Furnace Articles

When it comes time to replace your current standard-efficiency furnace, there are so many decisions to make. One of the primary ones is what level of efficiency you need for your new system.

When your furnace heats cold winter air, it just raises the temperature. As the air warms up, it feels drier because the relative humidity drops.

Prepping your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for winter not only enhances your safety and your furnace’s efficiency, it can help keep your repair budget in line during cold weather.

The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity.

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Wilkes Barre home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room, causing spotty heating or cooling.

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Kingston home.

It’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many Kingston homeowners follow the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Everyone is busy and many seemingly more important priorities tend to creep up every month to consume time and money.