Archive for the Maintenance & Repairs Category

04.8.2009

How do you determine when a furnace filter needs to be replaced?

chuck_lieber asked: I am investigating using the pleated filters in my furnace. The problem with any filter is knowing when to replace them. Most tell you how long they should be in the furnace before replacement. It seems to me a better method would be to measure the low pressure on the blower side of [...]

04.7.2009

How can I silence the rotating device inside my furnace?

dickdeadly asked: My home is heated by a very loud Payne Plus 80 gas furnace. Inspection reveals that the noise is created by the rubber device that rotates upon furnace activation.
What is this device called and how can I silence it? Tightening it? I don’t see a way to tighten it. DW-40? [...]

04.7.2009

How do you wire a humidistat to the furnace?

thediscovergroup asked: I have a TRANE 90 furnace and a BRYANT whole house by pass humidifier. In simple, easy to follow instructions, can anyone tell me how to wire this?furnace install

04.6.2009

How to hook up a generator directly to your home furnace?

DogLover asked: I want to hook my generator directly to my furnace , it will be totally separate from the power box in the house.air conditioner service

04.3.2009

How long should an oil furnace last?

Mandy and Melanie asked: We have a 14 year old oil furnace and starting to have some problems with it. Wondering if it is time to replace?furnace maintenance

04.2.2009

What is the average life span of a home furnace in the Midwest?

djtzclark asked: Any answers from people who had the furnace in their house replaced because of its age; not due to modernization of an older home. helps me here…………heat pump install

03.31.2009

How can we optimize the use of our gas floor furnace this winter?

Aristes asked: We don’t have central heat/air. Our gas furnace is in the most inopportune place: Right in the middle of a hallway.
Not only does it burn to step on at night, but it only warms that tiny hallway!
We have to close all the doors in the house and hope the living room stays warm.
Any [...]

03.31.2009

How much should a natural gas furnace be turned down during the day?

Michael B asked: In the morning before leaving for work, we turn down our gas furnace from 70 to 60 degrees. Is there a sweet spot for efficiency that would dictate a better temperature to turn the furnace down to? Is it better to keep the temperature down 10 degrees for 9 or so hours [...]

03.28.2009

How much does it cost to update the furnace in your home?

♥♫♥ Crystal ♥♫♥ asked: How easy is it to do? Would it be cheaper on utilities to go with an electric furnace rather than gas?
Ok I didnt know location made a difference, so I live in Nebraska and right now its 30 degrees outside brrr damnit!furnace

03.28.2009

what is the cheapest way to heat a home furnace with today’s energy cost. electric, propane, heating oil?

Jim asked: I am in need of a new furnace and was curious if I should stick with using heating oil or convert to electric or propane?
(just FYI i am aware wood and coal alternatives are cheap, but i am looking for something less maintained)
If you have Exp in the field, which way do you [...]