Furnace Articles

5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check

September 23, 2022
A maintenance worker servicing a furnace with green gloves.

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.

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Tips to Troubleshoot Your Thermostat

February 10, 2021

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.

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What Are the Different Types of Furnaces?

November 12, 2020
Furnace Flames

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.

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What Are the Basics of Furnace Filters?

February 18, 2020
Mature man taking out a dirty air filter from a home ceiling air return vent.

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

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What’s That Sound Coming From My Furnace?

February 3, 2020
Elderly man sitting on comfy sofa and researching furnace sounds on laptop.

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.

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What is AFUE?

January 16, 2020
Young couple looks confused by AFUE while working on a laptop together. terms.

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.

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Furnace Fan Setting—On or Auto?

January 2, 2020
Woman adjusting home thermostat.

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

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How Can I Save Money on My Heating Bill This Winter?

October 28, 2019
Heating technician writing up a fall maintenance plan.

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.

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7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

October 14, 2019
HVAC technicians standing by their repair and service van.

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.

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Furnace Filters 101

September 26, 2019
New furnace filter for good HVAC maintenance.

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.

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