If a new high-efficiency furnace is top of the list of purchases for your home for the winter, you’re probably thinking mainly about the years of cozy warmth you’ll get from it. A new furnace certainly can help you sleep a lot easier – no breakdowns, no calling out the
why does my furnace smell funny?
The warm air that comes from our furnaces is nice to have, especially during cold Canadian winters, but the odors that go along with it can sometimes be unpleasant. While some furnace smells are harmless others can indicate that something is seriously wrong. Here is a list of common furnace
everything about furnace filters
Furnace filters remove various particles from the air before they enter your heating system through the return ducts. Removing these particles helps protect sensitive components in your furnace (such as the blower fan) and improves your indoor air quality. Furnace filters can protect your furnace from the following substances: • Dust
furnace starts then stops
Flame Sensor The flame sensor monitors the burner to detect whether or not a flame is present. If the flame sensor is defective, it might fail to detect a flame. If the flame sensor does not detect a flame, the control board will shut off the voltage to the gas
how to clean your furnace
While cleaning a furnace is not overly complicated, it does offer a number of benefits for the long-term health, efficiency, and reliability of your comfort system. Most homeowners can take the first step by keeping the air filter cleaned or replaced per the manufacturer’s recommendations. While some basic internal cleaning
furnace room safety tips
When you look into your furnace room, what do you see? We get it, storage is low, modern life requires a lot of stuff, and the furnace room ends up getting a little cluttered. However, storing things in your furnace room can be a big safety issue, and could even
furnace safety tips you need to know
A furnace is a lifesaver during our harsh Canadian winters. But it can also be a danger under the wrong conditions. This is surprising to a lot of homeowners, but it’s true – the fact is, there are a lot of dangerous furnace facts! Improper Installation is One of the
why is my furnace blowing cold air?
If your furnace is blowing cold air in your home, this is a sign of an issue with the flame detector, gas supply, air filter, pilot light, or condensate lines. Many of these issues are able to be easily solved on your own by sanitizing or replacing components in the
why is my furnace making loud noises?
Banging Sounds If your furnace is making a loud booming or banging noise, the problem may be caused by a small gas explosion that happens when there’s a delay in ignition. Gas can build up in your combustion chamber when the gas burners in your furnace do not ignite on
six signs your furnace is in need of repair
Think of your furnace as the heart of your home, pumping heat through the vents and out of the registers. When your furnace starts to experience problems producing heat, then your home becomes uncomfortable, and in some climates, unliveable. We all need our furnaces working effectively and efficiently throughout the