Heating
Did you know that the average furnace lifespan is about 15 years? Even if you trade it in for a newer model before its time, it will not yield much in terms of resale value. This means keeping your furnace properly maintained is a smart move. Put simply, you need to consider running your furnace…
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You jump in the shower on a cold winter morning and if instead of a nice, warm, steamy shower you are hit with a torrent of frigid water. It’s the worst. If your hot water heater is on its last legs or you are interested in switching to something more modern and energy-efficient, then it…
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Winter is right around the corner so now is a good time to start getting ready for the cold weather. A commercial heating system is good for 10-15 years so whether you are replacing an old one or having one installed for the first time, you will want to be ready to make sure you…
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Perhaps you are planning to build a new home or are simply upgrading your existing living space. Either way, home heating is going to prove one of the main considerations in your planning. If you already have an HVAC system installed, that does not mean you will not need to review your heating system. Operating costs…
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Since their launch more than 70 years ago, wall heaters have adapted to the world around them, they remain a reliable and efficient heat source today. There are many ways to maintain your wall heaters that will benefit you economically and keep your system safe. In this article, we’ll look at how these clever devices…
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A furnace may seem at first sight to be a simple thing that warms the house. However when we are shopping for a new one, furnaces turn out to be quite a complex topic. Their thermal efficiency has been evolving for over a century, through natural draft, forced air, forced draft, and condensing phases. However,…
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Over time, furnace noise can become part of the family. Boom! The lights dim slightly, and a rush of air pours out of the vents or registers. Then, with a jarring thud, it is over. Gone as quickly as it came. At first, it is a charming part of your life and something that…
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The cost of heating homes began to rise in the 1970s, following successive energy crises. First, Western oil supplies shrank when Arab countries embargoed them following the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Then, in 1979, prices were again under upward pressure following the Iranian upheaval. These events were the dawn of the renewable energy revolution, in…
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