Thayer Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Furnace Repair’

Will Your Furnace Make it to The End of Winter?

Monday, February 21st, 2022
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The weather is probably getting on your nerves, and you’re wondering if your furnace will make it to the end of the season. While you may not have a definite answer to this question, being aware of the lifespan of your heater will help you know what to expect. The average furnace can last up to 15, with electric furnaces lasting around 20 years.

However, any type of furnace is susceptible to malfunctioning. This means that whether you just got a new furnace for your home or you have been using the same one for over five years, it can show signs of poor functioning. But while it’s still serving you well, here are tips to ensure your furnace keeps you warm till the end of winter.

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Be Cautious About Furnace Problems This Time of Year

Monday, March 8th, 2021
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We made it through a very cold February, and now many of us are hoping we’ll have an easy shot right to spring. It might happen. Or we might have more cold weather and need our heating systems working for a few more weeks. This is one of the reasons it’s still important to pay attention to your home’s furnace.

We always stress with customers that when a heating system needs a repair, it doesn’t matter the time year it is: the repair must be scheduled as soon as possible. For a gas furnace, it’s especially important because it has the potential to become hazardous if malfunctions are ignored. Even though it’s March, keep an eye out for furnace problems at this time so you can move fast to have them taken care of.

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Why Does My Furnace Turn On and Off So Often?

Monday, January 25th, 2021
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During our mild winter months when you run the furnace to keep your household warm, you’ll become used to a standard pattern for how the HVAC system turns on and off. You’ll hear the blower fan come on, then the furnace burners ignite, and the rush of heated air pushed through the ductwork. After fifteen minutes or more, the furnace will then start cycling down, turning off the burners and eventually the fan. When the temperature begins to fall below the setting on the thermostat, the HVAC system will begin another heating cycle.

This is the normal behavior you’re used to from the furnace and probably don’t pay much attention to it. But if the furnace breaks this pattern and begins to turn on and off with greater frequency, you may notice. And then you may wonder: is this a problem?

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