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Time to Replace Your Heating System? What to Look For!
admin April 18, 2022
As the heating season begins again, you might be wondering if it’s a good time to replace your heating system. It’s not a decision to take lightly, and we’re happy to help you determine whether or not it is the right move to make now, well before winter arrives. Here are a few signs that your heating system might be due for an upgrade: You’ve had it for more than 15 years: When your furnace nears the end of its operational life, it’s becoming less efficient and more costly to maintain. Higher energy bills: Are your energy bills suddenly higher than usual despite you using the same amount of energy? This could point to an issue with your furnace. Costly repairs: If repairs are expensive, it might make more sense to upgrade. While a replacement furnace might cost more at the outset, the long term savings of a more efficient system may be worth it. Uneven temperatures: If you’re dealing with hot and cold spots throughout your house, that’s a telltale sign your furnace isn’t efficiently delivering hot air. Exterior damage: If there are signs of obvious disintegration on the outside of your furnace, it’s important to get it taken care of before it becomes a serious hazard. Noisy: Rattling, humming, popping or screeching noises are not just annoying, they’re also signs of potential failure or issue in need of repair. Keep an eye (and ear) open for these indications that your heating system might be in need of an upgrade, and if you experience any of these problems give us a call to discuss your options!...
Can a Neglected Heating System Affect Your Health?
admin April 18, 2022
Getting the most from your heating system means keeping up with the necessary maintenance! Not to worry, you’ve got the experts at Harris Comfort to make sure your heating equipment isn’t a risk to your health or your budget. Take care of your heating equipment to avoid… Diminished Comfort Coverage The most obvious way an uncared for heating system will impact your health is the lack of warmth in the winter. While those who can take cold can manage, elderly residents, children and even pets can suffer without proper comfort control. Dirty, Dusty Air Air-forced systems such as furnaces are equipped with filters to help with air quality within the home, but without proper maintenance and cleaning those filters can become blocked and end up distributing the collected debris back into the home instead. Potentially High Carbon Monoxide Levels Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can be produced by the incomplete combustion of fuel – so if your heating oil equipment is producing black smoke or soot or if you smell a propane leak be sure to call Harris Comfort immediately as this is a sign your equipment is not properly functioning. Thankfully, this situation can be avoided with regular maintenance. Those are the potential risks, but what’s the solution? It’s easy – regular tune-ups from Harris Comfort! We service all the equipment that we sell and install, so ensure your heating system is in good hands by contacting us online today....
Benefits of Having Automatic Heating Oil Delivery
admin April 18, 2022
We’re proud to have served our community for more than 50 years, providing customers with solutions for all of their home heating fuel and heating equipment needs. Additionally, we also offer a wonderfully easy way to maintain a full heating oil or propane storage tank through an automatic fuel delivery service. Here’s how you can benefit from automatic fuel deliveries: No more managing your heating oil supply! You’ll never have to check your fuel gauge or remember to call for a delivery again No more waiting around for the delivery! We’ll fill up your tank with no additional hassles or waiting around for the truck to come No more high risk of run outs! You’ll be prepared for long cold spells, and you won’t have to worry about dealing with the costly consequences of run outs, such as having your burner restarted Using Degree Days, special computer programs, and your past fuel usage history, we can determine when you’ll need fuel, and make deliveries accordingly. If weather patterns change, your schedule will be adjusted to accommodate the changes. And, if things inside your home change (home extensions, spending more time at home or a new member of the family!) your automatic delivery schedule can be adjusted. If we piqued your interest and you’d like to take advantage of our automatic delivery service, call or contact us online today to enroll!...
