3 Reasons to Maintain Your Furnace
It is easy to see how so many homeowners fall into a false sense of security and opt to skip out on their regular furnace maintenance. Your home is warm, you feel comfortable, and so you naturally conclude that everything is working fine, right? Unfortunately, this is not always the case and annual furnace maintenance is the only way to identify subtle issues, small inefficiencies, and other problems before they cause damage or break your furnace. Here are 3 reasons that furnace maintenance by reliable HVAC professionals in Easton PA is a mandatory, not optional, part of owning a furnace and heating your home: Warranty – It can be tempting to rely on your manufacturer’s warranty for peace of mind and assurance that any repairs will be[...]
Keeping Your Family Warm This Winter
With the cold weather season right around the corner we thought we would give you a few tips to insure your heating system is ready to keep you and your family warm. Replace your filter. Change your thermostat settings from cool to heat. Take out window screens and installs storm windows. By installing storm windows you will be able to decrease the amount of heat leaking through your windows and into the outdoors. Inspect your chimney if you have one. You should be checking for any obstructions, such as bird nests or debris. Furthermore, you should also make sure there is no significant soot buildup, as it can be a dangerous fire hazard. If your chimney hasn’t been inspected in a long time, call a professional to check it. Make sure[...]
Dangers of Breathing Freon
I often get asked by our customers; “Why should I change that leaky air conditioner’s coil this time of year when I don’t need air-conditioning?”. My answer is; “Because its venting freon into your home and you and your family are breathing it in”. With a chemical name like Chlorodifluoromethane you know it can’t be good for you to breathe in. Breathing air that is contaminated with Freon can cause respiratory difficulties, organ damage and, in some cases, death. Symptoms can vary depending on the extent of the Freon exposure, but even a small amount of exposure can cause serious symptoms in humans. Mild symptoms of Freon exposure include excitability, dizziness, changes in heart rate and headaches. The lining of the throat or nose may become[...]
