Gas Furnace Articles
Our team wants you to understand how your furnace works and what signs you can watch for to indicate it’s time for a replacement heating system.
We all take climate control for granted these days. In winter, we expect warmth from our heating system; in summer, we demand the cool comfort of air conditioning. Most Crescent City homeowners don’t give that a second thought—until the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system breaks down and replacement decisions need to be made. Today, the majority of homes either use a conventional air conditioner (AC) and furnace combination or a heat pump. Our team at Frank’s and Orca Heating & Refrigeration is well-versed in the difference as well as the benefits of each type of system.
A furnace is a big part of your life—It keeps your Harbor home warm and can help with your indoor air quality (IAQ).
You just discovered there is a puddle of water on the floor in front of your furnace. What does this mean? Why would your furnace be leaking?
There are furnace-fan settings on your thermostat for ON and AUTO. Which option is the best choice for your household?
Our team would like to make it easy to select a new heating system by providing some basics on the different types of furnaces available.
Our team encourages you to understand how your gas furnace works so you can spot any potential problems with your home’s heating system.
We want you to know the concept of short cycling, why it can be harmful and costly, what causes the problem, and what you can do about it.
The last thing you want to worry about when the weather turns cold is a broken furnace. To help, use these furnace maintenance tips.
To ensure good results for both your furnace and your pocketbook, schedule an annual furnace clean-and-check before the cool weather hits.
Is there a strange smell coming from your furnace? To help, our team developed a list of five common furnace smells and their meaning.
Has your HVAC system stopped working? It might be your thermostat. Our team wants to share tips to help fix your system.
The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. Our team wants you to know four things you can do to make your furnace live longer.
Fall is here, so you need to think about preparing your home’s HVAC system for maintenance. A maintained system will help this season.
It’s normal for your furnace to make some noise. For instance, a dull hum is to be expected. However, louder noises might spell trouble for your heating unit’s components. Remember to turn off your furnace if it makes any alarming sounds and leave the repair job to a professional. To help you, our Frank’s Heating…
Furnace filters. They’re one of those items not really on the top of everyone’s minds, but they are important and can have a big impact. At Frank’s Heating & Refrigeration, we know with the right furnace filter, you can save money and improve your Crescent City indoor air quality (IAQ) in one fell swoop. What…
Did you finally turn your furnace on this winter only to have cold air blowing out of your vents? Or did your furnace stop working just when you started to need it most? There are a few reasons your furnace may be blowing cold air, and there a few things to check before you need…