Heating Equipment
Emergency Heat Keeps it Cozy
A wonderful feature of heat pumps is that they rarely leave a customer out in the cold. Heat pumps incorporate a supplemental or “second-stage” heating source that’s in place for emergencies and heat pump support. This is sometimes interchangeably called “auxiliary heat” or “emergency heat,” but it’s important to understand these are two different modes…
Read More5 Tips To Cut Your Home Heating & Utility Bill
Historically, the average high temperature for December in Central New Jersey is 43 degrees and the low is 28. With freezing temperatures, there’s no doubt you’ll want your heat on full blast to keep your home as comfortable as possible this winter. Last winter was 35% warmer than usual, resulting in lower utility bills. However, when…
Read More3 Ways To Prepare Your HVAC System For Cold Weather
With winter just around the corner, we wanted to share essential TIPS for making sure your HVAC system is prepared for the cold and blustery days to come. Clean or replace the filter every 90 days to make sure your HVAC system is operating as efficiently as possible. Program your thermostat to adjust to a…
Read MoreSeasonal Tips for Heating Systems
Maintenance Follow manufacturer’s routine maintenance directions. Have entire system checked once a year by a qualified service technician. What Homeowners Can Do: Check Filters Permanent – Clean with mild detergent, per manufacturer’s recommendations, every 30 to 60 days. Replaceable – Replace every 30 to 60 days. Windows and Doors Keep closed when system is running.…
Read MoreHeating 101
Furnaces A Residential Furnace keeps your home warm during the cold months, and can be an integral part of a central air conditioning and/or indoor air quality system. The basic components of a furnace system are: A burner, through which gas (natural or propane) or oil is delivered and burned. A heat exchanger, where…
Read MoreImprove Air Quality and Extend the Life of Your Equipment with Proper Duct Cleaning
A maze of heating and air conditioning ducts runs inside the walls and floors of 80 percent of American homes. As the supply ducts blow air into the rooms, return ducts inhale airborne dust and suck it back into the blower. Add moisture to this mixture and you’ve got a breeding ground for allergy-inducing molds,…
Read MoreMedia Filters vs. Standard Furnace Filters
Most houses with forced-air furnaces have a standard furnace filter made from loosely woven spun-glass fibers designed to keep it and its ductwork clean. Unfortunately, they don’t improve indoor air quality. That takes a media filter, which sits in between the main return duct and the blower cabinet. Made of a deeply pleated, paper-like material,…
Read MoreHow To Properly Maintain Heating Equipment
Heat pumps and oil-fired furnaces and boilers need a yearly professional tune-up. Gas-fired equipment burns cleaner; it should be serviced every other year. Step 1 A close inspection will uncover leaks, soot, rust, rot, corroded electrical contacts and frayed wires. In furnace (forced-air) and boiler (hot-water) systems, the inspection should also cover the chimney, ductwork…
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