Obviously, a furnace blowing cold air is just not a good sign. There are several common causes for such an unlucky scenario, some of which are easily resolved by homeowners, while others require the attention of a heating professional.
Ambient Comfort LLC Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category
Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?
Friday, December 15th, 2017Prepare Your Heating System For A Snowstorm
Friday, December 8th, 2017
When a snowstorm is predicted, it takes more than a trip to the grocery store and stocking up on food to make sure you can ride out the weather comfortably. Inspecting your heating system and performing some basic preventive maintenance in the home will help make sure your family stays safe and comfortable, no matter the temperature.
Lowering Your Thermostat Just One Degree Saves Money
Monday, November 27th, 2017
The debate went on for years about whether lowering your home thermostat when you’re not at home saves money. (The argument against it states that it takes more energy to bring a cold home back up to a comfortable temperature than it does to maintain it at that level.) Home heating professionals finally concluded that lowering your thermostat even slightly can save money and energy.
Preparing Your Heating System For The Holidays
Friday, November 17th, 2017
The holiday season is meant to be enjoyed relaxing and visiting with family and friends. Before it arrives, make sure your home heating system is in good condition so you can avoid any unplanned expenses for repairs and a house full of cold guests.
Now is the right time to have a home heating specialist service your heating system to make sure it is running efficiently. No machinery can run forever without attention, and an annual inspection is the best way to forestall problems. The fall is the best time to do this, just before winter will put the system to its heaviest use.
Maintenance agreements make sense for heating and cooling equipment
Friday, September 22nd, 2017
So many everyday purchases now come with a maintenance agreement option. Long available on motor vehicles and major appliances like clothes washers and refrigerators, they are now offered on computers, phones and many other electronic devices. Hearing the familiar refrain “would you like a maintenance agreement or extended warranty?” at the check-out counter has become too familiar and not always welcome. Sometimes, the item might be so unlikely to fail, or the extra protection might cost so much, that it just seems like one more scam.
Time to Upgrade your Home Heating System?
Friday, March 31st, 2017
How do you know when you need a new furnace or heat pump? What are the signs of a failing heating system? These are common questions about heating systems, and many of them apply to air conditioning too.
We totally agree with the “repair – don’t replace” philosophy. In most instances, it’s more cost-effective and it’s better for the environment. But like cars, HVAC systems eventually reach a stage where they become unreliable, and where the cost of repeated repairs may begin to overtake the cost of a new system.
