Michall Daimion Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

Will This Be Your Heater’s Last Winter?

Monday, February 22nd, 2021
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Winter is not done with us yet! February and early March often bring some of the worst storms and deep cold weather. But as we approach the official end of the season, it’s a good time to consider how your heater is performing. Then you can ask yourself if this was the final winter it could effectively and efficiently keep your house warm. 

If it’s time for a change in your heating, you’ll want an HVAC contractor in West Chester, PA to help you out when the weather warms up so you’ll be ready for the next winter.

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4 Reasons Your Heating is Getting Costlier

Monday, February 8th, 2021
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You don’t like looking at your monthly bills during winter because they’re steeper than you’re used to. The increase might be due to a rise in the local cost of electricity and natural gas. You might also be using your heater for longer than usual because people are staying home more often. 

But if neither of these explanations fit, there may be another problem you need to have fixed. Below are four of the most common causes for a rise in heating costs. 

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Is It True That a Gas Furnace Dries Out a Home’s Air?

Monday, January 25th, 2021
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The answer to this question is: Maybe, but not in the way you think.

Such an answer obviously requires an explanation, and that’s why we’re here. We’ll get to the bottom of the old adage about gas furnaces drying out a home’s air. There’s some truth to it, but it isn’t for the reasons you might think, nor does it apply to all gas furnaces.

Below, we’ll reveal the truth behind gas furnaces and dry air in a house.

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What to Do When Your Heater Suddenly Stops Working

Monday, January 11th, 2021
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This is one of the worst-case scenarios for your home during winter: a central heating system that stops working, leaving your family in the cold. We know that when this happens you might feel stressed and possibly even panicky. However, help is here, and it’s only a phone call away. Our heating technicians offer emergency service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’ll be there to fix the problem and get your house and family warm again.

You can also take a number of preliminary steps when a heater suddenly fails. It’s possible there’s a simple issue behind the problem, and you may not need to call for emergency service. We’ll go through a few things below you can do in case of a stopped heater.

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Odd Furnace Sounds? Here’s What They May Mean

Monday, December 28th, 2020
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You never want to have a noisy heating system in your home. Modern furnaces are designed to run at minimum noise levels: you can expect to hear some clicking as the furnace starts up, the sound of the burners igniting, and the hum of the blower fan as it pushes air through the furnace and into the ductwork. You may also hear an occasional rattle from the metal ducts as they expand from the heat. Otherwise, your furnace will vanish into the general soundscape of winter in your home, something you barely notice.

When you do notice noises from the furnace, it’s usually a sign it needs heating repair in West Chester, PA. We’ve listed some of the more common warning noises you may hear from your furnace this season and their possible meanings. When in doubt, always call for professionals service. Furnaces are not appliances amateurs should ever attempt to repair.

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Is It Time to Replace Your Furnace?

Monday, November 30th, 2020
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If you have worries about your furnace in Malvern, PA, such as concerns that it might be too old to make it through the winter, now is the best time to face the problem. You don’t want to have to schedule an emergency furnace replacement during a freezing day in January, leaving your family shivering (or having to check into a hotel) while the new unit is put in. It’s still fall and the right time to make the choice about whether your furnace can get by with repairs or if it needs to be replaced.

You don’t have to face this question alone. You have our experienced heating professionals to provide you with expert opinions and service. We can inspect your furnace and give you an honest assessment of its future, then provide the relevant work you need for an easy winter of home heating.

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Heating Maintenance: Now Is the Time to Schedule It

Monday, November 16th, 2020
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The serious cold weather is about to arrive, and you know that it’ll be here to stay for a few months. If you haven’t yet arranged for Phoenixville, PA, HVAC service to inspect and tune-up your heating system, now is when we recommend you schedule it. Delaying this service only reduces its benefits and puts your household at a higher risk of having a heating system that doesn’t work, doesn’t work as well as it should, or wastes large amounts of money.

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