In the Triad we experience all four seasons, including hot summers and cold winters. As the winter season is upon us, we have switched our furnaces on to battle the cold night temperatures. If your heating system is not working properly, there are a few common problems that tend to occur that may require HVAC service in Burlington.

Common heating problems:

1. Mechanical failure. HVAC systems are complex machines with many moving parts. Over time these parts are destined to wear out and require repair or replacement. Besides simply wearing out, parts can loosen up over time or dry out and need to be lubricated.
2. Low air flow. If it seems that there is insufficient air coming from your vents, you may have a problem with air flow to or from your system. Often this is due to dirty or clogged filters. Replace your filters and check to see if the flow of air is stronger. If the problem persists, schedule service with your Heating & Air Conditioning company.
3. Uneven heating. Do some rooms feel warmer than others when your heat is on? Are there some areas of your home that do not heat to a comfortable level? This could be due to a number of different problems from ductwork to mechanical issues. Again, check your filters for excess dust and replace if necessary. If the situation doesn’t improve it may be time to call a professional heating and air conditioning service.
4. Thermostat issues. Have you set your thermostat for your desired temperature, only to find that your home never reaches that temperature? Does your heat run constantly? Is there a warning light on your thermostat that is on or blinking? These things can mean any number of problems with your thermostat or the system itself. It’s best to have an Heating & Air Conditioning specialist diagnose and repair the problem.
5. Pilot problems. The pilot light is what ignites the fuel in the combustion chamber in order to heat the air that warms your home. In older furnaces the pilot stays lit all the time during the heating season, unless it unexpectedly goes out. Newer furnaces have electric ignited pilots that do not need to remain lit all the time. Whatever the type, if the pilot malfunctions your system will fail to produce heat.
6. Electrical issues. Electrical wiring can easily become loose, disconnected, or corroded. If electrical connections are not right the entire system could lose power, leading to no heat on a cold day or night. It is important to have a professional handle all electrical issues for safety reasons.

Prevent common HVAC problems with regular maintenance from Alamance Oil

Most of the above problems can be prevented with Burlington HVAC maintenance. Often referred to as preventative maintenance, a yearly tune-up for your central heating and air conditioning system can eliminate these problems before they occur unexpectedly and leave you in the cold. Maintenance involves inspecting, cleaning, and if necessary, repairing all the parts of your HVAC system. Filters are replaced, parts are cleaned, electrical wiring is checked, and the thermostat is tested. Alamance Oil offers Comfort and Protection Service Plans that can prevent common HVAC problems. Schedule service or call 336-226-9371 to get started with a plan today.

Although off to a warm start, The Farmer’s Almanac is predicting another cold winter this year, including possible icy conditions in late January. You don’t want to be caught on a cold, icy night with no heat. This is why early detection is so important. Annual maintenance can identify potential heating repairs earlier, saving you money and preventing you from spending a night shivering under the blankets with no heat.

Maintaining your heating unit is similar to maintaining a car. Any mechanic will tell you that the most important maintenance task for cars is changing the oil on a regular basis. Simple, yet effective for maintaining all the working components of an engine. If a car owner fails to have the oil changed, then the engine parts are not lubricated adequately and they begin to fail. Annual heating maintenance ensures that all the heater components are working properly, parts are well lubricated, and belts are changed, if needed. Quite often, the service technician can spot issues early preventing major breakdowns on those cold, wintry nights.

Safety Concerns that Warrant Heating Repair

The burning process for gas and oil produces carbon monoxide. Since your heating system burns these elements to produce warm air, a small amount of carbon monoxide is normal. The ventilation system is designed to eliminate this small amount of carbon monoxide by filtering it out of the home. However, a crack in the ventilation system or a dirty furnace can allow this poisonous gas to leak into your home. Carbon monoxide is odorless and can be extremely dangerous, and can cause death.

