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

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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Use Sunshine for Your Heating Efficiency!

Monday, February 28th, 2022

We live in the good old sunshine state, so we figured it would be appropriate to have a blog post dedicated to sunlight! It’s seriously great, it doesn’t really matter if you’re a gardener, a hard worker, or even a pro-napper. Sunshine is essentially part of what powers our whole world, and wouldn’t it be great if it helped you heat your home?

Well, when it comes to heating in Longwood, FL, sunshine does greatly affect your heating bills. The less you’re utilizing the sunlight that comes through your windows and onto your property, the more you’re probably paying for conventional heating methods like a heat pump or a furnace. So, let’s talk about a few strategies that you can use to maximize sunlight while minimizing the heating bills. Who knows, there might be a few days where you don’t even need to run your heater because it’s just so bright, warm, and sunny in your home!

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3 Reasons to Call for Furnace Repair

Monday, February 14th, 2022

We know that we’re getting towards the end of the heating season, but that’s no reason to start leaving our furnaces in the dust! In fact, the later half of the season is almost more important when it comes to furnace repair in Orlando, FL. Think about it, our furnaces have gone through a whole series of months at this point and they might be in dire need of support.

Furnace repair isn’t just a “yes or no” type of deal. It’s more like a spectrum. You might have a furnace that’s making strange noises or driving up the heating bill, but it still works and provides heat to your home. Does this mean you need furnace repairs, or could you keep going to finish out the season?

Well, we’re going to make the argument today that ignoring some of these problems, and trying to venture on without repairs might be a bad idea.

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