The statistics tell the story about the hazards of storage in a mechanical room that contains a gas-fired furnace. According to the National Fire Protection Association, during a recent five-year period an average of over […]
Heat exchangers are vital furnace components. They can also be dangerous if something goes wrong with them. That’s why it’s important for homeowners to have a basic understanding of what heat exchangers are and how […]
Today’s energy-efficient propane and natural gas furnaces rely on an electronic igniter to start the furnace. Before electronic ignition became widespread, the vast majority of furnaces used pilot lights to ignite the furnace burner. If […]
Even though we’re blessed here in Yuma with very moderate winter temperatures, we still need to turn on the furnace now and then for the occasional cold spell. Make sure yours is ready whenever that […]
Nearly all homes in the Yuma area have central, forced-air HVAC systems that are either heat pumps or use gas furnaces for heating and an air conditioner for cooling. Dirty coils in either type affect […]
The heat exchanger is not only the most costly component of your furnace, but it also plays a key role in safe fuel combustion. Learning how this critical component works can help you understand the […]
