Category Archives: Furnaces

A Cracked Heat Exchanger Creates Significant Home Hazards

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: March 12, 2013

A poorly maintained furnace or one that has developed mechanical problems such as a cracked heat exchanger can be a safety hazard as well as an unnecessary drain on your

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A Hybrid Heat System Is a Worthwhile Upgrade Option

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: March 6, 2013

Putting a heat pump together with a furnace yields a hybrid heat system. This type of system promotes energy conservation and savings. Learn why the furnace and heat pump make

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Condensing Furnaces: How They Reduce Your Utility Bills

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: February 28, 2013

Standard furnaces offer homeowners a way to effectively heat their homes using inexpensive natural gas. The condensing furnace is a high-efficiency heating system that encourages peak energy savings. It  also

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The Gas-Fired Furnace In Your Sacramento Home: How It Does The Job

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: January 25, 2013

Winters tend to be a little milder in California than they are elsewhere, but we certainly need our heating systems here. Many residents have adopted newer technologies, including solar, but

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Gas Furnace Features: Bells, Whistles Or Essentials? You Decide

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: January 4, 2013

It may have been some years since you bought a gas furnace, and if you’re shopping for a replacement now, you may be surprised at all the furnace features you

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Checking And Changing The Filter In Your Furnace: So Easy To Do, So Easy To Forget

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: December 18, 2012

You vacuum your carpet every week. You clean the sinks and the shower. You dust the furniture. But there may be something in your home that’s absolutely filthy — and

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Furnace Troubleshooting Tips

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: November 29, 2012

Plenty of things can go wrong with a furnace, which is why some easy furnace troubleshooting tips can come in handy.

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A Buyer’s Guide To Energy-Efficient Furnaces

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: October 31, 2012

If you’ve owned your home for a while, you’ve probably made quite a few improvements. Perhaps you’ve managed to avoid replacing the furnace, but now you’re thinking that you’ll soon

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Signs That Your Furnace May Be About To Fail

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: October 18, 2012

Even in sunny Sacramento, having a heating system is essential, considering that winter temperatures commonly drop to the 30s and 40s. Fall is the ideal time to take a look

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Boost Furnace Efficiency With Ceiling Fans

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: October 2, 2012

Many homes throughout the greater Sacramento area have ceiling fans installed. The air movement they create in the heat of summer makes occupants feel much cooler. With fans, less air

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