When you think of furnaces, you generally do not think of furnaces as leaking. However, furnaces can leak. There are a number of different kinds of furnaces, each with its own kind of leak. The following will attempt to address what is causing each kind of leak, and how to fix it.
The Oil Furnace Leak
Yikes. This is probably one of the most dangerous kinds of leaks because your furnace is leaking valuable fuel that can easily ignite.
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Radiant heating systems and boilers need maintenance just like forced-air systems. If you want to improve the energy efficiency of your heating and reduce energy costs over the winter months, good maintenance routines will help ensure your heating is working as efficiently as possible. Here are some tips to help maintain radiant heating systems and boilers to save energy this winter:
1. Clean and Service Boilers in Fall before Cold Weather
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If you're tired of repairing your traditional gas furnace every few years, it's probably time to replace it. Although furnaces can hold up two decades or more, the appliances can wear out much sooner. The expenses needed to keep your old furnace running can quickly add before you know it. Before you schedule another repair appointment for your old furnace, learn why you may want to go ahead and replace it instead.
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Keeping your air conditioner in good shape starts with preventative maintenance, but that includes more than just getting your condenser cleaned and your coolant refilled. One major problem an HVAC system can face is the intrusion of pests, which can affect systems new and old. There are three main ways pests can harm your system and your home, and how you can stop them.
Damage To Your AC Components
All things considered, your air conditioner doesn't have a large number of components; this makes keeping track of things easier, but it also means that damage to any one part can have a more severe impact on the whole system.
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A heat exchanger is a device in your furnace that allows heat to transfer from your furnace and into your home. A flame is used to heat up the heat exchanger, but the carbon monoxide from the flame is kept safely inside. As your furnace ages, this mechanism may fail and crack. This may release these dangerous toxins into your home which can be harmful to your health. Read on for signs you have a cracked heat exchanger.
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