A furnace that is doing its job is often ignored. You adjust the heat with your thermostat, the heat turns on, and everyone in your home is warm. It's not an appliance that needs to be refilled or have lubrication added to it, so it generally goes unnoticed due to the minimal maintenance that is required. However, there are problems that do warrant your attention from time to time. Look out for these three potential problems that can affect a gas furnace.
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If you live in a smaller home or an apartment, there is a chance the heating and cooling system you have in place is a ductless mini-split. These systems, which operate free of a connected duct system, are highly-efficient and do perform reliably for a long time most of the time. However, just like any other HVAC system, a ductless mini-split can have problems. If you're having problems with your system, it is best to try and diagnose the issue on your own to ensure the problem is not a simple fix.
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It's very common to have times when no hot water is available; maybe the water heater is malfunctioning or has been turned off, or too many people are trying to use the hot-water supply at once. But it is also possible to have the opposite problem: no cold water and all hot water, which can be very uncomfortable if not outright bad for your skin. Sometimes this is a temporary issue due to normal plumbing processes, but other times there are additional factors at play.
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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are gases emitted from a wide variety of common liquid and solid products that you probably use around your home. VOCs can be the dangerous byproduct of many of the things that we use to clean our homes. For example, VOCs can be the byproduct of paints, cleaners, disinfectants, fuel, aerosol sprays, and much more. Because of this, VOCs are about 10 times more likely indoors than they are outdoors.
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A loud central air conditioning system that doesn't cool down a house in a timely manner can be a pain to deal with. No one wants to wait a long time for their house to cool down when it is hot, especially after having a long day at work or school. The fastest way to pinpoint why the air conditioner isn't functioning properly is through the professional skills of HVAC technicians such as Derek Sawyers Smart Energy Heating & Air.
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