Entries by William Hammer

Does Home Heating Oil Evaporate and Other Questions

Are you considering trying heating oil for your home? Or perhaps you’ve moved into a home that has an oil furnace. Either way, you may have some questions about heating oil if you’ve never used it before. Consider the following common questions home heating oil suppliers are used to being asked in order to help […]

How to Pick the Right Furnace for Your Home

Does your home need a furnace? Whether you’re replacing an old furnace or you’re building a new home that will need a furnace, it is important that you choose the right one. The wrong furnace could leave your home feeling chilly, humid, or dry. You could also end up paying too much for heating energy. […]

What is a Cracked Heat Exchanger?

The heat exchanger in your furnace plays a vital role in warming your home to a comfortable temperature. Simply put, without the heat exchanger, your furnace would not be able to do its job. With that background, it’s easy to understand why a cracked heat exchanger would be a problem. But what does this component […]

How To Choose a Propane Supplier

Are you in need of a residential propane supplier? If you have a propane furnace or if any other appliances in your home use propane, you must have a propane tank somewhere on your property. That tank, whatever the size, can only hold a certain amount of propane before needing to be refilled. Whether you’re […]

Why Is My Thermostat Blank?

As the main control panel for your HVAC system, you come to rely on your thermostat to keep your home at a comfortable temperature. And, most of the time, it will do just that. So, it can be rather alarming to head to your thermostat and find that the screen is blank. If your thermostat […]

Why Is My Furnace Leaking Water in Winter?

When it’s working properly, your furnace is not something you have to think about often during the winter months. You simply set your thermostat and let the furnace come on and off automatically based on those settings. Unfortunately, like all other pieces of equipment, furnaces can run into trouble from time to time. One type […]

How Can I Reduce My Heating Bill?

Does your home need a furnace? Whether you’re replacing an old furnace or you’re building a new home that will need a furnace, it is important that you choose the right one. The wrong furnace could leave your home feeling chilly, humid, or dry. You could also end up paying too much for heating energy. […]

How Heat Pump HVAC Systems Work

Heat pumps are a popular type of HVAC system. They are known for being energy-efficient and providing effective home comfort. A heat pump is different from a furnace in the way that it operates, yet the cooling portion is basically the same. You may have heard good things about them, but if you’re thinking about […]

Is Propane Gas “Green”?

Of the heating fuels available, propane is one of the most environmentally friendly. In today’s world many homeowners and business owners are doing their part to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner environment. Climate change concerns are at an all time high, and heating fuels are a factor in that matter.   […]