Purl's Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

Ways to Enjoy Better Heating for the Rest of Winter

Monday, February 3rd, 2025
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Winter isn’t over yet, and if you’ve been struggling with inconsistent heating or high energy bills, now is the perfect time to make some improvements. At Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning, we know the importance of reliable, efficient heating in Fresno, CA and throughout the rest of the Central Valley. With a few key adjustments, you can stay warm and comfortable for the remainder of the season.

Here are some effective ways to enhance your home’s heating performance:

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A Better Thermostat Can Make a Difference!

Monday, January 20th, 2025
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As a homeowner, you’re always looking for ways to improve your home’s comfort, efficiency, and value. But one of the simplest and most impactful upgrades often goes unnoticed: the thermostat. We’ve often seen how upgrading to a better thermostat, especially a smart thermostat, can revolutionize the way you experience home comfort and manage energy use. Let’s dive into why thermostats can make such a big difference.

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Are There Furnace Repairs I Can Do Myself?

Monday, January 6th, 2025
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If by “furnace repair” you mean taking out a tool kit, opening the furnace cabinet, or anything even close to either, then the answer is a straight no. Furnace repairs, whether for a gas-powered or electric-powered unit, must be left to licensed professionals.

If the repairs you’re thinking of are more like “troubleshooting” — basic checks to make sure a simple explanation isn’t lurking behind your heating troubles — then there are steps you can take with a malfunctioning furnace. But please know the difference between troubleshooting checks and a DIY repair.

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Planning for HVAC in the New Year: How We Can Help

Monday, December 23rd, 2024
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As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to make plans for your home’s HVAC system. Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning, your local HVAC contractor in Oakhurst, CA and throughout the Central Valley, is here to help ensure your heating, cooling, and ventilation needs are met all year long. Whether you’re looking to improve efficiency, replace aging equipment, or take care of overlooked maintenance, our team has the expertise to handle it all. Here’s how we can assist you in planning for a comfortable and energy-efficient new year.

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Should You Replace Your Furnace Before the Serious Cold Arrives?

Monday, November 25th, 2024
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As winter approaches and temperatures begin to drop, ensuring your furnace is ready to handle the season’s demands is crucial. A reliable heating system not only keeps your home comfortable but also prevents unexpected breakdowns during the coldest months. If your furnace is showing signs of age, inefficiency, or frequent issues, now may be the perfect time to consider a furnace replacement in Fresno, CA before the serious cold arrives. Here’s how to determine whether your furnace is ready for another winter or if it’s time for an upgrade.

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Fall Is the Time to Schedule an HVAC Maintenance Tune-Up and Inspection

Monday, October 14th, 2024
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Fall is the perfect reminder that winter is just around the corner. For homeowners, this shift in seasons means it’s time to focus on preparing their heating systems for the colder months ahead. One of the most important tasks on the fall to-do list is scheduling an HVAC maintenance tune-up and inspection. 

We highly recommend locals take advantage of this time to ensure their heating Merced, CA, HVAC systems are ready for the demands of winter. If you’re looking for added peace of mind, our Ultimate Service Agreement offers the best in preventive care.

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A Cracked Heat Exchanger Is a Major Furnace Repair Issue

Monday, February 19th, 2024
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Gas furnaces are reliable and powerful heating systems that can work for many years delivering warmth to a home. It’s why they’re still the most common household heating system across the country. 

Some homeowners are cautious about using gas furnaces because of possible safety hazards. Burning natural gas in any appliance has some risk of uncontrolled combustion and toxic gas leaks. But as long as a furnace receives regular maintenance each year and prompt repairs when needed, the risk is minimal.

We want to focus on one specific furnace repair problem that can create serious health hazards: a cracked heat exchanger. The more you know about it, the easier it will be to prevent it.

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5 Smaller Signs of a Dying Furnace

Monday, February 5th, 2024
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We’ve examined before the ways you can tell that you may need heating repair in Fresno, CA. As we keep moving through another cold winter in the Central Valley, you’ll want to know how to recognize all the potential indicators that your furnace is teetering on the brink of failing. 

Some of these signs we haven’t shared before—they’re the silent and small warnings that may not leap out at you. Today, we’re going to delve into these sneakier signs so you’ll know sooner to call our technicians to investigate your heating system. If there’s a problem, we will find it and see if a repair will fix it or if we need to replace the whole furnace because it’s truly at the end of its service life.

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Why Won’t My Furnace Turn On?

Monday, December 11th, 2023
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During the winter, there are few frustrations more annoying and uncomfortable than a furnace that won’t turn on. If you’ve had your furnace maintained annually during the fall, you likely won’t run into a problem like this—but there’s never any guarantee of a perfect furnace performance. 

If you’re currently facing a furnace not heating in Clovis, CA, you can call our team to see what repairs it may need. In some cases, you may only need to do a bit of troubleshooting to correct the problem. Below, we’ll look at reasons for an obstinate furnace, what you can do about it, and when you need to contact us. 

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Why Pilots Lights Have Gone “Out of Fashion”

Monday, November 27th, 2023
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Once upon a time, when people discussed gas furnaces, they often talked about the pilot light. This flame burned through the winter in the furnace, ready to ignite the burners as soon as gas started to flow to them. Sometimes the pilot light would go out and need relighting—and this was often Troubleshooting Step #1 on lists of what to do if a gas furnace stopped working. 

But now the question people are asking isn’t “how to light a gas furnace in Fresno, CA” so much as wondering what happened to the pilot light. Some models may still use them, but not many. The pilot light has gone out of fashion, and for some good reasons.

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