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If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your home. For your convenience and protection, our Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling team developed a list of five common furnace smells and what they mean. 1. Burnt Plastic If you just turned on your furnace for the winter, your nostrils may detect a burning smell. If this is the case, you don’t need to panic… Continue Reading
The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity. In reality, the key is treating your system with care and respect. With just a small amount of time and energy, you can ensure your furnace will live well beyond its warranty. From our team here at Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling, here are four things you should do to make your furnace last longer: 1. Change Your Filter Regularly This is one of the easiest and… Continue Reading
Just about any electrical appliance has the potential to overheat. Furnaces are no exception. As a homeowner, you need to take precautions to lower the risk of an overheated unit. You should also be wary of the associated symptoms, so you know when to take action. Remember, if your system gets too hot, you should keep a cool head and get your furnace taken care of right away. We want to keep our customers in the know about overheating furnaces. Our team here at Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling compiled the following information for you. How Do I Prevent My… Continue Reading
When it comes to staying warm during the cold winter months, folks in Ontario, OR and Weiser, ID, love their heat pumps. Fast, reliable, and cost effective to use, heat pumps are a popular choice in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. But what if it’s freezing outdoors and your heat pump starts blowing cold air? At Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling, we offer practical solutions for installing and maintaining your heat pump. We’ll be sure you get the best value for your dollar and the best system to suit your personal needs here in Idaho and Oregon.… Continue Reading
Is your energy bill too high in the winter? Are you looking for ways to cut costs? There are a number of simple things you can do at home to save money. Some of them are bigger projects, but most are simple things you can do in your day-to-day life to help reduce your heat cost this winter. At Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling, we want to help you achieve the highest comfort in your Weiser, ID, or Ontario, OR, home at an affordable price. Air Seal Your Home Air leaks are where outside air enters your home or where… Continue Reading
Once the cooler weather hits here in Nampa this fall, you are going to want the inside of your home toasty and comfortable. This means turning on your furnace. Long before the first night you’ll want to use it, you should have your furnace cleaned and checked by a professional from Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling. You may think this maintenance is unimportant and you can save money by forgoing it, but you would be mistaken. Here are five reasons you should call to schedule your appointment today. 1. It prevents unexpected and costly breakdowns. When you schedule your furnace… Continue Reading
Your furnace filter is the unsung hero of your furnace. It quietly does its job without any fuss and allows the rest of the furnace to do its job. It’s not a complicated item, but there are some basics we at Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling think you should know to help it do its job. Its Purpose The main purpose of your furnace filter is to protect your furnace, specifically the blower fan, from all the dust, debris, and other pollutants the return duct takes in. The filter also aids in your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ) for your… Continue Reading
The most common reason that your pilot light on your water heater keeps going out is a damaged, bent or dirty thermocouple. What is a thermocouple? The simple definition is that it is a device that measures temperature. More importantly it is the device that regulates the gas flow inside your water heater or furnace. It has two wires. One sits hear the thermostat and the other sits by the pilot light flame. If the temperature goes up the thermocouple sends and electric signal that opens the gas valve and allows for the combustion to take place. If the pilot… Continue Reading
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