What is the “capacitor” in my furnace, and what does it do?

When calling your nearby heating repair service when there’s a problem with your furnace, a little homeowner knowledge goes a long way to expedite a repair. This is part of a series of articles to help you better understand how your furnace works. You may have heard the term “capacitor” in regards to your home’s […]
How Does a Furnace Work?

Although furnaces can differ from model to model, they all operate on similar principles. In this post, we explain in general principles how a forced air furnace works and describe potential troubles you may encounter with your furnace.
Top Furnace Problems (part 2 of 2)

In part two of this two-part blog post, we examine the most common problems that we see when we go out on furnace service calls. Read on to discover the adventures our certified HVAC technicians encounter daily when trying to resolve furnace problems for our customers.
Top Furnace Problems (part 1 of 2)

In part one of this two-part blog post, we examine the most common problems that we see when we go out on furnace service calls. Read on to discover the adventures our certified HVAC technicians encounter daily when trying to resolve furnace problems for our customers.
The Ultimate Columbus Ohio Furnace Tune-Up Checklist

When it starts to get cooler outside, one of the most important things you can do is have your home’s furnace checked. Read on, and we’ll review a several items you should have professionally inspected before the temperature drops and the snow flies. Before you use your furnace for the first time in the coming […]
5 HINTS IT MIGHT BE TIME FOR A FURNACE REPAIR… OR A NEW FURNACE?

Ohio winters are no cakewalk. We count on the furnaces in our homes to keep our families warm and comfortable during the bleak, gray days of seemingly endless cold. Like any other mechanical system, your home’s heating system requires routine maintenance to keep in running at an optimum level. Anything mechanical, with moving parts, will […]
Ten Tips to Choose the Right HVAC Contractor

Whether you’re looking for HVAC repair, maintenance or new equipment installation, choosing the right contractor is absolutely vital. If you choose the best air conditioning or furnace contractor, he will do the job professionally and offer a high-quality service. But if you land on the wrong one, he may end up doing a poor job. With all the HVAC contractors available, how can you figure the right one for your installation or maintenance project? Here are tips to help you pick the right contractor for a great experience and excellent results.
Vacation Time and Your HVAC System

Follow these tips for best practices for saving energy and having a comfortable home to return to… no matter the time of year.
Four Issues to Avoid in Your Columbus HVAC System

As a homeowner, you are responsible for several things–one of them being your HVAC system. You may be comfortable performing many home improvement tasks around your house; some tasks, like maintaining your home heating and air conditioning equipment, require a professionally trained HVAC technician. No matter who performs it, it is important to keep getting your HVAC system serviced on a regular basis. When you follow through with the proper maintenance, you are preventing your systems from breaking down, sustaining damage, and avoid potential health risks to your family. The low cost maintenance fees could save you from larger bills down the road.
Repair or Replace Your HVAC System? A Guide to Help You Decide

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems come in handy to create a comfortable indoor environment. When it’s hot, they cool us, and when it’s cold, they warm us. Also, they clean the air coming inside to make sure we breathe clean. However, HVAC systems are mechanical, which means that they’re susceptible to damage over […]