Hutchins Plumbing & Air Conditioning Blog : Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

4 Sounds Your Furnace Should Not Be Making

Monday, February 6th, 2023
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We are in the middle of winter and your furnace has been working hard to keep your home warm, cozy, and comfortable. When your heater is on, it should never make unusual sounds. Sure, it’s not completely silent, but there are certain sounds that if you hear them coming from your furnace are cause for alarm.

In fact, there are some sounds that require a call to a heating expert sooner rather than later. Allowing an unusual furnace noise to continue will just make whatever problem is causing it worse over time. If you think that you need furnace repair in Plano, TX, our team is here to help. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about furnace sounds that should concern you and warrant a call for repairs.

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What Causes a Heater to Stop Working?

Monday, December 26th, 2022
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If you could prevent problems in your life before they start, you would probably take every measure you could to stay ahead of trouble. Unfortunately, it’s not always that easy. While it doesn’t get too cold down here in Texas, we do want our heaters working perfectly when the colder days arrive. And thankfully, heater problems fall on the list of things you can stay ahead of. 

You can’t prevent all heater problems, but you can invest in heater repair in Frisco, TX to stay ahead of most of them this season. In fact, heater maintenance is a great way to stay ahead of issues for years to come. But you need to know what signs to watch out for. Learn more about what causes your heater to stop working so you can prevent problems before they begin. 

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What Causes a Furnace to Stop Heating?

Monday, November 28th, 2022

Furnaces are very reliable residential heaters. In fact, many homeowners prefer a gas furnace over any other type of heater for a few reasons. Gas furnaces can last 20 years or longer before needing to be replaced and offer reliable heat – even if you lose power during a winter storm. But that doesn’t mean that furnaces are without the potential for problems. In fact, as your furnace ages, it is more likely that it will stop heating. 

If you suspect that something is wrong with your furnace, it may be time for furnace repair in Plano, TX and our team is here to help. Most furnace problems are easy to fix, but occasionally you may need to replace a major component or even your entire furnace. Keep in mind that those major repair expenses usually only happen with older furnaces as they get closer to 20 years old.

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It’s Time for This Important Heating Service!

Monday, October 17th, 2022

Cooling your home has been top of mind for the last several months, and you may not be ready to think about heating yet. In fact, it may not be a priority at all since it doesn’t get as cold where we live. But winter is around the corner, and you will want to heat your home as the temperatures begin to drop.

But is your furnace up to the challenge this season? If you haven’t scheduled heating maintenance in Plano, TX yet this year, now is the time! You want to stay ahead of repairs with this important heating service, and we can explain why.

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Is It Too Late for Furnace Maintenance?

Monday, April 18th, 2022
The short answer, no. But you didn’t come here to hear us say that, right? You come to this blog for the real details behind our claims, and we anticipated that! There’s a lot that goes into the decision behind furnace maintenance, and our team is dedicated to making sure that every furnace is in good condition, no matter the season. Just because it’s spring and finally warming up, doesn’t mean it’s too late for furnace service in Plano, TX. First of all, there will be a few more chilly nights that require your furnace, so you don’t have to feel like the need for them is gone. And secondly, even if every night was warm from here on out, your furnace will be needed again come fall, and maintenance will help it last longer. The importance is less when you get maintenance done, but how frequently you get it done.

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You Need to Repair Your Smoking Furnace

Monday, February 7th, 2022

A smoking furnace is never a good sign. In fact, unless you’re out by the firepit or camping with the family, smoke should never be something that you take lightly. As the saying goes, “where there’s smoke, there’s fire,” and your furnace should never be on-fire to the point where it smokes.

Today, we want to talk about two things. The first will be why a furnace might start expelling smoke. We’ll discuss the whole combustion process and how a furnace in good condition deals with the byproducts of the process. This should show you just how dangerous of a situation a smoking furnace can be.

Secondly, we’ll be talking about what you should do if your furnace is starting to expel smoke into your home. Here’s a hint: you’re going to want to call our team for expert furnace repair in Plano, TX!

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Is Your Heater Going to Last All Season?

Monday, January 24th, 2022

How is your heating system doing? Does it keep you warm and cozy at night or are you constantly pulling up blog posts and articles about how to fix a struggling heater? Don’t worry, we’re not here to pass judgment or tell you what to do—that’s simply not our job. We’re local HVAC professionals that specialize in heating in Plano, TX, so we’re just here to talk about the technology and best practices that could keep you warmer for longer.

We’ve been getting some brutal, record-breaking cold temperatures here in Texas, which means that every year it’s becoming more important to have a reliable heating system. Heaters that can effectively last all season are going to beat out heaters that are problematic and constantly on the fritz.

Here’s a great checklist to see if your heating system will last all winter season, or if you might want to get some professional attention for it.

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Why Fast Heater Repair Is the Best

Monday, January 10th, 2022

When we talk about “fast” heater repair, we’re not really counting the minutes, or even the hours. Heating systems break down at inconvenient times, so it’s not like you can always guarantee that you’ll be home and around to provide support for the system when it buckles under pressure. However, if you’re waiting months to get your heating system fixed, then you’re in for quite an unpleasant surprise.

Fast repairs in this scenario just mean repairs that you don’t want too long to get. When you run into a problem, just like when you discover an ailment that requires a trip to the hospital, time is of the essence. The longer you wait on heating repair in Frisco, TX, the more likely you are to be a victim of compounding problems, high heating bills, and a system that completely breaks down.

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Keep Your Home Warm This Winter

Monday, December 13th, 2021

We’re entering into the coldest time of the year, which means that our phone lines are going to be ringing off the hook for heating repairs in Plano, TX. Don’t get us wrong, we’re ecstatic about it! We love being able to help homeowners in need with our specialized training and services, and we’ll always be there to help you with our 24/7 emergency hotline.

However, we’re not a magic genie. You can’t just rub a lamp and we appear to fix your heating system. We have to stock up our trucks, make sure we have the right equipment on hand and drive to your home. This could take anywhere from just a few minutes to an hour depending on the weather and the location of your house. What we’re saying is that you need to work on keeping your home warm until we get there.

Here are some ways to do that.

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You Don’t Want to Hear This Noise Coming From Your Furnace

Monday, November 1st, 2021

Imagine this—you’re sleeping soundly one night after a delicious Thanksgiving meal, or after celebrating the holidays with the extended family, and you’re suddenly woken up by a strange noise. You’re awake enough to tell that this noise is coming from your furnace, but the intensity and nuisance of this noise signals to you that there’s something seriously wrong.

If you’re reading this, then the good news is you’ve made it far enough to do something about it. Noises that come from your furnace almost always signal that you need furnace repair in Plano, TX, but a few noises are worse than others.

Today, we’re going to focus on one noise, in particular, that seems to be a common occurrence in older gas furnaces—the booming noise. If your furnace sounds like it’s exploding on a semiregular basis with booming noises, then we’re going to tell you why this can be a nightmare if left alone.

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