Furnace Articles

Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?

November 30, 2024
Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home? Family freezing at home because of an expensive heating during cold winter. Trying to warm themselves up. Inflation. Expensive bills.

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.

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Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out?

October 30, 2024
Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out? Gas burner flame abstraction long exposure.

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.

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How Do I Keep My Heat During Extreme Cold Weather?

October 15, 2024
How Do I Keep My Heat During Extreme Cold Weather? Couple on couch.

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.

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How Do I Know I Have a Cracked Heat Exchanger?

February 15, 2024
How Do I Know I Have a Cracked Heat Exchanger? The flames in a furnace.

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? 

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How Do I Know When It’s Time to Buy a New Furnace?

December 15, 2023
How Do I Know When It’s Time to Buy a New Furnace? Mature adult woman carrying firewood with a dog.

Nobody wants a problem with their furnace—but even the most efficient systems have to be replaced at some point.

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How Can I Lower My Heating Bill This Winter?

November 10, 2023
How Can I Lower My Heating Bill This Winter? A winter blizzard rages outside the back yard bay window where this small, serene potted plant garden grows and blooms oblivious to the season.

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.

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Preparing Your HVAC System for the Fall

October 15, 2023
Preparing Your HVAC System for the Fall. Young Blue-Collar Man Portrait In a Back Yard During The Fall Smiling at the Camera.

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.

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7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

August 31, 2023
HVAC Technician performing maintenance on furnace.

Everyone is busy and many seemingly more important priorities tend to creep up every month to consume time and money.

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What Are Signs I Need a New Furnace?

January 13, 2023
Image of someone working on a furnace. What Are Signs I Need a New Furnace?

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.

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Conventional HVAC or a Heat Pump: Which Is Better?

December 14, 2022
Conventional HVAC or a Heat Pump: Which Is Better?

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.

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What Are Furnace Filters?

October 14, 2022
A view of a furnace filter with a white background. What Are Furnace Filters?

A way to keep your furnace in good condition in your Road Island home is to consistently replace or clean the furnace filter.

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Tips to Troubleshoot Your Thermostat

December 23, 2021
Man Fixing Thermostat

If your HVAC system stops working, it could be from a broken thermostat. To help, use these tips to check and troubleshoot your thermostat.

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What’s the Difference Between My Furnace Fan Settings—ON and AUTO?

November 30, 2021
Furnace Fan Settings

There are furnace-fan settings on your thermostat for ON and AUTO. Which option is the best choice for your household?

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When Do I Know It’s Time to Buy a New Furnace?

November 15, 2021
Cold Couple in Front of a Radiator

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.

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How Does My Gas Furnace Work?

October 29, 2021
Closeup Shot Of Home Furnace Burner Ignited

Our professionals encourage you to understand how your gas furnace works so you can spot any potential problems in your heating system.

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