Furnace Articles

How Can I Make My Furnace Last Longer?

November 15, 2024
How Can I Make My Furnace Last Longer?
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. Continue Reading

What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

September 30, 2024
What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace? Worried senior smartphone user getting bad, concerning news message, holding mobile phone, looking away, feeling stressed, anxious, thinking over problems, sms answer.
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 Mequon home. Continue Reading

What Is a Dual Fuel Heating System?

February 15, 2024
What Is a Dual Fuel Heating System? Women looking at device with serious expression.
So, you’re thinking about upgrading your Wisconsin heating and cooling system. Have you ever heard of dual fuel? Continue Reading

How Do I Know When It’s Time to Buy a New Furnace?

November 8, 2023
How Do I Know When It’s Time to Buy a New Furnace? Mature adult woman carrying firewood.
Nobody wants a problem with their furnace—but even the most efficient systems have to be replaced at some point. Continue Reading

Schedule Your Annual Furnace Inspection Now

September 6, 2023
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What’s at the top of your fall to-do list? Make sure it is your furnace.  Continue Reading

Why Won’t My Furnace Stop Running?

March 8, 2023
Image of someone working on a furnace. Why Won't My Furnace Stop Running?
Is your furnace blowing air without pause? If so, you’re probably feeling a bit concerned. Continue Reading

What to Do When Your Furnace Is Leaking Water

February 8, 2023
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We take great pride in offering practical solutions that add comfort and safety to your Sussex home or business. Continue Reading

Why Is My Furnace Filter Soggy?

January 25, 2023
A furnace filter. Why Is My Furnace Filter Soggy?
You have just inspected your air filter, only to find it is sopping wet! Thoughts begin to race through your head, and you ask yourself, Is my furnace breaking down? Continue Reading

6 Ways Your Furnace Keeps You Safe

January 17, 2023
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Your fuel-burning furnace has a number of mechanisms allowing it to run safely and effectively. These features prevent fires and protect your indoor air quality (IAQ) Continue Reading

Heat Pump Versus Furnace

December 23, 2022
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Looking to install a new heater in your Sussex home? Your two most popular choices are a heat pump and a furnace. Each one has advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other. Continue Reading

Is HVAC Preventative Maintenance Worth It?

September 15, 2022
Air conditioner with maintenance tools and service reminder in residential back yard. Is HVAC Preventative Maintenance Worth It?
Want to know the best way to stop problems with your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system before they start? Create a preventative maintenance plan. Continue Reading

What Does AFUE Mean?

December 14, 2021
What Does AFUE Mean?
While an air conditioner’s efficiency is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, an electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or average fuel utilization efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages, letting you know how much of your fuel is actually used to heat your Wisconsin home and how much fuel is wasted. Continue Reading

How Does My Gas Furnace Work?

November 16, 2021
How Does My Gas Furnace Work?
Although today’s furnaces can generate heat using a variety of fuels, natural gas is one of the most popular. Natural gas furnaces typically use a combination of methane and other carbon-based gases. Continue Reading

Fall HVAC Maintenance

August 31, 2021
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As the saying goes, “Time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are going, moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Mequon you need to think about preparing your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for fall maintenance. Continue Reading