Heating Posts

Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Receives the 2016 Carrier President’s Award

March 29th, 2016

We are so proud to announce that Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning was awarded one of Carrier’s highest awards “The President’s Award”. This award is only presented to Carrier Factory Authorized Dealers. Carrier Factory Authorized Dealers are an elite group of dealers that are required to meet a strict set of standards set forth by The Carrier Corporation. Of that group, only the top 2 percent in the nation qualify to receive the President’s Award.

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Some Heating Issues to Watch for at the End of Winter

March 9th, 2016

The second half of February is here, and we’re already experiencing warmer weather. But we can’t count on it remaining like this all the way through to the middle of spring. There may still be some chilly surprises ahead, and that means your heating system needs to be prepared to come back on.

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Reverse Your Ceiling Fans This Winter to Help with Heating Bills

January 19th, 2016

During the summer, ceiling fans are a great way to have increased comfort while also reducing the work load on your air conditioning system. In the regular operation of a ceiling fan, the rotating blades force room air down and create a “wind chill” effect: the movement of the air pushes away the heat envelope from around your body, allowing you to release more heat and feel cooler.

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Finding an HVAC Contractor: Certification, Licensing, and On-Going Training

January 4th, 2016

It’s easy to find someone who’s willing to take care of repairs, installation, or other work for your home’s heating and cooling system. All you need to do is type in a few keywords into a search engine, and local services will pop up.

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Why Are Furnaces Today More Energy Efficient?

December 21st, 2015

Technology improves with each year, and this applies to gas furnaces as much as it does to computers and smart phones. Although gas furnaces have been around for a long time, they have undergone many improvements to make them both safer and more effective.

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Some Checks to Make on Your Furnace During the Winter

December 18th, 2015

We want to open this blog by emphasizing that only trained professionals should handle furnace repairs. Although we’ve provided a list of tips below for ways to check that your furnace is operating as it should, you should never attempt to diagnose a problem or perform a maintenance task (other than changing or replacing the filter) on your own.

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The Importance of Having Your Furnace’s Heat Exchanger Checked

November 23rd, 2015

We emphasize scheduling fall heating maintenance for a number of excellent reasons: not only does this help your heater achieve the longest lifespan possible while working at its highest energy efficiency, but it also keeps it running safely. This is especially crucial if you use a gas-powered furnace, as many homes do.

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The Advantage of a Two-Stage Furnace

November 16th, 2015

Are you considering installing a new furnace during fall in time for winter? If you are, there are a number of options available that can improve your home heating and energy efficiency. One of these is the two-stage furnace. We’ll take a look at this type of furnace and what advantages it offers. What Is […]

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Some Important Gas Furnace Safety Tips for Winter

November 9th, 2015

The majority of homes in the U.S. use natural gas furnaces to supply them with warmth through the winter. Not only is natural gas a less expensive fuel source than electricity, oil, or propane, but a gas furnace can achieve extremely high levels of heat output.

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