Most of us are familiar with centralized heating systems, usually forced air furnaces which heat the air then blow it through a series of ducts. It’s a cheap and effective way of warming your Seaford, DE home, but it’s not the only method out there, and it’s not always the best fit for certain kinds of households. If you’re looking for an alternative, then ductless heating systems make a great option. How do they work and which homes might benefit from them the most? Read on for the answers.
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Have You Thought About a Ductless Heating System?
Monday, December 12th, 2016Heat Your Home More Efficiently with a Ductless System
Monday, November 28th, 2016If you’re thinking of installing a new heating system this winter, it pays to consider all of your options. If a centralized heating system doesn’t seem to be meeting your needs and you’d like to try something different, you might consider a ductless heating system as an alternative. Ductless systems have a lot of benefits, and with our cold winters here in Dover, DE, you can have one installed quickly and take advantage of the benefits as soon as possible. What kind of benefits? Read on to learn more.
Is the Air Not Flowing in Your Furnace?
Monday, November 14th, 2016Here in Seaford, DE, most homes use forced-air furnaces to stay warm in the winter. Furnaces don’t use heated water or other alternate forms of heating. Rather, burners pass warm temperatures through a heat exchanger to warm the air. The heated air is then blown through your ducts with a fan. But what happens when the air doesn’t flow as swiftly as you’re used to? Now is a good time to check for low air flow in your furnace, because if it crops up, you have time to address it before falling temperatures get too cold. Only a trained technician can identify the problem, but you can do yourself a favor by shutting the system down and calling for repairs the minute you spot the signs of low air flow. Why? Here’s a quick breakdown.
What Causes Low Heat Levels in a Furnace?
Monday, October 31st, 2016Many homes in the Dover, DE area depend on forced-air furnaces to keep warm in the winter. They’re inexpensive and easy to operate, which makes them a safe, effective means of heating. Like any other system, however, they run into trouble from time to time, and while only a qualified service technician can correct those problems, you can still spot the signs that something is wrong. Now is a good time to do so: when you’re running your heater but still don’t have as dire a need for it as you will in a few months when the temperatures really drop. You don’t need to be an expert to spot when heating levels drop, and when the air emerging from you heater is cooler than you expect it to be. The causes for cooling air are numerous, and can include the following:
5 Qualities of Top-Notch Emergency Repair Services
Monday, October 24th, 2016No one likes to consider an emergency call to treat a refrigerant leak, heating malfunction or similar problem. Bt such problems do arise and when they do, you can’t always afford to wait. A number of services in the Lewes, DE area offer emergency repair services, able to arrive 24/7 and correct any problem you may have. But how to you know you have the correct service? A quick rundown of qualities to look for can help:
Consider a Radiant Heating System
Monday, October 17th, 2016The autumn months are a good time to assess the current state of your heater and decide if you need a new one. If your current heater needs replacing, you might want to consider an alternative model such as a radiant heating system. It’s not right for every home, but older Bridgeville, DE houses that can’t support a traditional duct system could benefit from it, as can any home interested in saving a little money. Here’s how it all works.
Now it the Time to Install a New Heater
Monday, September 12th, 2016Summer still has a few weeks left to go, but with Labor Day done, we’re going to start seeing cooler and cooler days going forward. If your heater is showing signs of fatigue and barely limped through the last cooling season, now is the time to consider a replacement. Even if it still seems to be running, an older heater could be on its way to a major breakdown sometime this winter. A new one can benefit your home in more ways than one.
Fall is Coming: Time to Check Your Heater
Monday, September 5th, 2016Labor Day marks the de facto end of summer, and while Dover, DE has a few more hot days ahead, fall will be here before you know it. Labor Day also makes a great marker on the calendar to take a look at your heating system and start to get it ready for the cooler months. Why? If you notice any problems, you still have time to take care of them before you need your heating system, and by making preparations now, you can ensure that your system is ready to go the moment you need it. Here’s a quick list of steps you can take!
What to Look for in a New Furnace
Monday, March 7th, 2016As we approach the end of winter here in Bridgeville, DE, you may be looking at the end of your furnace’s life too. When properly maintained, a furnace can last for many years, but sooner or later, every system gives up the ghost, and if you were wrestling with high monthly bills or frequent repairs with an older furnace, this off-season may be the perfect time to replace it with a new one. Planning for it now gives you the most amount of time to have it installed, leaving plenty of room to ponder your options and have it ready to go before the temperature drop next fall. Here’s a brief list of what to look for in a new furnace to give you an idea of the variables involved.
Late Winter Heater Problems That You Should Look For
Monday, February 22nd, 2016When heating problems crop up, they tend to do so in the latter half of the season, after your system has been running for a while and possibly accrued some wear and tear in that time. Regular servicing at the beginning of the winter can spot early problems, but even if you had your system maintained, our Dover, DE winter has been a tough one, and there’s always a chance that something will develop to shut your heater down. If you can spot the signs of late winter heater problems, it can often mean the difference between a comparatively simple problem and a much more serious one. Here’s a list of a few to help you out.