by hardcase | Dec 8, 2022 | FAQs
Replacing a furnace can be a fairly straightforward affair. You call a couple heating, ventilation and air conditioning companies (commonly referred to as HVAC companies) and they give you quotes to replace it. That’s great if you know you need a new furnace because...
by hardcase | Dec 8, 2022 | FAQs
Finding the right-sized 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 hardcase | Dec 8, 2022 | FAQs
Gas Fireplaces need an annual inspection in order 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....
by hardcase | Dec 7, 2022 | FAQs
This is a great question which gets asked all the time regarding gas fireplaces and gas inserts. The short answer is that it really depends on individual and what they are trying accomplish by either leaving it on or turning it off. There are functional reasons for...
by hardcase | Dec 7, 2022 | FAQs
Technically, a heat pump is a mechanical-compression cycle refrigeration system that can be reversed to either heat or cool a controlled space. Installation for this type of system typically consists of two parts: an indoor unit called an air handler and an...
by hardcase | Dec 7, 2022 | FAQs
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 you car, the higher the AFUE rating, the lower your fuel costs. All furnaces manufactured...
