Removing Debris From Basement-Level Air Ventilation Ducts On Your Own

If you own your own house and you use a furnace to heat your home in the wintertime, you most likely want it to run efficiently so you save money while remaining toasty warm.  In order to keep the furnace working efficiently, the air ventilation ducts in your home should be cleaned periodically to keep warm air free of debris. Cleaning these ducts will also keep airflow steady instead of restricted, helping to keep heating costs down. Read More 

What’s Really Happening When Your Furnace Leaks

If you are like many other homeowners, you likely have never considered that your furnace can leak. Perhaps this is a phenomenon that you associate with air conditioning systems. Some homeowners who experience leaking furnaces mistakenly think that their AC systems are the root cause of the leaks in their furnaces. The following are a few reasons why your furnace might be leaking. Drain Clog If you have a high-efficiency furnace, it likely has a line that extracts condensation from the furnace into a floor drain. Read More 

Have An Oil-Powered Furnace? Consider Switching To Gas-Powered Heat

If you're a homeowner currently using oil to heat your house, you are all too familiar with the large bill you have to pay every time you have to get more fuel. Oil can be very expensive, which is why you may be considering making the switch to a furnace that is gas powered. Here's what you need to know to help this project go smoothly. Making The Switch Is Not A DIY Job Read More 

Suffocation and Neglect: The 2 Most Common Reasons Your Furnace Breaks Down

Believe it or not, furnace breakdowns are not typically premeditated. More often than not, they are 100 percent preventable. In fact, here are two of the most common reasons that your home's furnace will break down, why it happens, and what you can do about it. 1. Suffocation When air is restricted from the furnace, it can suffocate. The furnace's need for air is similar to that of a person. A furnace can be suffocated when you fail to change the air filter on a regular basis as well as when you close the air vents. Read More 

When You Are A First-Time Homeowner And Winter Is Coming: Maintenance Tips For You

When you have finally taken the life-changing step to become a homeowner for the first time, there are a myriad of factors that you will need to consider as you adjust to homeownership rather than renting or leasing your home. One of the biggest challenges you will face when you are a homeowner for the first time is figuring out all of the maintenance and repairs that you will need to take care of in your home. Read More