PRK Services, Inc. Blog: Archive for September, 2016

Furnace Noises That Indicate a Problem

Monday, September 26th, 2016

In a little while, you’re going to start relying on your furnace to keep warm. That means more strain on your system, and a greater likelihood for problems to occur. The faster you can react to any problems, the more damage you can prevent. One of the best ways to make sure that you detect a furnace problem early is to listen for strange noises coming from the system. Let’s take a look at some of the more common strange noises that indicate a problem with the furnace.

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How Short Cycling Threatens Your Furnace

Monday, September 19th, 2016

As you start to use your furnace more and more often in the coming weeks, it’s important that you be able to recognize when the system is in trouble. The faster you can recognize a problem, the faster you can get it repaired and the more damage you can prevent. One of the biggest threats to your system is short cycling, which is when the furnace turns itself on and off every couple of minutes. Let’s take a look at why short cycling is such a big problem, and what you can do about it.

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How to Finish Summer With Your AC System in Good Condition

Monday, September 12th, 2016

Summer is coming to a close, but we still have a few more weeks of terribly hot weather before things start to cool off. September is often one of the hottest months of the year, and that means that the strain on your air conditioner is going to remain high until the start of heating season. If you want to end the summer with your air conditioner in top operating condition, there are a couple things you should do. Read on to find out more.

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Signs That You Need a New Heating System

Monday, September 5th, 2016

Heating systems can last quite a while, provided that you take care of them really well. No heating system can last forever, though. Sooner or later, we all have to replace our heating systems with new ones. What’s important is that you be able to recognize when your current heater is on its last legs, so that you can have it replaced as soon as possible. Let’s take a look at some of the signs that your heating system desperately needs to be replaced.

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