Just so you are aware, the worst-case scenario is a faulty furnace secondary heat exchanger, but it is only for high-efficiency furnaces.
Who doesn’t love a warm, toasty home when the temperatures drop in Bremerton? The only problem—keeping your house comfortable can come at a cost, especially if your heating system isn’t energy efficient. If your furnace, heat pump, or boiler is working overtime and still leaving you with sky-high energy bills, it might be time to upgrade.
Is your furnace blowing air without pause? If so, you’re probably feeling a bit concerned—and your Bremerton house most likely feels like an oven. On top of that, your utility bill will be considerably higher with your furnace constantly running.
What ’s at the top of your fall to-do list? Make sure it is your furnace.
Prepping your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for winter in Washington not only enhances your safety and your furnace’s efficiency, it can help keep your repair budget in line during cold weather.
As a homeowner in Bainbridge Island, you know the importance of keeping your home comfortable, no matter the season. With the Pacific Northwest’s ever-changing weather—from cool, rainy winters to warm, dry summers—your HVAC system works tirelessly to maintain your indoor comfort.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, you should consider having your ducts cleaned if you say yes to one or all of these criteria:
This issue happens more often than not with older furnaces, and it could be a sign you are ready to upgrade your Bremerton 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.
Winter on the Kitsap Peninsula is typically less severe than in other parts of the country, but with our chilly days and nippy nights, we still expect our Port Orchard, homes to be warm and toasty.
Winter is here. That means your family will be spending more time indoors to stay warm. Let’s face it: running your furnace gets expensive.
Just like your lungs are an important connection to the rest of your respiratory system, your home’s ductwork, or air ducts, are importantly connected to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. For your HVAC system—and your lungs—to perform at peak level, the numerous airways need to be open and clear. All in the name of breathing properly.