Not working? Be sure to check your air filter and make sure it’s not dirty, which can cause issues. Another thing you can do is look at your thermostat to make sure it’s in the heat setting and clicked on. Could the battery need replacing? Lastly, is there any chance that your circuit breaker tripped? Give a quick check.

Step 1. You’ll want to go and check the thermostat first. Is it turned on? Is it set to the heat setting?

Step 2. There’s a switch on your furnace. Is it set to on?

Step 3. Did your circuit breaker for the furnace get knocked to the off position? Make sure it isn’t tripped.

Step 4. Is your furnace filter getting clogged up? A dirty filter will do that. Replace it with a clean one.

Step 5. Check the furnace front panel. Is it shut completely?

Step 6. Check the gas valve. Is it on?

Step 7. Any chance your air ducts are blocked?

Step 8. Are you still having problems with your furnace? It’s time to call a professional.

Did you know that you should have your system serviced at least once a year? We suggest you do it in the fall, before it gets too cold. Furnace manufacturers all recommend annual inspections and maintenance. When it comes to warranty claims, it’s important to know that many of them require proof of prior and ongoing maintenance. A clean and regularly maintained furnace not only saves you money on your utility bills, but it also helps prolong the life of the system.

Nobody likes when their AC is on the fritz! Did you check your thermostat settings? Are you set to cool, and your is your fan set to auto? Okay, what else could it be? There might be a refrigerant leak, dirty coils, a frozen evaporator coil, or even dirty air filters. There is an entire list of things we can check for to get you back to cool air in no time.

You’ll often see 1 ton of AC for 500-600 square feet as an average, but the process is a bit more complicated than that. You need to account for the types and number of windows and doors in your home, along with ceiling height, climate, and even the number of people living in your home. The best thing to do is to have a well-trained HVAC contractor use a Manual J which will help you find the right answer for your needs.

Ready for a new system? If your air conditioning unit is about 12-15 years old, it might be time. The lifespan greatly depends not only on the age, but how you’ve maintained it. Also, how it was installed can play a part on it. As for heat pumps, you’ll get about 14 years out of those. As our systems age, there comes a point where it makes more sense to replace rather than repair a unit. Consider a system that’s over 10 years old right about that point.