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...
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...
