3 Risks of DIY Furnace Repair

Is your furnace working properly? What would you do if it wasn’t working? Would you attempt to fix it yourself or would you call a Cleveland furnace repair professional? If you’ve ever spent a Cleveland winter night without heat, you know just how miserable it can be. Many people choose to do their own basic maintenance on heating systems. Changing your

Man freezing and shivering at home because of winter cold

Your Furnace Just Died—Now What?

It’s the middle of another cold Ohio winter, and your furnace just died. What do you do? The problem may be something serious, or it may be a quick fix. Before you go spending the time and money calling an HVAC technician, you should check it out yourself to see if you can find the

Why Is Cold Air Blowing From My Furnace?

You can hear your furnace cycling on and off but your home is getting colder. You place your hand by the vent only to find that your furnace is blowing cold. There could be a few reasons why your furnace is only pumping out cold air. No matter what the reason, it’s important to find a solution

Grind, Buzz, Click: Which Furnace Noises Should Make You Worry?

All furnaces make some noises, but learning the language of your furnace is important for detecting potentially dangerous problems. Rattling, humming or squealing noises from your furnace may be simply the result of loose screws. Other sounds, such as grinding or whining, could be expensive to fix but are probably not extremely dangerous.

Why Does the Air Coming Out of My Furnace Start Out Cold?

We had a call today from a client who wanted to know how to turn up the temperature on her furnace. She didn’t want to adjust her thermostat. She wanted to adjust the temperature of the air coming out of her furnace. How do you do that? She was surprised to learn that the air leaving her

My Furnace Works, So Why Is My House So Cold?

When your house doesn’t feel anywhere close to what the thermostat is reading or the temperature’s dropping fast but you still can hear your furnace humming away, you may start to wonder what’s going on. Your furnace may seem like it’s working but if it feels like the temperature is steadily dropping, it’s likely that

The Most Common Furnace/Heating Emergencies and What They Cost

When your heat suddenly goes out in the middle of winter it can be considered an emergency, especially in an ice-cold place like Cleveland. Without heat, your home will become uninhabitable quickly and you’re likely to have issues with freezing pipes. Luckily, many of the most common Cleveland heating emergencies aren’t as hard or as expensive to fix

How to Protect Your House When the Heat Is Out

You wake up and realize your house is cold. The thermostat confirms it, your heat is out! There are steps you can take to protect your house from frozen pipes if outdoor temperatures are below freezing. Use space heaters in the rooms where you have water lines. Leave the cabinet doors under sinks open to allow warmer room air

The 8 Warning Signs of an Impending Furnace Failure

With temperatures dropping, the last thing you want to face is a complete failure of your furnace. Depending on the age of your model, it may be time to consider a new unit. Impending furnace failure often comes with some symptoms that if noticed beforehand, can lead you to contact your trusted HVAC technician before you’re left

Hearing Unusual Furnace Noises? Use these 3 Warning Signs to Avert Problems

It’s cold and dark outside, and your family has settled into their snug beds for the night when a loud, unsettling noise rumbles up from your furnace. What should you do? Is your furnace about to fail? Is it simply time for a repair? Furnace noises can mean any number of things. But whatever their cause, they shouldn’t