Dewees HVAC Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Gas Furnaces’

How Your Furnace’s Air Filter Controls More Than You Think

Monday, December 4th, 2023

Your furnace is a forced air heating system. That means it needs a constant supply of fresh air to properly function, otherwise you end up with a machine that runs at half capacity. Or worse: it begins to develop problems that it otherwise wouldn’t, causing you more money over the course of its lifespan.

Getting timely furnace repair in Conway, AR is how you get ahead of problems before they compound and cost you more money. One of the best ways to do that is by changing out your air filter on a regular basis, and today, we’re going to explain why that’s so important.

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How Your Furnace’s Air Filter Controls More Than You Think

Monday, November 20th, 2023

Your furnace’s air filter seems like a basic part of the whole setup, but its role is so critical that you can’t afford to forget about it. You know it catches dust and debris so it doesn’t get into the air you breathe, but beyond that, it does so much more.

One of the most common reasons homeowners need furnace repair in Conway, AR is because they don’t switch out their air filters enough, and that causes problems. Let’s walk through the different ways your air filter controls your furnace.

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How Long Can a Home Furnace Last?

Monday, November 7th, 2022

As winter approaches, you’ll start to focus more and more on your home’s heating system. If your house is like the majority in our area, you have a furnace to handle your winter comfort needs. You may have had your current furnace for many years, and this prompts a good question to ask yourself before the cold arrives: How long can you expect this furnace to last?

Below we’ll look into the question of furnace longevity, what can affect it, and when to know it’s time to replace your home’s furnace.

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The Nonstop Furnace: Why It Runs for So Long

Monday, March 28th, 2022

A common problem homeowners may face with their furnace is when the furnace keeps shutting off early, failing to complete a full heating cycle.

But the opposite problem can occur as well: a furnace that runs for too long, seeming to never cycle down. This creates a huge energy waste, makes a house to hot, and puts so much strain on the furnace that it will wear down rapidly. If you’ve encountered a “runaway furnace,” you’re right to feel concerned. In most situations, a furnace that’s running for too long will need professional furnace repair in Maumelle, AR.

We’ll look closer into this problem and the reasons it occurs.

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How Your Gas Furnace Runs Safely

Monday, February 14th, 2022

Sometimes, people feel edgy about using a natural gas furnace in their home. They might think a gas furnace is an accident waiting to happen, either causing a fire because of uncontrolled combustion or sending toxic carbon monoxide into the house. Although these problems can occur, they’re rare—especially if a furnace receives routine maintenance inspections and tune-ups each year. When we inspect a furnace during maintenance, we check carefully for any potential hazards and then fix them. For older furnaces, we may recommend a replacement.

We want you to feel safe in your home with your furnace, which is why we’ve created this post about the safety features of gas furnaces. You’ll always need annual maintenance, but these features will prevent most possible safety problems so you can enjoy the powerful warmth from your gas furnace in peace.

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