Category Archives: Furnaces

Have You Delayed Buying A Furnace? Why An End-Of-Season Purchase Makes Sense

By Harold Kimrey | Published: March 29, 2012

Buying a furnace is a major investment that will have a strong impact on your home’s energy costs and comfort for years to come. While it may seem counter-intuitive, the

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Furnace Noise: Pay Attention To Those Clicks, Pops And Bangs

By Harold Kimrey | Published: March 6, 2012

Mysterious furnace noises shouldn’t be ignored, as they often signal underlying problems that you should have addressed promptly — before they grow into much larger and more expensive issues.

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Buying A Furnace Online: Why You’re Likely To Get More Than You Bargained For

By Harold Kimrey | Published: March 1, 2012

Buying a furnace online may seem like a great way to save money. However, there are several factors about buying online that may cause your “bargain” to end up costing

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Red-Tagged Furnace: Replacing The Unit Vs. Replacing The Heat Exchanger

By Harold Kimrey | Published: February 28, 2012

The day may come when you are faced with a red-tagged furnace, most likely because the heat exchanger has cracked. If that’s the case, an HVAC expert will affix a

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Compare The AFUE Ratings, But Run The Numbers, Too When You’re Buying A Furnace

By Harold Kimrey | Published: February 23, 2012

If you want lower energy bills, you need a more efficient furnace. The efficiency of furnaces is determined by annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) ratings. The higher the rating, which

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Four Easy Ways To Maximize Heating-System Efficiency

By Harold Kimrey | Published: February 9, 2012

An efficient heating system can reduce your energy costs while also keeping your family warm and cozy all winter long. You don’t need to purchase a new furnace to reduce

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MERV Filters: Selecting The One That’s Right For Your System

By Harold Kimrey | Published: February 7, 2012

Winter is bearing down hard on northwest Arkansas, which means your furnace is going to get a real workout for several months. One simple way to improve the performance of your

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Furnace Replacement: Choosing A Correctly Sized Unit With The Features And Efficiency Rating That Are Right For Your Home

By Harold Kimrey | Published: January 24, 2012

When it comes to furnace replacement, size matters. In other words, the efficiency of your new furnace depends on it being the correct size for your home. Finding the correct

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Did You Know Furnace Efficiency Is (In Part) Affected By The Motor?

By Harold Kimrey | Published: December 29, 2011

Furnace efficiency can be affected by factors ranging from filter cleanliness to the amount of ductwork insulation. Often overlooked in heating system efficiency is the role of the furnace motor.

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Need Increased Energy Savings? Get Home Equipment Ready For Cooler Temperatures

By Harold Kimrey | Published: December 13, 2011

Some parts of the country have already seen their first snowfall, which means winter is not far off for the rest of us. Here are a few areas where you

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