PRK Services, Inc. Blog: Archive for January, 2017

What Happens if You Don’t Replace Your Furnace Air Filter

Monday, January 30th, 2017

thermometerHow often do you replace the air filter in your furnace? Were you even aware that your furnace had an air filter before you read this? If not, that’s alright. Plenty of people don’t realize that their furnace has an air filter. What’s important is that you take proper action now to keep the filter in good shape. If you don’t, you could find yourself spending thousands of dollars in repair and replacement costs years earlier than you otherwise would have to.

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Make Sure Your Furnace is the Right Size

Monday, January 16th, 2017

There are a lot of different factors that come into play when selecting a new furnace. Some are more important than others, and some can be safely ignored outside of personal taste. Unfortunately, size is not one of those factors. If your furnace is not properly sized, it can cause you untold amounts of frustration later on, not to mention significantly higher repair and replacement costs.

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Why Won’t My Heat Pump Switch to Heating Mode?

Monday, January 2nd, 2017

Heat pumps are well-known for their ability to switch back and forth between heating and cooling modes. That might even be the reason why you bought yours. It is a pretty great advantage over traditional heating and air conditioning systems… when it works. If the system malfunctions and gets stuck in one mode, it can become more of a hindrance than a help. If your heat pump is stuck in air conditioning mode, have a look below to find out why.

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