Most homes today are super-insulated. This is great for reducing your energy costs because it keeps the cold air out and the hot air in. However, creating an airtight environment also creates an ideal environment for carbon monoxide buildup. By having your furnace checked and repaired promptly, you and your family are protected from this silent but extremely dangerous gas.

Heating Repair & Tune-ups: Why They Are Important

The simplified recipe for creating warm air is easy: fuel, air and fire to generate the burn. In order to operate efficiently, the proper mixture of all these ingredients (air, oil, or gas) must be monitored. When a technician comes out to check your heating unit, this mixture is checked to ensure that the burn is efficient plus he checks the burners to ensure proper ignition and burner flame. Additionally, the technician checks to make sure there are no leaks or blockage in the ventilation system and to make sure that the wiring is not corroded or damaged.

By simply performing an annual check-up, you can minimize your heating repair costs and protect your and your family from the harmful effects of a leaky ventilation system.

Don’t delay in having your heating repair in Greensboro completed today, call Berico Heating and Air Conditioning at (336) 273-8663 to schedule a check-up before the cold weather arrives.

Are you in need of a propane supplier? Perhaps you are dissatisfied with your current propane supplier. Or maybe you recently bought a home with a propane furnace and you’ve never had one before. Maybe you are considering having a propane furnace installed in a new home or switching to a propane furnace from a different heating fuel. Whatever the reason, you want to find an affordable, reliable propane delivery service in Burlington.

But what qualities should you look for in a propane supplier?

1. Safety. The most important quality in a propane delivery service, safety records are a great way to start. A reputable heating fuel supplier should be able to provide you with references. Suppliers are most likely involved in safety programs that can further attest to their emphasis on safe practices.
2. Better Business Bureau Accredited. If you want to find out about a company’s customer service history, the BBB is a great resource. The BBB gives businesses a letter grade rating based on a number of criteria, such as customer complaints and resolution, business practices, and government action taken against a business. Look for a propane supplier with an A+ rating with the BBB.
3. Experience. Choose a supplier with plenty of experience. If a company has been in business for a long time, they must provide excellent customer service. Otherwise they wouldn’t be in business today. And a company with experience can be trusted to do the job right. If you sign up for a delivery plan, the company will know how to calculate your usage and be sure to refill your tank before you run out.
4. Heating fuel supplier and HVAC service in one. A propane supplier who can also repair your furnace is quite convenient. You can combine your yearly furnace maintenance with a propane refill. Every year before the winter cold sets in, your HVAC company/propane supplier can give your furnace a tune-up and refill your propane tank to get you all set for the heating season. Combining these two services will save you money.

Propane delivery in Burlington is convenient with Alamance Oil

Alamance Oil Company exceeds all of the above criteria. Serving Burlington and the surrounding area since 1924, we have the experience necessary to safely deliver your propane on time. We are A+ accredited with the Better Business Bureau and we were awarded the Super Service Award by Angie’s List. We offer service plans that include propane delivery discounts. New propane customers enjoy special pricing and free tank swap out if you are switching suppliers. We deliver 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in case of emergency. By switching to Alamance Oil you can save up to $150 a year. Schedule fuel delivery or call 336-273-8663.

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Now is the time to have your furnace repair in Eden completed before the cold weather rolls in this year so you can stay warm and toasty all winter long.

All too often home owners forget to have their furnace checked before the cold weather sets in. As luck would have it, on the coldest night of the year is the same night their heater dies. This scenario can be prevented by having your furnace repair completed, if needed, or prevented by performing an annual maintenance check now.

Most home owners fail to recognize all the different furnace components that need to be serviced or checked on a yearly basis. In fact, most warranties for the most popular furnaces include a statement that voids the warranty caused by improper maintenance. Having your heating unit or furnace checked on a regular basis really is important. It is sort of like changing the oil in your car, a simple thing – yet, extremely important as the oil lubricates all the major parts of the motor. After a certain amount of miles the oil breaks down, the parts are lubricated inefficiently and this causes other engine components to go bad quicker.

