by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | FAQs, Heating
Furnaces are rated by the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency ratio (AFUE), which is the percent of heat produced for every dollar of fuel consumed. Like the miles per gallon on your car, the higher the AFUE rating, the lower your fuel costs. All furnaces manufactured...
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | FAQs, Heating
Despite its name, a heat-pump doesn’t “generate” heat. These are electrically driven systems that move heat from inside to outside to cool your home, and from outside to inside when heat is required. HOW DOES A HEAT PUMP WORK? Think of a heat pump as a heat...
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | FAQs, Heating
This is a great question which gets asked all the time regarding gas fireplaces and gas inserts. The short answer is that it depends on the individual, and what they are trying to accomplish by either leaving it on or turning it off. There are functional reasons for...
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | FAQs, Heating
Gas Fireplaces need an annual inspection to keep up to snuff. This is a very important practice, which many overlook; myself included. Because gas fireplaces burn clean and are very easy to take care of, some assume that this means it doesn’t need cleaning. While it...
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | FAQs, Heating
Finding the right size of gas furnace for a home often runs into the Goldilocks problem — some are too large, and some are too small. Getting the right one requires a combination of knowing the proper criteria and the experience to put the information into a workable...
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | FAQs, Heating
The process to replace your existing furnace shouldn’t be a difficult one! The professionals at HAMCO Heating & Cooling Ltd. are here to answer all of your questions when it is time to invest in a new system. So, how do you know it’s time? For some it isn’t as...
