What Causes Delayed Ignition in a Gas Furnace?
If you’re a frequent reader of our blog, you’ll know that we often discuss alarming sounds in a furnace that require prompt attention. One of these is a booming sound in a gas furnace. That’s because this sound is often made by a gas furnace’s delayed ignition. What you’re hearing is literally a mini explosion when […]
Why Is My Furnace Making Strange Noises?
It can be somewhat alarming when your furnace starts making unusual noises. Your mind may dream up all sorts of nightmare scenarios that might be happening to your furnace. Really, though, how much trouble your furnace is in depends on the type of sound you’re hearing. Let’s run through some of the more common strange […]
Short-Cycling and Its Effects on Your Furnace
Have you noticed your furnace turning itself on and off every few minutes? If so, you have a problem. That behavior is known as “short-cycling,” and it can be quite harmful to your furnace if allowed to continue for any length of time. If you notice your furnace short-cycling, you should turn it off and […]
Why Do Furnaces Need an Exhaust Flue?
You’ve probably noticed your furnace’s exhaust flue, that pipe that extends away from your ductwork and through the wall to the outside of the house. The concept of an exhaust flue is thousands of years old, it’s the whole reason fireplaces have chimneys. In the context of a modern furnace, however, it may seem odd […]
3 Potential Reasons Why Your Furnace Is So Expensive to Run
As we head toward winter, more and more people are turning on their heating systems. If you’ve noticed a big jump in your heating bill as compared to last year, you may need to consider some reasons as to why your heating has become so expensive to run. Our Sunset Air technicians have put together […]
Safety Features on Your Furnace
Gas-powered furnaces can pose health hazards, but not at the level you may think. In general, conventional wisdom has far exaggerated the potential dangers of gas furnaces, which are no more a safety risk than other heating systems as long as they receive regular maintenance. If you take care of your gas furnace as you […]
How Does the AFUE Rating Affect My Furnace?
If you’ve ever installed or upgraded your furnace, you’ve probably heard the term “AFUE” used to describe its efficiency. Here in Tacoma, heating installation services will talk up high AFUE ratings, particularly when selling a more expensive model to you. That still doesn’t explain what an AFUE rating is or how it applies to heating. […]
