Furnace Articles

Your fuel-burning furnace has a number of mechanisms allowing it to run safely and effectively. These features prevent fires and protect your indoor air quality (IAQ). They also work to prevent internal errors from damaging large portions of your furnace.

A furnace is a major investment for any homeowner in Kenner. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system sometime during home ownership.

Winter in Metairie is shaping up to be especially harsh this year. Can you imagine not having your furnace to help you make it through? You go to turn it on … and instead of rushing warm air through your ducts, it rattles, groans, and then just sits in sullen silence, clearly protesting another season of overworked servitude.

You’ll be pleased to know that some of today’s gas furnaces burn at an efficiency rating from 98 to 99 percent, according to This Old House.

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Kenner home.

Modern furnaces burn at up to 97 percent efficiency. Keep this in mind if you’ve owned your heater for 10 years or longer.

So, you’re thinking about upgrading your Louisiana heating and cooling system. Have you ever heard of dual fuel? 

Is your furnace blowing air without pause? If so, you’re probably feeling a bit concerned. First, your Kenner house most likely feels like an oven. On top of that, your utility bill will be considerably higher with your furnace constantly running. Believe it or not, this is a fairly common problem our professionals at Precise Comfort & Climate Specialists see frequently, so you don’t need to worry.

Nobody wants a problem with their furnace—but even the most efficient systems have to be replaced at some point.

You just discovered there is a puddle of water on the floor in front of your furnace. What does this mean? Why would your furnace be leaking water? 

As the leaves change color here in Louisiana, our team at Precise Comfort and Climate Specialists is preparing for an important time of the year—furnace inspection season.

If your heating or air conditioning system suddenly stops working in your Westwego home, it’s easy to think the worst. However, sometimes the malfunction is not really caused by your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system at all, but actually from a broken thermostat.

If you need a new furnace, you may be overwhelmed by the options available. Turn to our team to help you make the right choice.

Furnace filters. They’re one of those items not really on the top of everyone’s minds, but they are important and can have a big impact. At Precise Comfort and Climate Specialists, we know with the right furnace filter

t’s normal for your furnace to make some noise. For instance, a dull hum is to be expected. However, louder noises might spell trouble for your heating unit’s components.

An electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or Average Fuel Utilization Efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages.

There are furnace-fan settings on your thermostat for ON and AUTO. Which option is the best choice? There are devotees of both settings.

Is your energy bill too high in the winter? Are you looking for ways to cut costs? There are a number of simple things you can do at home to save money. Some of them are bigger projects, but most are simple things you can do.

However, the last thing you want to worry about when the weather takes a turn toward winter is a broken furnace. Our team at Precise Comfort & Climate Specialists wants to help you be prepared by providing the following furnace maintenance tips.

Your furnace filter is the unsung hero of your furnace. It quietly does its job without any fuss and allows the rest of the furnace to do its job. It’s not a complicated item, but there are some basics we at Precise Comfort and Climate Specialists think you should know to help it do its job.

Here in New Orleans, you need to think about preparing your HVAC system for fall maintenance. Keep reading to learn why this is important.

To avoid costly, and possibly dangerous emergency repairs, remember your regular HVAC maintenance tasks, as well as your annual clean and check…