Premier HVAC Services Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

Does Your Electric Furnace Need Maintenance?

Monday, January 3rd, 2022

Effectively heating homes in our area is no easy task. You need not only a powerful heater, but also one that’s going to work efficiently and not leave you paying an arm and a leg for comfort.

Ensuring this is the case starts with hiring a professional technician for your furnace services, whether you have a gas-powered heater or an electric one.

That said, let’s address that maintenance question! A gas furnace has many components in it that you likely know could potentially become hazardous if not dealt with correctly, like the gas lines, pilot light, or heat exchanger. So, you probably know this system needs maintenance. But what if you have an electric furnace?

Well, then it still needs annual maintenance! Read on as we explain why.

Tags: Electric Furnace, Fayetteville
Posted in Heating | Comments Off on Does Your Electric Furnace Need Maintenance?

4 Furnace Noises That Mean It’s Time to Call a Pro

Monday, December 20th, 2021

Someday, in perhaps not the too far off future, there may be an HVAC system that doesn’t make any noise at all. We can’t promise this will be a reality, but chances are manufacturers will be able to get pretty close.

For now, though, you’re going to hear your furnace make some noise at it runs. For example, you may hear the gentle rattling of your ductwork as the temperature inside them fluctuates. You’ll hear the system cycling on and off, and the whoosh of air coming through your vents.

Noise can actually be a good thing, though, because when a sound becomes different, or when you hear a noise you never have before, then you know something is wrong, and you can give us a call!

Read on as we uncover 4 common noises that indicate it’s time to call a pro for furnace repairs.

Tags: Hagerstown, Heater Repair
Posted in Heating | Comments Off on 4 Furnace Noises That Mean It’s Time to Call a Pro

Heed These Signs That Your Boiler Is Struggling

Monday, December 6th, 2021

Boilers are among the most powerful and reliable heating systems on the market for homeowners. Because they don’t use as many moving parts as heat pumps or furnaces, they also don’t accumulate as much wear and tear, plus in general they last longer too.

However, there’s no guarantee that your boiler will never give you any trouble. At some point you may, and likely will, need to call for boiler repairs. But how do you know when this service is needed? We’re glad you asked! Read on to learn some of the common signs of a boiler that’s struggling.

Tags: Heating Repair, Williamsport
Posted in Heating | Comments Off on Heed These Signs That Your Boiler Is Struggling

Is Changing Your Furnace Air Filter Necessary?

Monday, November 22nd, 2021

If you use a furnace in your home, then you know the satisfaction of turning it on for the first time in fall or winter and getting that rush of warm air. Naturally, if you turn it on and something goes awry, you’re going to panic. However, you should know that there are actually steps you can take to avoid this.

No, we don’t expect you to service your furnace, but we can make you aware of what can be done to help you avoid sudden, surprise, and expensive malfunctions. For example, have you scheduled heating maintenance yet this year?

During professional maintenance, our technicians thoroughly inspect, clean, and adjust the components that need it, which ensures that your heater works as efficiently and effectively as possible for as long as possible. In addition to professional services, there is one more small maintenance task that you can and should do on your own every 1–3 months—change the air filter! Read on to learn why this is necessary.

Tags: Hagerstown, Heating
Posted in Heating | Comments Off on Is Changing Your Furnace Air Filter Necessary?

It’s Time: Schedule That Heater Tune-Up Today—Here’s Why

Monday, September 13th, 2021

Chances are, you haven’t given a whole lot of thought to the state of your heating system lately, and we get it. Temperatures have been warm this year, and around here we tend to welcome those warm temperatures for as long as possible. Still, fall will be here before you know it, with winter shortly behind, and you’ll want to ensure that your heater is ready … by scheduling a maintenance tune-up.

Routine maintenance eliminates a lot of the stress homeowners would otherwise deal with. Read on to learn why you should schedule professional heating maintenance as soon as possible.

