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Central air conditioning should be serviced annually to ensure that the equipment is operating at peak efficiency and to guarantee manufacturer warranty coverage.
Yes and no. If your furnace is older than 15 years it is often more difficult due to the fact that the fans or blowers may not be large enough to accommodate the additional air-flow needed to make your air conditioner operate at peak efficiency.
Make sure your air filter is clean. A dirty air filter can block air flow. If both the fan and compressor are coming on, there may be a low charge. If only the fan is coming on, the compressor could be burned up.
It is generally a good idea to replace the indoor coil if you are also replacing your air conditioner. Changing the indoor coil may be critical to optimizing performance, efficiency and the savings potential of your new system.
Ductless split and mini-split air conditioners are made up of two parts. The outdoor compressor and indoor wall-mounted units are connected to each other only by a refrigerant line, rather than ductwork. These systems are easier to install in places that don’t have ductwork or where it wouldn’t be practical to fit ducts in.
Ductless splits are a good option for a lot of people, particularly those who don’t already have ducts in place in their home. Mini-splits are great for additions when you don’t want to pay to extend the ducts.
HEPA stands for High Efficiency Particulate Air. They were developed to capture radioactive dust particles and they take care of common allergens such as pollen, mold spores, dust, etc. A HEPA filter removes 99.97% of all particles as small as 0.3 microns.
An air purifier is an appliance that reduces the concentration of airborne contaminants in a designated area or the entire home according to the specifications of that particular air purifier. This is helpful for people suffering from allergies, asthma, chemical sensitivity and other respiratory-related problems.
The same answer applies to a gas fireplace as it does to a gas furnace. However, a gas fireplace should never miss annual maintenance due to the type of flame they have. In order to give a more natural appearance, the flame produces more carbon than a furnace. Producing more carbon means the burner must be cleaned by a gas technician in order to avoid carbon build-up which can lead to premature failure.
Regular glass cleaner does not contain the same ingredients and chemicals strong enough to remove the white haze and black carbon build-up produced from burning natural gas. In fact, if regular glass cleaner is used on your fireplace glass, it will be damaged and not be covered by your manufacturer’s warranty. Always check your owner’s manual for recommended procedures and to make sure you’re in compliance with your manufacturer’s warranty.
This depends on the type of filter you use and the amount of time the blower or fan operates on your furnace. The more time the fan operates the more frequent any filter will have to be replaced. The larger the surface area on any given filter means the filter will have to be replaced less often. If you have a typical 1” filter, you should replace it once a month on average. Some filters are changed every 3 months while others can last for as long as a year.
Gas furnaces should be serviced annually, to ensure the equipment is operating at peak efficiency and to guarantee manufacturer warranty coverage.
If your furnace quits in the middle of winter, being left in the cold is the last thing you want. If you’ve been suggested by a contractor that your furnace needs replacing and it is 15-20 years old it is a good idea to take the advice. If it is the cost of a new furnace that is stopping you, consider that older models may deliver as little as 55% of their heat to the home whereas a new model can be up to 97%, therefore saving money in heating costs.
Under standard manufacturer’s warranties, parts that fail during the warranty period due to a defect in the part are covered, but it does not cover labor. A warranty certificate should have been provided with your new equipment specific to your unit.
The average person breathes in over 35,000 pints of air each day, which is filled with billions of dust particles and allergens. Your furnace filter cleans your indoor air significantly. Although filter maintenance will not lower your bills, your health benefits are numerous and it has been proven that a well maintained furnace with special attention paid to replacing the filter will prolong the life expectancy and cut down repairs to blowers or other components exposed to dust damage.
Proper sizing provides the best comfort and efficiency. Don’t think ‘bigger is better’ or ‘smaller is cheaper’. If the furnace is too large it heats to quickly and shuts off, whereas if it is too small it will not be able to heat the house to the desired temperature on cold days. Either too big or too small will result in temperature swings in your home.
The ideal humidity for a home is between 35-50% . However, this depends on both the outdoor temperature and your family’s personal comfort level.
You should replace the humidifier pad at least once a year. Minerals will build up on the pad over time, reducing its ability to absorb water and also preventing warm air from flowing through the pad.
Warning tags are issued on any appliance or piping system that uses natural gas when a licensed gas technician has identified a hazardous issue.
For example, if a defective heat exchanger is identified, it can release carbon monoxide, an odourless and colourless gas, which can cause serious health problems if undetected. Carbon monoxide is harmful because it can rapidly accumulate in the blood, reducing the blood’s ability to carry oxygen.
If carbon monoxide is leaking from a cracked heat exchanger, there is a chance of it mixing with the air that is generated by the furnace and pushed through the vents in your home. To prevent this danger, a red tag is applied to your furnace, your local utility is notified, and your natural gas is turned off.
Type A: If a licensed technician has identified an immediate danger, for example, a severe carbon monoxide leak, your furnace gets a Type A red tag and your natural gas will be turned off right away.
Type B: If the furnace does not pose an immediate danger to the homeowner, a Type B warning tag will be applied to the furnace and the local utility notified. This tag gives the customer a specified period of time to have the equipment repaired or replaced. If corrective action is not taken within the stipulated timeline, your natural gas will be turned off by the local utility.
If you received a warning tag, you should immediately call us to inspect your equipment. In some cases, a furnace can repaired but in more serious cases, the equipment often needs to be replaced. Dealing with natural gas, water and electricity requires extreme care. Our experienced, licensed technicians approach all jobs with safety as a priority.
