Furnace

Why Two-Stage Furnaces Matter for Comfort and Efficiency Two-stage furnaces heat at two output levels: a lower comfort stage for everyday demand and a high stage that steps in during very cold weather. In our experience, they spend most of their time in the lower stage, delivering gentler, longer heating cycles instead of the stop and go bursts common with single-stage units. That steadier approac ...

What to Do When a Furnace Shows a Limit Switch Error Code Seeing a furnace limit switch error code is a safety alert. The limit switch is a temperature guardian, like a circuit breaker for heat, that opens when the furnace cabinet runs too hot. Most of the time heat buildup traces to airflow problems or a malfunctioning part. We see this triggered most by clogged filters, blocked return or supply ...

Variable-Speed Furnaces: A Quick Overview A variable-speed furnace is the label for a furnace that can vary its indoor blower speed instead of running at one fixed pace. Think of it like a dimmer switch for airflow, ramping up and down to match what the home needs. The quick payoff is comfort: quieter starts, steadier room temperatures, and smoother air mixing from room to room. You also tend to g ...

Why Furnace Lifespan Matters for Your Home (A Quick Guide) Your furnace shapes winter comfort, monthly energy costs, and indoor air quality. Knowing how long a system typically lasts helps you budget ahead, schedule maintenance at the right time, and plan for a smooth replacement before a breakdown in cold weather. In real homes, longevity is not one size fits all. Fuel type, how often the system ...

Why Modulating Furnaces Matter: Quiet, Efficient, Steady Heat Think of a modulating furnace like a dimmer switch for heat. Instead of blasting hot air, then resting, it fine tunes heat output and airflow to match what the home needs. The result is steadier room temperatures, quieter operation, and fewer hot and cold swings. Because it spends most of its time at low to mid output rather than full t ...

How Often Should You Replace Your AC or Furnace in Texas? A quick overview In Texas, reliable cooling is not optional. Long, high load summers put extra miles on an air conditioner, so planning replacement timing protects comfort and your wallet. In our three decades of field and warehouse experience, we see Texas AC units reach the end of their efficient life at about 12 to 15 years, while gas fu ...

Propane vs Natural Gas Furnace: Which Is Right for You? Choosing between a propane and a natural gas furnace is a site specific call. Both deliver efficient, reliable heat, but the better fit depends on what is available on your street, how you use heat, and your budget over time. Here we spell out the tradeoffs: fuel cost per BTU, installation and venting, tank or utility access, maintenance, emi ...

How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Leaks in Your Furnace: A Practical Safety Overview Carbon monoxide is invisible and odorless, so homeowners and renters can face danger without warning when a furnace has even a small issue. We have learned over decades in the field that prevention is a routine, not a one time fix. Expect clear, safety first steps: proper installation and venting, regular tune ups an ...

Is Your Furnace Flame Sensor to Blame? A Quick Overview If your gas furnace lights for a few seconds, then shuts down and tries again, the flame sensor is a prime suspect. This small safety device, typically a thin metal rod with a porcelain base mounted at the burner, confirms that a flame is present. If it gets dirty, misaligned, or simply fails, the control board will cut fuel and stop the cycl ...