How Electronic Ignition Works in a Furnace

December 3rd, 2014

For many years, furnaces were lit using standing pilots. While there are a number of furnaces in existence that use a standing pilot, today’s furnaces use electronic ignition to light your furnace. There are two types of electronic ignition, and while each works differently, the both help reduce fuel usage.

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10 Facts You Should Know about Thanksgiving

November 27th, 2014

Thanksgiving has been celebrated as an official holiday in the United States for over 150 years, so you may think you understand all there is to know about this family feast. Most of us have heard the story of the pilgrims’ first Thanksgiving in 1621 after arriving in North America…

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Heat Pump Repair Basics: The Reversing Valve

November 19th, 2014

Heat pumps work very similarly to air conditioners except for one key way: they can also heat your home. How do they do this? With the help of a component called a reversing valve. The valve itself is fairly complex, but the result for you, as the homeowner, is that you have a system that can easily switch between heating and cooling.

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How to Tell You Need New Commercial HVAC Installation

November 12th, 2014

Your commercial HVAC system has kept your employees, tenants, customers, and/or clients comfortable throughout the years. But as the years go by, you may begin to wonder: when is it time to replace an older commercial HVAC system? Commercial heating and air conditioning systems are built tough to handle a large heating or cooling load, but they cannot last forever.

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The Advantages of Zone Control System Installation

November 5th, 2014

One of the biggest downsides to central forced air systems is the lack of fine control over the environment in your home. Central heating provides the same temperature of heat to the entire house, and is controlled by one thermostat. Either the heating is on or it isn’t, and if you want one room to be warmer or cooler than another then you’re just out of luck.

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How to Avoid Heating Repairs for Your Furnace This Winter

October 29th, 2014

While nothing can guarantee that you’ll never need a heating repair again, there are some things that you can do to greatly reduce your chances of requiring furnace repair in Daytona Beach. Taking certain precautionary steps and being a little proactive can go a long way toward helping your furnace to work well.

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What to do if Your Heat Pump Won’t Heat Your Home

October 22nd, 2014

Heat pumps operate slightly differently from more traditional systems, which makes them a bit more complicated when it comes to potential problems popping up. Before you call your heating repair technician, however, it helps to see if you can find the problem beforehand.

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How a Better Thermostat in Your System Controls Will Save You Money

October 15th, 2014

To make the most of your system controls in St. Augustine, it is strongly advised that you upgrade your thermostat. Your thermostat controls the cycling of your system, which is very important when it comes to maintaining good energy efficiency. You want a thermostat that is precise and accurate for temperature setting, and that may also be programmable.

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Why Schedule Heat Pump Maintenance Before Winter

October 8th, 2014

Few home comfort systems are better suited to the weather in Florida than a heat pump. Heat pumps provide cooling during the hot summers and early autumns that equal the best air conditioning systems. During the short cold weather period, a heat pump is more than sufficient to keep a home cozy without losing efficiency (which is something that can happen to them in colder climates).

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