Having a well-functioning furnace during winter is very crucial. That’s why when the unit breaks down beyond repair, it must be replaced immediately. There are several important factors to think about aside from the furnace replacement cost when buying a new heating unit. Here are some of them: Type When choosing a new furnace, consider the type that would be …
Selecting a new furnace or HVAC unit can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you aren’t entirely sure what it is you should be looking for. These parts of your home won’t need replacing often – furnaces typically last an average of 15 to 18 years. However, making the right choice is important to keep your home’s heating and cooling …
MISHAWAKA/FORT WAYNE — Hundreds of homes in the Michiana area have been affected by massive spring flooding and, as waters recede, homeowners may be asking how to handle their heating and plumbing equipment, usually found in basements. “As little as three inches of water can completely devastate a furnace because that blower motor may have kicked water up onto your …
If you’re installing a new furnace, either for new construction or as a replacement, the contractor or salesperson will probably offer you the choice of a one-stage or a two-stage system. We generally recommend two-stage furnaces, for a number of reasons. Let’s explore why.
When the weather is cold outside, you want it to be warm and cozy indoors. This makes your furnace the home’s most important appliance during the winter
Save Big Money on Your Heating Bills with a Tune-Up! Being robbed is every homeowner’s worst nightmare! You feel so vulnerable and it can cost a fortune to put your life back together afterwards. Believe it or not—there’s a stranger lingering around your home right this second! In fact, he’s been lurking for a long time—and every heating season, he …
You Could Save Hundreds of Dollars Every Year! The average household spends more than $2,000 a year on energy bills! Half of that goes directly to keeping your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Yet you could probably save $200 or more each year by properly programming your thermostat! It’s true! Programmable thermostats didn’t replace the …
Is your furnace obsolete, broken, or in serious need of replacement? If you answered yes to any of these questions you’ll find that buying a new high-efficiency furnace will take some research and patience. But fear not! The team at Home Comfort Experts has compiled some of the most useful information available to help you make the best decision for …
Starting in the new year, the type of heating and cooling system you can buy will be different for Indiana homeowners. You may or may not remember that back in 2006, in compliance with mandates from the Department of Energy (DOE), the heating and cooling industry moved from 10 SEER to 13 SEER as a standard efficiency rating for heating …
If your furnace is getting older, it’s probably time to start thinking about a replacement. Most homeowners don’t have to deal with replacing their furnace very often, so the task can seem a bit daunting at first. At Home Comfort Experts, we’d like to make it a little less complicated. We’d like to share a few tips that will make …
