monday, February 5th, 2018The middle of winter is probably the worst possible time to replace a furnace. No one likes going without heating in the middle of the coldest months of the year. Here in California we have it a bit easier than in areas of the country that get buried in snow during February. Still, it’s best that you be able to recognize when you need to replace your furnace before it fails completely. Have a look at some of the signs below that you should replace the furnace this winter.
Signs That You Need a New Heater
Monday, December 25th, 2017
Having a good heater installed in your home is an important part of keeping your home comfortable throughout the winter. For many people, all it will take to get their homes ready for the winter is a professional maintenance appointment and any repair needs that appointment uncovers. For a few people, though, no amount of maintenance will be sufficient to keep the system functioning through the winter.
If you’re one of those people who doesn’t have a reliable heating system to use this winter, you may have to install a new one. Have a look at the following symptoms that indicate a need for a new heating system.
Now is a Good Time to Schedule Heating Maintenance
Monday, October 2nd, 2017We’re finally starting to experience the slightest drop in overall temperature trends, which is great news for those of us who are sick of the constant heat. Before you know it, it will be time to shut off your air conditioner for the year and fire up your heating system. That means that now is a good time to make sure that your heating system is actually ready to cope with the demand of the heating season, though. You don’t want to have your system developing any problems that could otherwise have been avoided. The best way to keep your system in good shape is to schedule preventive heating maintenance.
What Could Be Causing Your Home’s Uneven Temperatures?
Monday, March 6th, 2017
As we inch closer to spring, it’s time to start thinking about our air conditioning systems. Hopefully, you’ve already scheduled maintenance, so that our HVAC professionals will have the opportunity to fully inspect and clean your system to ensure its efficient performance.
But what if you noticed uneven heating throughout your home this winter? Should you just ignore it and put off repairing the issue until next fall? No! The fact of the matter is, whatever is causing uneven heating in your home is likely to cause uneven cooling as well. Tackling this problem now is the best way to correct this heating and cooling problem.
What to Do When Your Furnace Stops Working
Monday, February 6th, 2017
Sure, we don’t have to worry about Punxsutawney Phil predicting 6 more weeks of winter around here—even though we have had a record-setting amount of rain and subsequent cooler temperatures because of it. Still, our winters can get chilly, and certainly require the use of a fully functioning and efficiently operating furnace. So when you find yourself facing a broken down heating system, it’s natural to panic.
First, rest assured that if you do have a severe problem with your system, we are here to provide quality furnace repairs in Hayward, CA and beyond. Fortunately though, there are some situations in which your furnace problem isn’t serious at all, and might be resolved pretty simply. Keep reading to learn about some troubleshooting tasks you can complete on your own, when and if your furnace fails you.