AW Heating & Cooling Blog: Archive for the ‘Heaters’ Category

Heater Replacement: When Your Furnace Is Ready to Retire

Monday, March 11th, 2024

As the backbone of your home’s comfort, your furnace works tirelessly to keep you warm during chilly seasons. However, like all appliances, it has a lifespan, and there comes a time when a furnace replacement in Maumee, OH is inevitable. In this blog post, we’ll explore some telltale signs that your HVAC system is ready to retire, emphasizing the importance of professional replacement to ensure your home stays warm and efficient.

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5 Strange Heat Pump Noises & What’s Causing Them

Monday, February 12th, 2024

A heat pump is an essential component of your home’s heating and cooling system, ensuring comfort year-round. However, unusual noises emanating from your heat pump may signal underlying issues that require prompt attention. In this blog post, we’ll explore five strange heat pump noises, unravel their causes, and discuss why professional heat pump services in Toledo, OH are crucial.

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4 Bad Things That Happen From Lack of Heater Maintenance

Monday, February 27th, 2023
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The HVAC systems in anyone’s home are like unsung heroes. They do so much behind the scenes but we don’t really recognize them until we realize we need them.

Your heater does its job but it can only do it so well when maintenance is ignored. When you don’t attend to heating maintenance in Maumee, OH, this is what can happen.

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When to Replace Your Furnace (It’s Not When You Think)

Monday, December 5th, 2022
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You’ve looked up information about your furnace before. You always see the same lifespan every time you look it up, but did you know your furnace has the chance to last for longer than average? It’s difficult to know when to replace your furnace, but it could be later than you originally believed. Let’s talk about why, and whether or not you need furnace replacement in Sylvania, OH.

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How Much Money Can You Save With Heating Maintenance?

Monday, November 7th, 2022
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Heating maintenance helps your heater run more efficiently and heat your house faster, but that’s not the best reason to get regular maintenance. You can actually save money with the heating maintenance in Toledo, OH residents trust by reaping the rewards of these three main benefits.

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Is a Gas Furnace Better Than an Electric Furnace?

Monday, January 3rd, 2022
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If you’ve come across this blog post, then there’s a good chance that you are on the lookout for a new furnace. We hope that this isn’t because your current system just broke down and you need reliable heat now. Either way, however, it’s important that you not rush into an HVAC purchase or installation.

Doing so can leave you with a heating system that isn’t properly matched for your home, and as a result, doesn’t perform as efficiently as it should be able to.

So, it’s important to work with a pro and make sure you get all the information you need before you schedule your furnace installation. For instance, what’s the difference between a gas or electric furnace? Is one better than the other? Read on to find out!

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How to Stay Warm While You Wait for Furnace Repairs

Monday, December 6th, 2021
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It’s no secret that it gets pretty cold here in the Toledo area during the winter. You need a fully functional and efficiently operating furnace to get you through. This is a lot more likely if you invest in annual maintenance! Routine preventative maintenance allows our technicians to fully inspect, clean, and adjust components that need it–all of which helps you avoid sudden and unexpected repair needs.

What if your furnace breaks down between tune-ups though, or has a problem that interrupts furnace operation? This is of course a frustrating problem to have, and can’t be fixed with the snap of your fingers. We’re fast, but there’s always going to be a waiting period–so what do you do to keep your family comfortable while you wait for furnace repairs? Read on for some ideas!

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Are You Experiencing Any of These Common Heating Problems?

Monday, January 4th, 2021
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Whether you’re using a gas furnace, electric heat pump, or some other type of central heating system, your heater is a complex piece of machinery. When caring for an appliance as important as this you are going to need one thing—professional help. Trained and experienced HVAC technicians, such as the folks on our team, will help ensure that your heating system runs as efficiently and effectively as possible, for as long as possible. We do this through professional and accurate installation, reliable repairs, and diligent maintenance.

Still though, even with all this, repair needs do crop up. No heating system is indestructible!

If you have a central heating system, but especially if you’re using a furnace, then this blog post is for you. Below, we have uncovered some signs that your furnace is suffering. These problems are relatively common—enough so that they’re what we get called for the most—so we can tell you what’s probably going on, and you can count on us to fix it. Read on!

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Don’t Let Your Furnace Suffer from This Dangerous Problem

Monday, February 3rd, 2020
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If you’re like most homeowners in our area, you use a furnace heating system to keep your living space warm during the winter. Gas-powered furnaces are the most popular type of residential heating system across the country, after all.

They not only produce a large amount of heat, but they do so at less expense than electric furnaces because natural gas costs less than electricity per unit.

However, natural gas appliances do come with a risk. That’s not to say they’re inherently dangerous. But if you skip maintenance or don’t keep up on small repair needs, problems can grow and you can end up with a dangerous situation on your hands. One of these possible situations is a cracked heat exchanger.

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Heater Sounds You Shouldn’t Ignore

Monday, December 9th, 2019
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When it comes to the holiday season, there are some common things you’ll hear—perhaps carolers traveling through your neighborhood, holiday music on your radio, toy and gift ads on the TV. What you shouldn’t be hearing, however, are strange and unfamiliar noises coming from your heating system.

Now, no heating system is silent. You’re going to hear it cycle on and off. If you have a ducted system, you’ll hear the ducts making a bit of noise as they expand and contract with the temperature fluctuations going through them. You’ll also, of course, hear the whoosh of air as the heat blows through your vents.

But you shouldn’t expect to hear much else beyond this. If you notice sounds you’ve never heard before or loud noises that just don’t seem normal, it’s likely time to give us a call. Keep reading as we delve into what types of sounds we’re referring to.

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