The Flame Sensor: The Cheapest Fix on a Gas Furnace
Cleaning a furnace flame sensor is a five-minute job that requires no parts: shut off gas and power, remove the burner access panel, take out the single…
When Can You Turn the Heat Off in California?
The quietest stretch of the year here is June, when heating and cooling demand together add up to about 70 degree days, one of the lowest quietest-month…
Which Furnace Filter to Buy, and Why Denser Is Not Better
The right furnace filter isn’t the one with the highest MERV number you can find.
When Can You Turn the Heat Off in Arkansas?
April is as quiet as it gets here, and even then the house isn’t asking for nothing.
Furnace Blowing Cold Air: What It Means and What to Check
Cold air from the vents doesn’t always mean the furnace has failed. Sometimes it’s just the normal lag before the burner catches up, and other times the…
Replacing a Radiator: What the Job Actually Involves
Replacing a radiator means taking it off the system it belongs to, not just unbolting it from the wall.
When Can You Turn the Heat Off in Arizona?
The closest Arizona gets to a real pause is March, and even that month asks for both heat and cooling rather than neither.
The Electric Furnace: Why Most Furnace Advice Does Not Apply
An electric furnace warms air by pushing it across resistance elements, the same principle as a toaster or a space heater, just scaled up and wired into…
Radiator Valves and Thermostatic Heads: What Each One Does
Every hot-water radiator has two valves, and they don’t do the same job. One controls how much hot water flows in right now.
When Can You Turn the Heat Off in Alaska?
The short answer: in Alaska, “turning the heat off” isn’t really an event. July is the closest thing the state gets to a lull, and even then the furnace…