With the holidays swiftly approaching, you probably have a to-do list a mile long, especially if you will be hosting friends and family members for one or more parties. Along with making sure you have plenty of food and marking off items on your gift list, you should also think about adding having your home’s furnace checked out.
While your heating system may not have any current issues, you want to make sure that everything goes smoothly.…
Keeping an older furnace in operation often means dealing with many outdated parts. Furnace technology continues to advance as furnaces become more efficient, and ignition systems are one area where modern furnaces differ substantially from their older counterparts. Spark ignition systems are one such outdated component, although they’re more modern than pilot lights.
While many modern furnaces use hot surface igniters to light their burners, spark igniters work more like the spark plugs in your car.…
In a central air conditioning unit, the condenser is part of the unit that sits outside your home. Ultimately, when the system is functioning, your family should enjoy cool temperatures in the hot summers because the system collects heat from the house and releases it outside through the coils. However, condenser failure can lead to complex issues with the entire AC system. Here are some of the top causes of problems and how to resolve them.…