Furnace Articles

So, you’re thinking about upgrading your North Carolina heating and cooling system. Have you ever heard of dual fuel? 

We can help. Scott Brothers Heating & Air wishes more of our North Carolina customers knew about the simple ways to cut heating costs during the winter. Some require a small financial investment, but some are free and incredibly simple with a little diligence.

You just discovered there is a puddle of water on the floor in front of your furnace. What does this mean?

It’s crucial to take proper care of your furnace—it provides your [city-1] home with the heat you need to stay warm. A simple, but often forgotten, way to keep your furnace in good condition and help provide you with desirable indoor air quality (IAQ) in your North Carolina home is to consistently replace or clean the furnace filter.

If you notice a pool of water has formed around the furnace in your North Carolina home, don’t be alarmed. In most cases, this is not a serious or expensive problem—it is a pretty common issue.

If you own a gas furnace it is a big part of your life—whether you realize it or not. It keeps your Boone, NC home warm and can help with indoor air quality (IAQ).

You just discovered there is a puddle of water on the floor in front of your furnace. Why would your furnace be leaking water?

Did you finally turn your furnace on this winter only to have cold air blowing out of your vents? Or did your furnace stop working just when you started to need it most? There are a few reasons your furnace may be blowing cold air, and there a few things to check before you need to worry too much. At Scotts Brothers Heating & Air, we are here in Fleetwood to help keep your home warm and comfy this winter. If you’re having problems with your furnace, check these things first and then call us for help.

There are furnace-fan settings on your thermostat for ON and AUTO. Which option is the best choice? Here are the pros of each choice.

Ready to schedule your annual furnace inspection? The HVAC experts at Scott Brothers are eager to help.

If your heating or air conditioning system suddenly stops working in your Boone home, it’s easy to think the worst. However, sometimes the malfunction is not really caused by your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system at all, but actually from a broken thermostat.

It’s normal for your furnace to make some noise. For instance, a dull hum is to be expected. However, louder noises might spell trouble for your heating unit’s components. Remember to turn off your furnace if it makes any alarming sounds and leave the repair job to a professional.

Though you may not give much thought to the furnace in your Boone home, knowing a bit about it and how it works can come in handy. At Scott Brothers Heating & Air, our heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals are always here to help and to answer any furnace questions you may have.

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…

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 Boone system with care and respect. With just a small amount of time and energy, you…

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 North Carolina home. For your convenience and protection, our Scott…

Today’s heating options are plentiful, but in some areas of the country, homeowners may need to choose primarily between natural gas heat and oil heat when it comes to warming up their homes. Our team at Scott Brothers Heating & Air wants you to be well-informed about these two options, so you can make the…

A furnace is a major investment for any Jefferson homeowner. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system sometime during home ownership. Our team at Scott Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning wants you to understand how your furnace…

Once the cooler weather hits here in Crumpler 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 Scott Brothers Heating &…

Is your furnace blowing air without pause? If so, you’re probably feeling a bit concerned. First, your house most likely feels like an oven. On top of that, your utility bill will be considerably higher with your furnace constantly running. Believe it or not, this is a fairly common problem, so you don’t need to…

If your furnace seems to be producing heating inconsistently around your home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room causing inconsistent heating or cooling. On cold days, this can be a nuisance. For example, you may be confined to only a few rooms in your home. Or you…

Your fuel-burning furnace has a number of mechanisms allowing it to run safely and effectively. These features prevent fires and protect your indoor air quality (IAQ). They also work to prevent internal errors from damaging large portions of your furnace. From our team here at Scott Brothers Heating & Air, here are six ways your…

Short cycling basically means short run times and short off times, that your furnace is turning on and off quickly and thus not providing the heat that your home needs. It can happen for a number of reasons. A furnace that is too big for your home is often the culprit. When your home heats…

Change the Filters The first thing you should do for your gas furnace, or any of your HVAC systems, is to change the air filter. This should be done at least once a year, but as many as 3 or 4 times depending on the manufacturers specifications. The air filter traps dust and debris from…

At Scott Brothers Heating & Air, we know that a new furnace is a big investment. It may be hard to make the decision to replace your current furnace, but every furnace will need to be replaced at some point in a home’s life. How do you know when it is time to say goodbye…

Did you turn your furnace on only to have cold air blowing out of your vents? Did your furnace stop working just when you started to need it most? There are a few reason that your furnace may be blowing cold air and there a few things to check before you need to worry too…

There are three different types of furnaces available, and there are a few things that factor into which kind will work for you. You should consider your heating requirements, ductwork and insulation, size of you home and number of floors, and your budget. One of the certified technicians at Scott Brothers Heating & Air can…

Gas furnaces create heat by burning natural gas. This gas is usually methane combined with other carbon based gasses. Here in Boone, NC, Scott Brothers Heating & Air believes having knowledge about how your furnace works is important. The Ignitor The process starts with the ignitor. The ignition source for older furnaces is a pilot…