Furnaces Articles
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 home?
Ultra-dry air with relative humidity below the recommended 30 to 50 percent can negatively affect your health and home.
Reliable, Safety-Focused Furnace Service for Puget Sound Homes A dependable furnace is essential for comfort, safety, and energy efficiency in Shoreline, WA-especially during the cool, damp winters common throughout the Puget Sound region. This in-depth guide explains furnace repair, installation, replacement, and ongoing service, how Shoreline’s climate affects furnace performance, and why homeowners trust for…
Regular maintenance, such as annual inspections and timely filter replacements, can extend its lifespan and ensure reliable performance.
Prepping your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for winter in Washington not only enhances your safety and your furnace’s efficiency, it can help keep your repair budget in line during cold weather.
Let’s face it—there’s never a good time for the heat to go out in your Washington home. You certainly don’t want to wait until your heating system stops working for you to realize you need a replacement!
At Ballard Natural Gas Service, we take the safety of our customers in Washington seriously. That’s why we want you to know how to spot a cracked heat exchanger.
If you notice a pool of water has formed around the furnace in your Washington home, don’t be alarmed. In most cases, this is not a serious or expensive problem—it is a pretty common issue.
Your furnace plays the key role in keeping you warm in your Lynnwood home, but even with routine maintenance, it does not last forever.
You have just inspected your air filter, only to find it is sopping wet! Thoughts begin to race through your head, and you ask yourself, Is my furnace breaking down? or Is this going to be expensive to repair? Fortunately, there is no need for panic.
A furnace is a big part of your life, It keeps your Lynnwood home warm and can help with your indoor air quality (IAQ).
If you ever hear your gas furnace turn on but cannot feel any warm air blowing from the vents inside your Washington home, chances are the pilot light went out.
Looking to install a new heater in your Seattle home? Your two most popular choices are a heat pump and a furnace. Each one has advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other.
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.
Once the cooler weather hits here in Lynnwood 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 Ballard Natural Gas Service.
. 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 Ballard see frequently, so you don’t need to worry.
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…
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. To help you, our Ballard Natural…
You turn on your furnace, and you smell gas. What should you do? First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone. Of course, if you’re still nervous because you just don’t know, turn off your furnace and give one of our highly trained technicians a call at…
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 Washington home. For your convenience and protection, our Ballard Natural Gas team…
Your furnace may be blowing cold air because the pilot light has gone out. Call us at 206-784-8101 or request service online to have it properly fixed. This is indicative of a bigger problem that requires professional help.
If your furnace seems to be producing heating inconsistently around your Bellevue home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room causing spotty 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…