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Should I Turn Off My Gas Furnace in the Summer?

If you are like most people, you probably have a love-hate relationship with your HVAC system. You love that it keeps your family warm in the winter and cool in the summer. However, you hate the bills that come with maintaining and operating it. So you look for ways to possibly reduce that cost, especially when you do not need the service. You have heard that you can turn the gas off to your furnace and are now wondering if that may be a good idea to try. Before you start finding online videos of how to

How Do I Conserve Heat During the Winter?

During cold winter days, people tend to spend more time snuggling indoors. As a result, you may run your heating system for an extended period to recirculate warm air, which results in high utility bills. Energy has thus become a very expensive necessity in most households. Luckily, there are various procedures that you can implement to reduce these heating costs. Here are ways to conserve heat in your house while still maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures during winter. 1. Have Your Heating System Serviced Annually You need to schedule your heating

Furnace Safety 101

Furnace Safety Tips You Shouldn’t Ignore As the weather cools down, households in the Amherst, NY, area will increasingly rely on furnaces to keep their homes a comfortable temperature. Before you turn up the heat, be sure to read the following furnace safety tips from the team at [company name]. Schedule Your Annual Furnace Inspection Now You likely haven’t turned on your furnace in several months. After months of lying unused, your furnace requires an inspection by a licensed, trained technician. Not only does having your furnace inspected allow you to identify issues that

Just Bought a Home? Avoid HVAC Surprises On Your 1st Bill

Buying a new home represents more than finding a new place to live or building personal equity. It’s a symbol of freedom and beginning a new life. Of course, costs come with owning a home, and those costs extend beyond monthly mortgage payments. Heating and cooling a home present expenses, but the expenses don’t need to be excessive. However, many new homeowners may be surprised by how high their first HVAC bill is. Don’t assume every bill will be excessive. There are steps you can take to cut them down. You could even reduce the first

Eco-Friendly HVAC Tips

It’s no secret that many HVAC systems use a lot of electricity. The process of changing the temperature of the air is energy-intensive. While there will always need to be some sort of energy input for you to keep your Amherst home comfortable, the good news is that you can limit the amount of electricity that’s used and make your HVAC system more environmentally friendly. By following a few simple steps from Heatwave Heating & Cooling, you can be well on your way to reducing your environmental impact. Install a Programmable Thermostat A programmable thermostat is one of the

Why Does My AC Smell?

On a hot summer day, there’s nothing like having an efficient and properly functioning AC. If your air conditioner smells, however, you’ll have to contend with unpleasant and highly pervasive odors all day. More importantly, certain AC smells may even be signs of potentially dangerous issues. Simply covering them up with room-freshening sprays won’t eliminate them. In fact, it will further diminish the quality of your indoor air. To help you find both the cause and the solution to your problem, here are five common reasons why air conditioners start to smell.

What are the Types of Smart Thermostats?

While there are several smart thermostat brands available, there are just three types of them. Each type can be a good solution based on your individual circumstances. Here’s what to know about these different types of smart thermostats so that you can make the best-informed decision. Remote Sensor Ecobee3 is an example of this type of smart thermostat. It uses proximity and motion detectors to determine when to turn on your heating or cooling system. These thermostats have “home” and “away” modes. If the motion detectors haven’t been set off after a while,

Tips to Make Sure Your HVAC Is Ready

As warmer weather approaches, you want to make sure that your home or business remains comfortable. There are a few tips to follow to ensure that your HVAC system is ready to keep your environment cool. For any additional questions or if you are experiencing any issues with your HVAC system, please reach out to the Heatwave Heating & Cooling team! Change your air filter One of the first things to do prior to the warm weather is to change the air filter. When an air filter is dirty it can sabotage

Category HVAC

Should I Turn Off My Gas Furnace in the Summer?

How Do I Conserve Heat During the Winter?

Furnace Safety 101

Just Bought a Home? Avoid HVAC Surprises On Your 1st Bill

Eco-Friendly HVAC Tips

Why Does My AC Smell?

What are the Types of Smart Thermostats?

Tips to Make Sure Your HVAC Is Ready

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