Facemyer Air Conditioning and Heating Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

How Does a Geothermal HVAC System Work?

Monday, October 21st, 2024

If you’re thinking about investing in a geothermal HVAC system, you may be wondering exactly how it works. After all, geothermal units are set up in a completely unique way compared to other types of HVAC systems.

The great news is, geothermal heating and cooling in Oviedo, FL, is a great investment to make for your home and family. You can keep reading to learn how these systems work, and why they are an excellent solution for our area. Plus you can learn the factors that impact whether or not your home is eligible so you have an idea of whether or not you can get one. 

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Tips to Maximize Heating this Winter

Monday, October 7th, 2024
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We may not face terribly cold winters here in Florida, but you still want to be warm as temperatures dip lower. We have some tips to help you maximize heating no matter what type of heater you have installed. Aside from the tips below, you can also prioritize professional heater service in Winter Park, FL

Our team can help when you face unexpected or unexplained heating problems. Just give us a call any time you need professional assistance. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about ways to maximize your home’s energy efficiency while keeping energy costs lower. These tips will also help keep cooling costs down the rest of the year.

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What Can Go Wrong During Furnace Installation? This Can

Monday, January 15th, 2024

Getting a brand-new furnace installation in Winter Springs is exciting, but there’s a bit of setup that goes into it. The most important day for your heater is the day it’s installed because it sets the tone for how it will operate for the rest of its lifespan. Let’s take a look at what can go wrong during installation so you’ll know what to look for.

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The One Major Rule of Thumb for Replacing Your Furnace

Monday, January 1st, 2024

Your furnace has had its highs and its lows. It’s on the older side, so it encounters some problems that a brand-new furnace doesn’t. But just because it’s old doesn’t mean it’s out of the race yet.

It’s not as hard as you might think to determine when the repair is worth it, or when it’s simply time to put a new unit in its stead. Let’s help you figure out furnace replacement in Sanford right now.

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The One Thing Homeowners Get Wrong About Heating Repairs

Monday, December 18th, 2023

Your heater isn’t doing okay right now (otherwise you wouldn’t be here reading this), but you might have it a little twisted. In fact, it might not be a problem with your heater at all. Wild, right? When you’re the one responsible for footing the bill, and you’re the one living with the lack of heating, you’re prone to jump to conclusions and panic since this is a big issue for your home. We’re here to say that you don’t have to.

If it comes down to it, you have us for heating repair in Sanford, but the problem might be fixable on your end in the first place. Let’s explain how.

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Is it Your Thermostat or Your Furnace? Let’s Find Out

Monday, December 4th, 2023

Your furnace has a lot of working parts, so when it doesn’t work, it’s reasonable to assume something inside of it has failed. Something is getting in the way of it functioning the way it’s supposed to. But in reality, your furnace might be 100% A-okay. The real culprit could be your thermostat.

When we handle furnace repair in Oviedo, sometimes we find that it’s the thermostat all along. That might sound like a really specific and unique problem, so let us explain why your thermostat might be the reason your furnace stopped working.

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Uncommon Heating Repairs You Didn’t Know About

Monday, October 23rd, 2023

When it comes to heating repairs, most homeowners are familiar with common issues like a malfunctioning thermostat, a clogged filter, or a faulty pilot light. We’ve all been there at one point or another, but heating systems can encounter less common issues that’ll catch you by surprise from time to time. Let’s take a look at some unlikely but still possible problems that’ll result in heater repair services.

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Heat Pump vs. Electric Furnace: Which Is Better?

Monday, January 30th, 2023
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Homes that have a connection to a natural gas line often use a gas furnace to provide heating

This is sensible, as it makes the best use of the gas supply and takes advantage of the immense heating power and reliability of a gas furnace. 

But what about all-electric homes? 

There are two standard options to heat a home using only electricity. The most common for many decades was the electric furnace.

Now, the heat pump has emerged as a popular alternative. Is there a clear choice between these two when it comes to choosing your home heating in Maitland, FL?

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Ways to Tell It’s Time to Call for Furnace Repair

Monday, January 16th, 2023
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Furnaces aren’t equipped with complex computer systems that alert you to problems as soon as they start to occur (at least not yet), so often major malfunctions can sneak up on you.

You don’t want your furnace to catch you by surprise in the middle of winter when it abruptly breaks down. The best way to detect early problems is to know the warning signs.

Below we’ve listed the ways to tell you that you need to call us for furnace repair in Altamonte Springs, FL. When in doubt, always rely on the professionals to diagnose your furnace troubles and find solutions.

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What Actually Happens During Heater Maintenance?

Monday, November 21st, 2022

It’s no secret that a lot of people are in financial trouble this year. With record-breaking inflation, as well as the cost of goods and services going up, people want to make sure they know where their money is going. We completely understand, and we’re not really in the business of convincing our customers to pay for anything they don’t need. So, usually the first thing to get scrutiny from customers on a budget is heater maintenance.

But the truth is that heater maintenance in Winter Park, FL is actually much more valuable than most people realize. In fact, depending on the type of heating system you have, it could help tremendously with the safety, comfort, and efficiency of your home, as long as it’s invested in yearly.

Keep in mind, the money you don’t spend on maintenance might be money spent later on early repairs or the energy required to run your inefficient and neglected heating system!

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