When the temperature drops, the last thing you want is to find that your oil furnace won’t start. You head to the thermostat, crank up the heat, and… nothing. No humming, no clicking, no warm air — just silence. Don’t panic. An oil furnace that won’t start can be the result of something as simple … Read more
With any luck, a working furnace should be able to keep your home warm quietly and efficiently. But when it suddenly becomes loud or is making other strange noises-banging, humming, rattling, or squealing-it’s not only an annoyance; more often than not, it indicates something is wrong. A rumbling furnace could indicate blockages, friction in movement, … Read more
If your pilot light keeps going out, you are not alone. This common furnace and water heater problem can be frustrating-especially when it’s cold outside and in the middle of the night. Your pilot light is responsible for lighting your system’s burners, and if it won’t stay lit, neither will your heat-or hot water. Fortunately, … Read more
It’s freezing outside, you get out your space heater, turn it on, and finally, when the room is just starting to warm up. it goes off again. Few things are as frustrating as a space heater that keeps turning off for no apparent reason. Whether you are using a ceramic infrared or oil-filled heater, this … Read more
When your air conditioner stops cooling like it used to, the most common culprit is usually the low level of Freon. Freon is the refrigerant gas inside your AC, which is responsible for absorbing heat from indoor air and releasing it outdoors. Without it, your AC simply can’t produce cold air. But Freon isn’t something … Read more
When your air conditioner suddenly stops blowing cold air during those sweltering summer days, some of the most usual culprits are low levels of refrigerant-your system may just need a recharge. Recharging an air conditioner is the process of refilling your AC’s refrigerant-commonly called Freon-to its full capacity for the restoration of cooling performance. But … Read more