Furnace Articles

You just discovered there is a puddle of water on the floor in front of your furnace. Why would the furnace in your Merrillville home be leaking?

What’s at the top of your fall to-do list in Merrilville? Make sure it is your furnace.

Prepping your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for winter not only enhances your safety and your furnace’s efficiency, it can help keep your repair budget in line during cold weather.

The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity.

Want to heat and cool your Hobart home, fight climate change, and save money—all at the same time?

Get a heat pump.

Modern furnaces burn at up to 97 percent efficiency, according to Consumer Reports.

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Hobart home.

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Merrillville home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room, causing spotty heating or cooling.