If you’re smelling any type of burning odor from your heater, that signals an immediate reason for concern. While heaters […]
Category: Heating
Dec
04
Why Is My Gas Furnace Not Blowing Hot Air?
If cold air is flowing from your vents when the heat is turned on, that can be a huge concern during the colder months. To figure out why your furnace is blowing out cold air, read John C. Flood's guide to troubleshooting why cold air is flowing from your vents when your gas furnace is on.
Nov
13
What is a Good Hot Water Heater Recovery Rate?
There are several things you need to consider when selecting a water heater for your home, including size, fuel type, […]
Nov
03
How Much Does a Furnace Inspection Cost?
As temperatures — and eventually snowflakes — begin to fall during the winter months ahead, knowing you have a cozy, […]
Oct
16
Baseboard Heating vs. Forced Air: Which is Best?
There’s long been a debate between baseboard heating vs. forced air, and for good reason. Baseboard heating can be an […]
Oct
08
Why Is My House Cold Even With the Heat On?
If you're asking yourself why is my house cold even though you have your heat turned up, your HVAC system needs help. Learn how to troubleshoot this problem or call the heating experts at John C. Flood to figure out why your house is so cold.
Oct
07
Boiler vs. Furnace: What's the Difference?
What types of heat systems work best for your home? In comparing and contrasting a boiler vs. furnace, it’s necessary to assess which heating system offers the most warmth for your home while simultaneously cutting down on energy costs. Read more as John C. Flood explains boiler vs. furnace heating.
Jul
24
How To Tell If Your Thermostat Is Broken
To see if the thermostat is communicating with the furnace, set the temperature five degrees higher than your normal temperature and see if the heat kicks on — that should help you determine whether the device is prompting the furnace to engage. Obviously, if the system is set to “cool” and you want heat, switch the setting.
May
28
The Pros and Cons of Baseboard Heat
In older homes, baseboard heat used to be very popular. Read about electric baseboard heating pros & cons to see you should stick with your current system.
Jan
24
Everything You Need To Know About HVAC Load Calculations
Heating and cooling load calculations can help make your home more energy-efficient and comfortable. Here's how to easily find your BTUs without an HVAC calculator on hand.
Nov
29
What Is The Emergency Heat Switch On My Thermostat For And When Should I Use It?
A lot of people are under the impression that the emergency heat setting should be used when it gets cold outside. However, the “em heat setting” is only supposed to be used in actual cases of emergency.
Nov
01
How To Fix a Failed Furnace Ignitor
There are a few common indicators that hint that you have a malfunctioning ignitor. Here are a few of the signs you should look for when suspecting that something is wrong with your heater.
Oct
04
The Best Home Improvement Ideas For Winter
Tackling winter home improvement projects while you have some extra downtime is the best way to stay entertained while being productive during the colder months.
Sep
27
When Should I Switch My Thermostat From Cool To Heat Setting?
With the constant temperature fluctuations throughout the fall season, how do you avoid running back and forth to adjust your thermostat — or worse, switching back and forth between your air conditioning and heating systems?
Aug
16
What To Know When Upgrading Your HVAC System
Even systems that are well maintained usually have components that begin to wear out after a decade. There are several indicators of when to replace your HVAC system.