As we enter that time of year in Cincinnati when our furnaces become crucial parts of our day-to-day existence, let’s step back and look at its construction. What makes up your furnace? Here are four main components to the inside of it. 1. The Thermostat
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Should You Turn Your Furnace Down or Off Overnight?
The conversation over this topic dates back a century. Since furnaces have become commonplace in US households, homeowners have debated this topic: On a winter night, is it smarter to turn your furnace off while you sleep, or should you just turn it down? We
Three Things You May Not Know About Your Furnace
The furnace is a fascinating tool, really. A furnace is an essential part of a modern home, in areas that have low temperatures. Furnaces are amazing and resilient appliance, and marvels of modern technology. There are, however, a few things you may not know about
There Are Advantages To Using An Electric Furnace. Here Are A Few.
Many Cincinnatians continue to use natural gas (propane) or oil furnaces. There are a variety of reasons for this, but primarily it is cost. There is a persistent belief that electric furnaces are more expensive, and there are valid reasons for this belief. But while
How To Use Your Furnace to Filter the Air
Your furnace, and its furnace filters (are your filters changed and clean?), do many things for your house. The furnace keeps you warm, of course. What you may not know, though, is that the thermostat fan helps keep your air cleaner. Letting that fan run
Why You Need a Clean Filter in Your Furnace
Furnace maintenance tends to focus on big issues like checking for cracks in the heat exchanger or mechanical issues like cleaning sensors. The little ongoing maintenance tasks tend to fall by the wayside. However, there are a number of reasons why you need a clean
A Few Tips for Taming Your Winter Heating Bill
Too many blogs that discuss how to keep warm during these cold Cincinnati winters will tell you to save on your winter heating bill by turning down the thermostat, putting on some extra layers and hoping that a warm mug of your favorite beverage will
Common Furnace Problems Found When You Try to Turn It On
A surprising number of people discover problems when they try to turn on their furnace for the winter, whether it fails to start or dies shortly after heating up. Let’s look at some of the most common furnace issues people find when they turn on
Why Furnace Maintenance Is Important
Having an annual inspection could prevent the need for furnace replacement. Rather than paying for entirely new system, getting preventive medicine is the smarter move. Furnace Inspection List So, what happens during an annual furnace inspection? We change the furnace filter. Wait until you see
Why It Is Smart To Have A Newer Furnace
Furnaces tend to last between 15 and 20 years, and given recent advancements in heating tech, the newer furnaces burn much more cleanly and efficiently. Not only is this good for the environment – less fluoro-carbons, and less energy required for heating – but it