Nothing is more frustrating than a furnace that is blowing cold air while it is freezing outside. Everyone expects warmth when they get home, and the last thing they would like to know upon returning from a long day of work is that their heater...
Read moreOne of the most common issues on home furnace systems is a leak. A furnace leak can occur at any point in home ownership, but it is most likely to occur for those that are ill-maintained. The troubling thing about furnace leaks is that apart from...
Read moreKnowing how to light up a furnace is an important skill to have, especially for the head of the household. The furnace may not need to get lit up manually daily, but there may come a time that its pilot light might go off, and the only way to...
Read moreEver checked the thermostat and seen an AUX icon that indicates that auxiliary heat is displayed on the thermostat? If yes, then most likely panic over the possibility of escalating utility bills immediately hit. Worry no more, we at Reliable...
Read moreFor the uninitiated homeowner, the term Condensate Drain furnace Pan may seem foreign and too technical. In reality, though, the condensate drain pan is one of the simplest-looking mechanisms within the furnace system. It is simple yet very...
Read morePilot light trouble is inconvenient for any household. For most homes, it means not having a hot water supply, and for houses with older furnaces, it will mean disrupted home heating. While pilot lights could get turned off once in a while, it is...
Read moreHeat pumps are known for their energy efficiency. But like any heating and cooling appliance, it can also lose its efficiency over time. Mindful use and maintenance are crucial so that the heat pump could function optimally. Cycling times are a...
Read moreA heat pump is a versatile and efficient appliance that can cool the house in the summer and heat the home in the winter. Those constructing a new home, or looking to upgrade their existing home heating and cooling systems should strongly...
Read moreEvery homeowner must stay on top of home maintenance duties. Yes, it may be quite overwhelming, but once it is already part of the household routine, it becomes easier and it will pay off. One of the burdensome yet important home maintenance...
Read moreImagine being out in the cold, and then coming home to a chilly house. Finding out that the furnace is not working is the last thing any homeowner would like to discover after being out and about and tired after a day’s work. Nothing could be...
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There will come a time that a furnace would reset. Given this, every homeowner should know how to deal with this situation and know how to reset the furnace using the reset button. Regardless if it is an oil, gas, or electric furnace, if it has...
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