Why is My Furnace Loud? 6 Possible Explanations

You’re probably familiar with the sound of your furnace kicking on and air blowing out of your home’s registers. But when you start to hear banging, whistling, rumbling or clattering every time your furnace turns on, it can be cause for concern. So let’s take a look at some possible answers to the question, “Why is my furnace loud?” and...

It’s been a bitterly cold winter this season in the Metro East area. And even though the beginning of spring is just a few weeks away, we’re still forecasted for some single digit temperatures before we’re out of the woods. We want to help ensure that your home stays warm when you need your furnace the most, which is why...

The temperature setting that you choose for your thermostat will have a big impact on the amount of energy that your furnace consumes. The higher your thermostat is set at, the more energy your heating system will use and the higher your gas bills will be. Today we’re going to talk about how to find the best thermostat settings for...

A dirty air filter is the number one cause of preventable furnace problems in Metro East area homes. Changing your filter is a simple task, yet it can have serious consequences when it’s left undone. Today we’re going to talk about the effects a dirty furnace filter has on your furnace and why it’s so important to regularly check and...

Happy New Year! Yesterday marked the beginning of 2014, which is the time that many people are kicking off their New Year’s resolutions. If you’re making resolutions to spend less money and live healthier this year, you can use your plumbing and HVAC systems to help you do it! Today we’re going to talk about five HVAC and plumbing tips...

Our furnaces do a great job at keeping our homes warm during winter, but there is one indoor comfort issue that furnaces themselves do not address: low humidity. In order to maintain a comfortable humidity level, it’s best to install a whole house humidifier. Today we’re going to talk about the purpose of a whole house humidifier and how it helps...

Did you know that Thanksgiving weekend is one of the common times of the year that plumbing problems occur? That’s because our plumbing systems undergo much more stress during Thanksgiving than they do during the rest of the year. Today we’re going to talk about why plumbing problems are so common during Thanksgiving and provide some tips to help homeowners...

Because your furnace is a fuel-burning appliance, it’s important to understand what can go wrong with it that could potentially threaten the safety of your home. Luckily, it doesn’t take much to ensure that your system is running in a safe manner. Today we’re going to talk about six furnace safety tips that will help keep your heating system safe...

We use our kitchen sinks every day for everything from cooking, to washing our hands, to filling up a glass of water. So if water begins to build up in your kitchen sink due to a clog, you’ll want to take care of the problem right away. Today we’re going to talk about why kitchen sinks get clogged and the...

Many homeowners in the Glen Carbon and St. Louis Metro East areas use 1” fiberglass throwaway filters with their furnace or air conditioner. These filters are common because they are inexpensive, but they don’t do a very good job at protecting your HVAC system or your health from the contaminants in your home’s air. If you’d like a better filter...