by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | FAQs, Miscellaneous
Understanding how a home comfort system works starts with knowing what it is and what it consists of. A home comfort system, also called an HVAC system or a split system, has four parts: Indoor units, such as a furnace or air handler The outdoor unit, either an air...
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | FAQs, Heating
When you are in the market for a new furnace you might have noticed something, you won’t be able to replace your existing mid-efficiency unit with another mid-efficiency unit! The laws behind the efficiency allowability of gas-fired appliances has changed, including...
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | FAQs, General, Indoor Air Quality
Allergies and asthma are two health problems that can be helped with clean indoor air. When airborne irritants are removed, allergy and asthma sufferers often find relief from their symptoms. Even healthy people who have never suffered from allergies can benefit from...
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | FAQs, Heating
Two-stage heating means the furnace has two levels of heat output: high for cold winter days and low for milder days. Since the low setting is adequate to meet household heating demands 80% of the time, a two-stage unit runs for longer periods and provides more even...
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | Carbon Monoxide, FAQs, Indoor Air Quality
Carbon monoxide can be an invisible threat to your family’s health and safety. Though more commonly associated with fires and automobile emissions, carbon monoxide poisoning can accumulate in any home unless precautions are taken. Home heating systems and water...
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...
