Residential HVAC

Furnace Making Noise? It’s Probably Not a Poltergeist

October 29, 2015 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: March 12, 2019

It’s downright scary when your furnace is making noise

It’s Halloween again, that spooky time of year when you see ghosts, bats and witches hanging out all around your neighborhood (not to mention miniature superheroes and Disney princesses). So when you have a furnace making noise and producing all sorts of ominous sounds, you can’t help but wonder if a poltergeist is haunting it.

Before you call in the ghost busters, get a grip and realize that your furnace is making noise because something is wrong, and more than likely it’s not an evil spirit.

Here are some clues to the common problems that cause your furnace to be making noise. Luckily, most of them are not that scary.

Furnace Blowing Cold Air? 13 Common Causes.

February 28, 2019 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: February 27, 2019

Here in the New York City area, we’re all pretty tired of the cold weather by now. No matter how you travel to work, whether it’s by bus, car or train, your commute probably ends with a cold walk in the icy wind. When you get to your destination, you expect to walk into a toasty warm space. The last thing you want to find is that the furnace is not heating. Even worse, the furnace is blowing cold air!

Heat Pump Troubleshooting: 3 Common Problems and Solutions

February 20, 2019 by Michael C. Rosone | Last Modified: February 20, 2019

Heat Pump Troubleshooting Can Be Tricky

If your space has a heat pump system that provides both heating and cooling, it may seem like there are twice as many possible causes when something goes wrong. A heat pump system does operate somewhat differently than a traditional air-cooled air conditioner. So how do you begin heat pump troubleshooting? And are there heat pump repair issues you can fix yourself?

In some cases, there are issues you can prevent and problems you can solve on your own when you are aware of the heat pump troubleshooting steps. Here is a list of the most common problems we see with heat pumps, possible causes, and what to do next.

What is a heat pump and how does it work?

November 1, 2018 by Michael Rosone | Last Modified: January 28, 2019

If you’re building, renovating or replacing HVAC equipment, there are more options than ever for heating and cooling your space. You’re already familiar with the old standby options: boilers, gas furnaces, electric baseboard heat and split system air conditioners. But if someone has suggested a heat pump, this technology may be new to you.

Split System Heat Pump Use in a Cold Climate

November 15, 2018 by Michael Rosone | Last Modified: January 28, 2019

If you’re in a colder climate and researching HVAC replacement systems, you may have learned about the split system heat pump for the first time.

In milder climates, heat pumps are a very common go-to HVAC solution because they provide both heating and cooling. And, heat pumps cost quite a bit less to operate than a split system air conditioner plus a separate heating system (such as a gas or oil furnace).

Heat Pump Maintenance: FAQ and Checklist

November 29, 2018 by Michael Rosone | Last Modified: January 28, 2019

As we’ve talked about in our blogs all this month, heat pump technology has evolved to the point where heat pumps are growing in popularity in colder climates, like here in the northeast. You might even be considering a heat pump yourself, to:

Supplement another system, such radiant floor heating
Replace your existing heating and cooling systems with one unified solution
Increase your energy efficiency and reduce your carbon footprint
Lower your ongoing energy costs — plus, take advantage of the heat pump tax credit.

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It’s downright scary when your furnace is making noise

Heat Pump Troubleshooting Can Be Tricky

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