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The weather is changing and you are ready, but is your furnace?

Author: Tessa Sweeney Service Technician The weather is changing and you are ready, but is your furnace? When you feel the weather inevitably changing from warmer days to chilly evenings, making sure your furnace can handle that change should be top of mind. Understanding Furnace Tune-Ups A furnace tune-up is a preventive maintenance service that involves a thorough inspection and cleaning of your heating system. This routine check-up helps identify potential

6 Ways to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Leaks in Your Furnace

Many people are not aware that carbon monoxide can leak into their homes through their furnaces. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is deadly at high levels of exposure. Residents of Amherst and the surrounding areas should be careful during the winter months, as they tend to use their furnaces more often and run the risk of having leaks. Fortunately, there are some easy steps to prevent these leaks from happening in your household. 1. Inspect Your Furnace The first step is to inspect your furnace and ensure that it is in good condition.

5 Common Furnace Problems

When you come home after a long winter day, you expect to walk into a cozy house filled with comfort and warmth. Unfortunately, there may come a day when you walk over the threshold and immediately realize that something is wrong. When the temperature in your home feels off during winter, the most likely culprit is the furnace. During our 15+ years in business, the Amherst, NY, technicians at Heatwave Heating & Cooling have seen almost every furnace issue under the sun. Here are the five most common furnace problems you’ll encounter.

Selecting a Furnace for Cold New York Winters

Living in New York means you must have a furnace that can battle back freezing temperatures. Not all furnaces are created equal or even intended to perform well in New York’s demanding climate. Luckily, many fine furnaces are on the market that can stand up to the cold and keep utility bills under control. Gas, Electric, or Heating Oil? Gas furnaces are by far the most popular in northern climates. They produce heat efficiently and cost much less to run than an electric furnace. Electric furnaces still get the job done in cold climates, but

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The weather is changing and you are ready, but is your furnace?

6 Ways to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Leaks in Your Furnace

5 Common Furnace Problems

Selecting a Furnace for Cold New York Winters

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