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Heating Systems

Choosing the Perfect Furnace Size for Your Home

When it’s time to invest in a new heating system, you have an array of decisions to make. And, as if choosing the right type of gas furnace wasn’t challenging enough, you have to determine which size unit will be appropriate for your home. While it might seem like a simple matter of picking the biggest one you can afford, the reality is far more complex. Choosing the wrong size furnace — whether it’s too

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Heating Systems

Why Does My Furnace Smell?

As the temperatures continue to drop, we rely on our furnaces more than ever to keep our homes warm and comfortable. However, this increased usage can also highlight problems that may have been lurking unnoticed during the off-season. One of the most common indicators of a furnace issue is an unusual smell, from a burning odor to a rotten egg stench. Knowing what each furnace smell means is essential to address the issue quickly and

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Humidifiers / Dehumidifiers

What Is the Ideal Humidity Level for a Home During Winter?

For many people, winter means dry hands, cracked lips, and irritated noses. That discomfort is because cold air holds far less moisture than warm air, leaving our surroundings — and our skin — parched. While combating this dryness is a priority, it’s important to remember that both too much and too little humidity in your home can lead to problems. During the winter months, it’s important to find the right balance for protecting your comfort,

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Heating Systems

Preparing Your Heating System for the Holiday Season

The holiday season is just around the corner, and with it comes the joy of planning gatherings, decorating, and cozying up indoors with family and friends. While there’s so much to look forward to, it’s also important not to overlook an essential part of a comfortable holiday experience: your heating system. Giving your furnace or heat pump a little TLC can make a big difference in how warm and comfortable your home feels all season

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Heating Systems

How to Prevent Furnace Breakdowns During Peak Winter Months

Does your furnace always seem to act up on the coldest nights in Burlington? You’re not imagining it. Furnace breakdowns are more common during peak winter months because your system has longer run times and heavier demand. When your furnace runs more often, parts experience more wear, airflow issues become more noticeable, and small problems that might have been minor in the fall can turn into big failures fast. Below are practical ways homeowners can

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Heating Systems

AFUE Ratings: What They Mean for Your Furnace’s Efficiency

When it’s time to invest in a new heating system, you’ll encounter various factors to consider, from the size and type of the furnace to the features it offers. One of the most crucial aspects, however, is the furnace’s efficiency. Why? Because the more efficient your furnace is, the less energy it uses to heat your home — which translates to lower energy costs and a reduced environmental impact. But how do you measure furnace

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Heating Systems

What Causes Furnace Short Cycling and How to Prevent It

Does your furnace keep turning on and off before your house reaches the temperature set on the thermostat? This problem is known as short cycling.  When working properly, a furnace should run for cycles that last anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes. If it’s short cycling, however, you’ll notice much shorter bursts of activity, and the system won’t stay on long enough to deliver the warm air you need. So, why is your furnace short

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Heating Systems

How Zoning Can Improve Your Home’s Heating Efficiency

We’re all built differently, which means we often experience the same winters in different ways. While some of us feel the winter chill deep in our bones and want to crank up the heat, others prefer a cooler setting, relishing the chance to wrap up in blankets and sip hot cocoa. With these differences, it’s easy to find your household falling prey to the thermostat wars. The good news is that, with a zoned HVAC

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Heating Systems

The Importance of Annual Furnace Tune-Ups

Your long-awaited cross-country road trip is just around the corner. Would you skip getting your car tuned up before hitting the open road? Probably not, because you want to make sure everything is in top shape to avoid breakdowns along the way. So why would you start the winter season without first getting your furnace serviced? Just like your vehicle, your heating system requires regular maintenance to operate at peak performance. When you invest in

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Heating Systems

Tips for Optimizing Your Heating System for Energy Efficiency

Whether you have a furnace, boiler, or heat pump, the basic principle remains the same: your system works to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature by generating and distributing heat throughout your home. The more efficiently this process occurs, the less energy your system consumes, leading to lower heating costs and reduced energy bills. Are you tired of your energy bills skyrocketing every winter? Know that you can take control of your home’s utility bills with

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