Safety Concerns that Warrant Furnace Repair

Furnaces typically use either propane gas or oil to produce heat. The burning of these substances produce carbon monoxide. While your plants may love it (they actually filter the carbon monoxide out of the air), it is deadly to humans. Typically, the amount of carbon monoxide emitted from your heating unit is minimal and eliminated through the furnace ventilation system. However, if there are cracks in the ventilation system, or the furnace is dirty, carbon monoxide can increase and leak into your home. Additionally, today’s homes are super-insulated, which is great for keeping the cold weather out and the heat in. However, the downside is that an airtight environment creates an ideal environment for buildup of carbon monoxide. Having your furnace checked annually and any heating repair performed promptly protects you and your family from dangers of this silent and harmful gas.

Furnace Repair & Tune-ups and Why They Are Important

Although generating heat is complex, in simple terms, warm air is generated by burning some type of substance (oil or propane gas). In order to operate efficiently, the proper mixture of all these ingredients (air, oil, or propane gas) must be monitored. When a technician comes out to check your furnace, this mixture is checked to ensure that the burn is efficient plus he checks the burners to ensure proper ignition and burner flame. Additionally, the technician checks to make sure there are no leak or blockage in the ventilation system and to make sure that the wiring is not corroded or damaged.

Don’t delay in having your furnace repair in Eden completed today. Carolina Fuels services the Eden and Reidsville areas. Call us today at (336) 273-8663 to schedule a check-up before the cold weather arrives.

Most homeowners make the mistake of waiting until it gets cold and their furnace goes out before they call for maintenance. Actually, now is the perfect time for servicing your HVAC in Greensboro NC. The weather is transitioning from hot to cold and, during this transition, service technicians can perform routine maintenance to ensure that when cold weather arrives, your heating unit is performing efficiently. Plus, by having your heating and cooling system maintenance performed now, it could save you money. Research has shown that by performing annual maintenance, homeowners can actually save money since well-maintained units break down less often than poorly maintained units.

Routine Maintenance on HVAC in Greensboro Includes

• Lubrication of all those moving parts. Just like your car needs oil to adequately lubricate all the moving parts of the engine, your heating and cooling system also needs lubrication to keep things moving smoothly.

• Checking electrical wires and connections to ensure they are adequately tightened and there are no loose wires or damage to the wires.

• Checking your thermostat to ensure that it is working properly. The HVAC unit can only keep your home at a comfortable temperature if the thermostat is working properly.

• Cleaning the condenser unit. A dirty condenser unit increases the workload on your unit and can cause unexpected repairs. By keeping the unit clean, you use less electricity and the unit works more efficiently.

• Check coolant levels. While some may believe that more is better, coolant levels can err on the side of too little or too much. A service technician checks to ensure your unit has just the right level, not too much or too little. This also ensures that your unit performs optimally for keeping your home at a comfortable temperature.

• Check blower components. Airflow can cause your system to loose heating efficiency. Cleaning and making adjustments to the blower components ensures that your unit is providing the best airflow possible, saving energy and puts dollars in your pocket.

• Check to ensure unit cycles on and off properly. Homeowners generally know if the unit is on or off but the technicians actually check to make sure the HVAC unit is cycling on and off properly. In other words, is the unit cycling on or off too much (unnecessary wear and tear) or is the unit staying on too much (indicative of other issues). These checkups can identify a small issues that may require furnace repairs and prevents them from becoming major issues later.

Berico Heating & Air in Greensboro, is dedicated to keeping your home the right temperature 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. HVAC service and repair, home heating oil and propane delivery has been our specialty in Greensboro, High Point, Eden, Burlington and the surrounding areas since 1924. As an HVAC contractor we are able to diagnose and resolve problems for all heating or cooling systems. If you need your HVAC in Greensboro services, call us today to schedule an appointment at (336) 273-8663.