Category: Heating

Many things in life require regular check-ups and maintenance, from dental visits to annual physicals to your car’s routine oil changes. Your home’s furnace is no exception. In fact, failing to have this essential service performed can shave years off the unit’s lifespan, drive up heating costs, and can even void the manufacturer’s warranty. Simply… Continue reading Is An Annual Furnace Inspection Really Necessary?

You’re inside your home, beginning to shiver heating system as the temperature outside dips lower and lower. Hey, it’s winter, nothing unusual about that. Still, something’s not right since it’s getting colder and colder indoors too. Which makes you wonder: What’s going on with my furnace? So, let’s figure it out. 1. Someone changed the… Continue reading Why Your Heating System is Blowing Cold Air

Spoiler alert: your heating system won’t last forever. In fact, if you live in your home long enough, your system is certain to fail. Is there a “good news” side to this story?  Well, sort of – and that is, heating systems rarely fail without first issuing warning signals. So, if you take note of… Continue reading Is Your Heating System Failing? Here’s How to Tell.

When it comes to home heating problems, there are plenty furnance warning of people who live in the land of “denial”.  As in, it practically takes indoor popsicle toes before it sinks in that their furnace isn’t acting up to par. Luckily, there are plenty of warning signs that tell you “don’t wait until things… Continue reading Common Furnace Warning Signs

If you have oil heat then, from one year to the next, you can’t count on paying about the same as the year before. Could be more, less, or about the same – you just don’t know. When the price of oil is down, you’re happy, of course. When it goes up…well, you see where… Continue reading The Benefits of Converting from Oil to Gas Heat

Let’s say your furnace is on its last legs. It’s been a long, comfortable ride, but repair bills are mounting and, sooner or later, you’re going to face that dreaded “one repair bill too many.” Let’s further assume you’ve decided to replace it now and not wait for the bitter end when it completely fails.… Continue reading Furnace Fuel Efficiency – How Much is Enough?

In some homes, heat so easily escapes outdoors that its occupants are tempted to jump out a window after it. Kind of a drastic step, and one we don’t recommend. What we do recommend is discovering and employing practical ways to prevent heat loss and reduce your utility costs at the same time. The result… Continue reading How to Prevent Heat Loss

Selecting a home heating company when you suddenly lose heat is easy…you look for someone who can come out right away and accepts your chosen credit card. Later, you hold your breath and hope you made the right decision. But let’s say you’re a planner.  Someone who recently moved into your home and you want… Continue reading How to Select a Heating Company

Summer turning to winter in New Jersey is a mixed blessing, utility cost wise. While you’re thrilled to see your electricity go down once you no longer need your central air system, it’s just a matter of time before your heating costs make up the difference and maybe even surpass it. Tell you what…let’s deal… Continue reading How to Cut Home Heating Costs