Heating Systems

How to replace the thermocouple in a furnace

Replacing a thermocouple in a furnace is a job that can be done by almost anyone with basic DIY skills. If the pilot in your furnace will not remain lit and you have checked for any dirt blockage in the gas flow this can be an inexpensive repair to perform yourself Read more about...

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Gas furnace safety tips

Gas furnaces are one of the most common types of furnaces found in modern homes. Gas furnaces can also be dangerous if they are not cared for properly. Gas furnace safety rules apply to both natural gas and propane furnaces. Most of these rules also apply for oil furnaces Read More Gas furnace safety...

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Home Furnace Choices:

Home Furnace Choices:

What will you be looking for when you choose your next home furnace? Will you be listening to your environmental conscience, and choosing the most efficient model you can find, in order to protect the environment and save the planet’s resources? Or will you be considering the state of your bank account to be...

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Winterize Your Water Heater:

Winterize Your Water Heater:

Now is a good time to consider a plan to winterize your water heater. If you are planning to leave a building empty during the cold weather, you need to do this to avoid damage by freezing. If you will live in the home through the winter, you can winterize by insulating the water...

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Troubleshooting your Heating System

Troubleshooting your Heating System

No doubt, if you wake up in the middle of the night and your house is cold, you know that you have a heating system problem.  Emergency heating repairs are a challenge and they often show up at the worst possible time!  There are some basic things you can do at home to troubleshoot...

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