Furnace Articles
Everyone wants to save money on Rhode Island heating bills, especially when the winter temperatures start to drop.
Remember, if your system gets too hot, you should keep a cool head and get your furnace taken care of right away.
Winter in Portsmouth is shaping up to be especially harsh this year. Can you imagine not having your furnace to help you make it through? You go to turn it on … and instead of rushing warm air through your ducts, it rattles, groans, and then just sits in sullen silence, clearly protesting another season of overworked servitude.
You just discovered there is a puddle of water on the floor in front of your furnace. Why would the furnace in your Newport, home be leaking?
What’s at the top of your fall to-do list in Newport? Make sure it is your furnace.
Furnace filters. They’re one of those items not really on the top of everyone’s minds, but they are important and can have a big impact. At Ocean State Air Solutions, we know with the right furnace filter, you can save money and improve your Jamestown indoor air quality (IAQ) in one fell swoop.
Our team at Ocean State Air Solutions could help you save big bucks on your monthly utility bill by performing a furnace replacement.
The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity.
If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Jamestown home.
If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Portsmouth home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room, causing spotty heating or cooling.
This issue happens more often than not with older furnaces, and it could be a sign you are ready to upgrade your Newport home’s heating and cooling system with a new model. At the 10-year mark, furnaces start to lose efficiency and begin breaking down more frequently.
We receive countless calls every time the temperatures drop below normal ranges, as homeowners here in Jamestown encounter problems with their home’s heating system.
Your helpful neighbor suggested the issue you are having with your gas furnace sounds like it could be due to a cracked heat exchanger. What is a heat exchanger? How can you tell if this is the issue? What should you do about it?
Nobody wants a problem with their furnace—but even the most efficient systems have to be replaced at some point.
Are you anticipating a higher heating bill this winter? Here in Jamestown, temperatures can get pretty low. The only way to ensure you remain perfectly comfortable inside your Rhode Island home is by cranking up the heat.
As the saying goes, “Time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are gone, moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Jamestown you need to think about preparing your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for fall maintenance.
Everyone is busy and many seemingly more important priorities tend to creep up every month to consume time and money.
A furnace is a major investment for any Jamestown homeowner. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system sometime during home ownership.
We all take climate control for granted these days. In winter, we expect warmth from our heating system; in summer, we demand the cool comfort of air conditioning. Most Portsmouth homeowners don’t give that a second thought—until the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system breaks down and replacement decisions need to be made. Today, the majority of homes either use a conventional air conditioner (AC) and furnace combination or a heat pump. Our team at Ocean State Air Solutions is well-versed in the difference as well as the benefits of each type of system.
A way to keep your furnace in good condition in your Road Island home is to consistently replace or clean the furnace filter.
If your HVAC system stops working, it could be from a broken thermostat. To help, use these tips to check and troubleshoot your thermostat.
There are furnace-fan settings on your thermostat for ON and AUTO. Which option is the best choice for your household?
If you’re struggling with the question of whether or not to buy a new furnace, our professionals are here to help with the following advice.
Our professionals encourage you to understand how your gas furnace works so you can spot any potential problems in your heating system.