Furnace Articles

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When the temperatures drop in Lansing, nothing feels as comfy as turning up the heat and cozying up indoors. Your furnace works hard to keep your Michigan home toasty, but continuous heating also dries indoor air.

Are you anticipating a higher heating bill this winter? Here in Lansing, temperatures can get pretty low. The only way to ensure you remain perfectly comfortable inside your home is by cranking up the heat.

It’s understandable that home maintenance tasks can fall by the wayside. Many homeowners in Lansing, follow the old saying: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Life gets busy, and other priorities tend to creep in each month, eating away at your time and budget.

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

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.

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 East Lansing home.

This issue happens more often than not with older furnaces, and it could be a sign you are ready to upgrade your East Lansing home’s heating and cooling system with a new model. At the 10-year mark, furnaces start to lose efficiency and begin breaking down more frequently.

As the leaves change color here in Michigan, our team at North Winds Heating & Cooling is preparing for an important time of the year—furnace inspection season.

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.

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

At North Winds Heating and Cooling, we take the safety of our customers in Michigan seriously. That’s why we want you to know how to spot a cracked heat exchanger.

While an air conditioner’s efficiency is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, an electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or average fuel utilization efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages, letting you know how much of your fuel is actually used to heat your Michigan home and how much fuel is wasted. 

Our team at North Winds Heating & Cooling could help you save big bucks on your monthly utility bill by performing a furnace replacement.

Our team at North Winds Heating & Cooling wants to help you be prepared by providing the following furnace maintenance tips.

Our team at North Winds Heating & Cooling wants you to understand the concept of short cycling and why it can be harmful and costly.

This winter, you’re hoping to have a brand new furnace to keep you warm. But there are so many furnaces to choose from. You’re left wondering, which is the right one for your Okemos home?

If your furnace overheats, it’s in your best interest to have it repaired right away. Delays could end up costing you more in the future.

Is your furnace blowing air without pause? If so, you’re probably feeling a bit concerned. First, your Okemos 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 our professionals at North Winds Heating & Cooling see frequently, so you don’t need to worry.

Is your energy bill too high in the winter? Are you looking for ways to cut costs? There are a number of simple things you can do at home to save money. Some of them are bigger projects, but most are simple things you can do in your day-to-day life to help reduce your heat cost this winter.

Our team wants to help you be prepared for cold weather by providing the following furnace maintenance tips.