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Furnace Maintenance for Better Indoor Air Quality

Furnace Maintenance for Better Indoor Air Quality Through proper furnace maintenance, you can improve your indoor air quality (IAQ) and support your family’s health. A well-maintained heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system filters out harmful particles. As a result, you can avoid common IAQ issues by carrying out routine maintenance. How Your Furnace Affects Indoor Air Quality Once your furnace warms up the air, it is transferred to the rest of your home through

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How Dirty Filters Affect Furnace Performance

How Dirty Filters Affect Furnace Performance The filter in your furnace protects the system against contaminants, such as dust bunnies, pollen, and pet hair. Not only does a clear filter protect the equipment, but it also addresses a house’s poor indoor air quality. Many furnace performance, efficiency, and even repair problems are averted simply by not having dirty or clogged filters. Homeowners frequently overlook the signs that a filter is getting dirty. You might notice

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Furnace Problems and Maintenance Solutions

Common Furnace Problems and How Maintenance Prevents Them Tips From Lakeland One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating Maintaining a comfortable climate in your home takes serious energy. No, that’s not a joke about the ongoing battle over control of the thermostat. It’s a fact. More than 50% of the average U.S. household’s energy consumption in 2020 was devoted to heating and air conditioning, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Sadly, furnaces often fail when

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What Happens During a Furnace Tune-Up?

Professional Furnace Tune-Up: What Lakeland Homeowners Should Expect There’s a lot that goes on during professional furnace maintenance. Most sessions take anywhere from one to three hours. Experts perform a range of tasks that prevent pilot light issues, safety control problems, and unexpected breakdowns. The result is a more efficient system that lasts longer, performs better, and is cheaper to run. You might think furnace maintenance isn’t a big deal in Florida because it rarely

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How Can I Prepare My Home for Furnace Replacement Day?

How Can I Prepare My Home for Furnace Replacement Day? Proper preparation for a furnace installation improves the odds that the process will go smoothly. Our HVAC technicians can typically complete a furnace replacement project in 4-8 hours, if there aren’t any challenges with accessing the space. Especially during the cooler months, this ensures your home doesn’t have to go without heat for too long. It also makes work easier for our technicians, allowing them

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Do You Need a New Thermostat with a Furnace Replacement?

Do I Need to Upgrade My Thermostat When Replacing the Furnace? Need a new thermostat? Many people underestimate the benefits of upgrading their thermostat when doing a furnace replacement. The right combination will make the home more comfortable and save money on heating costs. If you’re wondering, “Do I need to upgrade my thermostat when I replace my furnace?” the short answer is: not always, but it’s often a smart move for achieving better energy

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What is AFUE, and why does furnace efficiency matter?

What is AFUE, and Why Does Furnace Efficiency Matter? As the annual heating season in Lakeland, Florida, nears, it’s time to ensure that your furnace runs as efficiently as possible. An energy efficient furnace can mean that you spend less to heat your home during cooler weather. If your existing furnace is older, it might not be possible for you to achieve the energy efficiency you need to keep your utility bills low while providing

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What’s the difference between gas, electric, and oil furnaces?

What’s the Difference Between Gas, Electric, and Oil Furnaces? From strong performance to lower energy bills, each type of furnace installation offers its own unique benefits. While gas and electric tend to be the most popular options in city areas, oil furnaces shine in rural environments where fuel sources are scarce. As a homeowner, you need to consider the operating cost, fuel availability, installation costs, and performance involved with each furnace type. At Lakeland One

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Why Is My Thermostat Short-Cycling or Turning Off?

Why Is My Thermostat Short-Cycling or Turning Off? Thermostat short-cycling is one of the most annoying HVAC problems for homeowners. It keeps climate-controlled air from properly mixing, leading to warm and cool spots throughout your house. Short-cycling can also wear out HVAC components faster. How do you identify and deal with HVAC short cycling, though? What Is Short Cycling? A normal HVAC heating or cooling cycle tends to run about ten minutes on and then

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Is My Wiring Compatible with a Smart Thermostat

Is My Wiring Compatible with a Smart Thermostat? Smart thermostats make it easy to create a more energy-efficient home. They also add a ton of convenience for setting automatic adjustments that match your lifestyle. If you’re ready to add one of these intelligent, programmable thermostats to your house, you must first check its compatibility with your HVAC wiring. Why Wiring Compatibility Matters Wiring compatibility for a smart thermostat ensures correct voltage delivery, prevents short circuit

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