Why is My Furnace Making a Banging Sound?
The only reason you should notice that your furnace is on is by the warm air circulating throughout your home—it should not be making any loud noises. If your heating system starts suddenly making a banging sound when turning on or operating, it’s important to call...
Why Your Furnace Can’t Keep Up in Extreme Cold Weather
Ottawa is cold. In fact, we often make the list for coldest capitals in the world. On those days where the mercury drops way below zero, you might find that the house has trouble maintaining the temperature you set due to the extreme cold. If properly sized and...
After a Snowstorm, Check Furnace Intake and Exhaust Pipes
There are two pipes that run from your furnace to the outside of your home. An intake pipe pulls air into the system for the combustion process and an exhaust pipe allows dangerous byproduct fumes to leave the home. To work efficiently and safely, the furnace intake...
Troubleshooting Common Furnace Problems
If you are experiencing furnace problems, try these fixes before calling for professional heating repair. Check the Thermostat Sometimes the thermostat settings are accidentally changed. Make sure the thermostat is turned to HEAT and the temperature is set high enough...