Tags: Hagerstown, Heating Maintenance
Posted in Heating | Comments Off on It’s Time: Schedule That Heater Tune-Up Today—Here’s Why

“Help! My Heat Pump Is Stuck in Heating Mode”

Monday, April 26th, 2021

woman-sitting-in-front-of-floor-fan-looking-hot — Woman feeling hot and trying to refresh in summertime heat

With summer right around the corner and temperatures warming up, it’s time to start thinking about our air conditioners. If you have a heat pump system, this means scheduling a tune-up for the system, even if you had one done last fall. The reason for this is because a heat pump is a year round system. So while a standard central air conditioner or furnace needs maintenance once a year, your heat pump needs it every six months.

Whether you had maintenance done already or not though, the fact is that if you went to turn on your heat pump to cool you off, and it’s stuck in heating mode, you have a problem on your hands! Read on to learn what’s going on.

Tags: Chambersburg
Posted in Heating | Comments Off on “Help! My Heat Pump Is Stuck in Heating Mode”

How Do You Shut Down Your Furnace for Spring?

Monday, April 12th, 2021

Spring is officially here, and soon enough, we’ll be turning our attention to our air conditioners. Hopefully, you’ve already scheduled maintenance for your cooling system so that it’s in good shape and ready to serve you well for the rest of this season and all throughout the summer months.

But just because it’s time to start thinking about your air conditioner doesn’t mean it’s time to forget about your furnace. In fact, we recommend paying a lot of attention to it, and taking the steps to either partially or fully shut it down over the summer. Read on as we uncover why this is a good idea and how it will help lower your energy bills.

Tags: Furnace Service, Shippensburg
Posted in Heating | Comments Off on How Do You Shut Down Your Furnace for Spring?

Don’t Let Heating Inefficiency Get in Your Way

Monday, March 29th, 2021

money-symbol-on-seesaw-with-green-house-animation

Okay, it’s springtime … it’s just about time to stop using our heaters in favor of our air conditioners. But we still have plenty of cool weather ahead, especially at night. So, you need your heater to work at its best, right? Fortunately, there are a lot of things you can do to make sure this is the case.

For instance, if you didn’t have maintenance done last fall, it’s not too late to have it done now. When it comes to heating maintenance, consistency is more important than timing. Investing in this service once a year will help the system retain up to 95% of its original efficiency rating. In addition to maintenance, you can prevent heating inefficiency from getting in the way by:

Tags: Hagerstown, Heating Repair
Posted in Heating | Comments Off on Don’t Let Heating Inefficiency Get in Your Way

Beware This Potential Furnace Danger

Monday, March 15th, 2021

Before we get started, we want to say that furnaces are not inherently dangerous. In fact, modern furnaces are built with more safety features today than ever before. However, when you don’t properly take care of your furnace, particularly a gas-powered one, it can become dangerous.

Furnaces are powerful, and a top choice for homeowners throughout Hagerstown and beyond. For climates like ours, they’re the perfect system. They’re cost-effective and a superior choice for many homeowners. They have a number of important components that must be cared for, though, with one of them being the heat exchanger. A cracked heat exchanger is the potential furnace danger were about to discuss below.

Tags: Furnace Repair, Hagerstown
Posted in Heating | Comments Off on Beware This Potential Furnace Danger

Noises You Don’t Want Your Heater to Make

Monday, February 15th, 2021

It’s that time of year. We are nearing the official end of winter and can maybe start thinking about our air conditioners. Sure, colder temps are still here for a while, but it’s always nice to dream, right?

Those dreams can come back to haunt you though if you let them discourage you from taking care of your heating needs. If your heater has worked “just fine” all winter so far, you may be tempted to ignore a weird symptom or two. One particular symptom homeowners tend to ignore (and later regret ignoring) is strange noises coming from their heating system.

Now, there is no such thing as a silent heater. You’re going to hear some noise during its operation. This is true whether you have a furnace, boiler, or heat pump system. What you don’t want to hear though, are noises that have grown louder, or noises you’ve never heard before coming from the system. Read on as we uncover what these potential noises are—then give us a call for quick and efficient repairs.

Tags: Hagerstown, Heating Services
Posted in Heating | Comments Off on Noises You Don’t Want Your Heater to Make