Furnace Articles
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Are you anticipating a higher heating bill this winter? Here in Bountiful, temperatures can get pretty low. The only way to ensure you remain perfectly comfortable inside your Davis County home is by cranking up the heat.
When the temperatures drop in Salt Lake City, nothing feels as comfy as turning up the heat and cozying up indoors. Your furnace works hard to keep your Utah home toasty, but continuous heating also dries indoor air.
It’s understandable that home maintenance tasks can fall by the wayside. Many homeowners in Salt Lake City, follow the old saying: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Life gets busy, and other priorities tend to creep in each month, eating away at your time and budget.
The average life span of a furnace is 15 to 20 years, but this can vary greatly depending on how well you have maintained your system.
Your fuel-burning furnace has a number of mechanisms allowing it to run safely and effectively. These features prevent fires and protect your indoor air quality (IAQ). They also work to prevent internal errors from damaging large portions of your furnace.
At Pond’s Heating, we know with the right furnace filter, you can save money and improve your indoor air quality in one fell swoop.
If you ever hear your gas furnace turn on but cannot feel any warm air blowing from the vents inside your Utah home, chances are the pilot light went out.
Heating alone accounts for over 40 percent of the average American’s utility bill, according to a US Department of Energy (DOE) analysis.
According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), gas furnaces operated by pilot lights are considered heating systems with lower efficiency.
Whoever named the heat pump was being modest.
Not only do heat pumps generate heat, but they can also pump out cool air. What’s more, a new heat pump can cut your Utah energy costs by up to 50 percent when you make the switch from a furnace or baseboard heater, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE).
Even though your furnace may look and seem fine, dangerous gases could leak into your Centerville home and seriously affect, even kill, your family members. If you suspect your heat exchanger is cracked, call Pond’s Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning, and one of our specially-trained professionals will immediately assess your furnace’s situation.
Furnaces are not designed to last forever, so it’s helpful to know when you should be replacing it. But how exactly will you know when it’s time?
Looking to install a new heater in your Bountiful home? Your two most popular choices are a heat pump and a furnace. Each one has advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other.
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 water?
Even if you have not thought about your furnace for months—it is easy to overlook if it is stationed in the basement or hidden in a closet—fall is the perfect time to make sure the most important seasonal equipment in your home is ready for action.
If you happen to be in the market for a new furnace, you may be overwhelmed by the number of options available. Our professional team at Pond’s Plumbing, Heating & AC would like to make it a bit easier by providing some basics on the different types of furnaces on the market today. We hope this information can help you make the best decision for your family.
Just about any electrical appliance has the potential to overheat. Furnaces are no exception. As a homeowner, you need to take precautions to lower the risk of an overheated unit. You should also be wary of the associated symptoms, so you know when to take action. Remember, if your system gets too hot, you should…
If your furnace seems to be producing heating inconsistently around your North Salt Lake home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room causing spotty heating or cooling. On cold days, this can be a nuisance. For example, you may be confined to only a few rooms in your…
Is your energy bill too high in the winter? Are you looking for ways to cut costs? There are a number of simple things you can do at home to save money. Some of them are bigger projects, but most are simple things you can do in your day-to-day life to help reduce your heat…
It’s easy to moan when you decide that a major appliance or home system needs replacing. After all, these are expensive investments and probably not your favorite way to spend your hard-earned money. Unfortunately, there’s often not a clear-cut message, short of an appliance completely breaking down, that definitively indicates it’s time to buy a…
Your furnace filter is the unsung hero of your furnace. It quietly does its job without any fuss and allows the rest of the furnace to do its job. It’s not a complicated item, but there are some basics we at Pond’s Plumbing, Heating , and Air Conditioning think you should know to help it…
It’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many North Salt Lake homeowners follow the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Everyone is busy and many seemingly more important priorities tend to creep up every month to consume time and money.
Gas furnaces create heat by burning natural gas. This gas is usually methane combined with other carbon based gasses. The Ignitor The process starts with the ignitor. The ignition source for older furnaces is a pilot light, newer furnaces use an electronic starter. With a pilot light, the regulator supplies a very small bit of…
On your thermostat, there’s a furnace-fan setting for either “On” or “Auto.” Which option is the best choice? There are devotees of both settings, each believing their setting is the optimum one to choose. But in reality, it’s more of a pros-and-cons type of situation. It really depends on which benefits are a priority for…