Oh, the irony! You might assume that a fire in the furnace is something desirable, when in fact, it is not. Small bursts of flame that are supposed to be in your furnace are one thing; full-blown fires are quite another. If you have recently experienced an actual furnace fire, then you know how dangerous and damaging these things are. It can take an HVAC technician almost an entire day to complete furnace repairs and/or replace your furnace after a fire.
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Your home's heating oil supplies can be a major expense that can be unavoidable for keeping your home comfortable. While you may assume that there is little that can be done to help you control the costs of your heating oil, there are a handful of steps that can be taken to ensure that your heating oil expenses are as low as possible without forcing you to keep your house cooler than you prefer.
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Your HVAC system has a fan in it that is an essential component that helps the unit run. If your fan fails, the HVAC system can't move the air it produces through your entire home. A fan can stop working for several reasons, and here are two of them that are common.
Capacitor Issues
One reason that the fan stopped working suddenly might be that you have a bad capacitor. Think of a capacitor like a battery.
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Many people think that the only way to fix their AC or heater is to call an HVAC professional. While there are a lot of possible technical issues that should only be fixed by professionals, there are a few simple things that you can do to increase the functionality of your HVAC system. This article explains a couple of easy DIY HVAC repair jobs that could dramatically increase the airflow and improve the air quality in your home.
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If you are looking for a way to reign in your heating costs, you may think that you have to go out and find the most technologically advanced, energy-efficient equipment that you can find. This is not a bad idea; it is also not a cost-saving idea. Replacing heating and cooling costs with financing costs does not necessarily free up room in your budget. However, if you start by upgrading your landscaping, you may be able to make room in your budget for newer equipment.
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