AllTech Services, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

For Your Safety, Get Heating Maintenance Now

Monday, November 18th, 2024

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There are many reasons why heating maintenance should be a top priority for you every fall. It improves air circulation through the heating system, prevents excess friction and wear and tear, catches little things that could turn into big problems down the line, boosts efficiency and effectiveness, and even extends the lifespan of your heating system.

But none of those reasons matter quite as much as this one: safety. Your wellbeing is the top priority of our technicians. Without heating maintenance, your heating system could cause serious safety hazards in your home. Maintenance keeps you safe! Here’s how.

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Making a Stink: Do Furnace Odors Require Repair?

Monday, November 4th, 2024

Turning your heat on for the first time when cold weather hits shouldn’t be a thriller. It shouldn’t be a gamble. You don’t want to be wondering if it will actually work, and you certainly don’t want to discover that your furnace is making a strange or terrible smell!

What’s causing that odor? Is it an emergency? Do you need urgent heating repairs, or is your furnace okay? We’ll explain the different smells you might notice coming from your heating system, and help you figure out if you have a serious problem or not.

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Furnace Maintenance Now? Or Costly Repairs Later?

Monday, October 7th, 2024

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It’s one of the truest clichés when it comes to the care of your home. Any time that you can stop a problem from happening in the first place, do it! It’ll save you a much greater expenditure of time and money later on. And this time of year, when you’re considering prevention, your furnace should be at the top of your list.

Whether it’s gas or electric, brand-new or many years old, your furnace requires annual maintenance. This will help it to run more efficiently, and to keep your home more evenly heated. It’ll stop serious safety hazards from developing. Perhaps best of all, annual furnace maintenance will massively reduce the frequency of furnace repair needs. Here’s how it works.

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Why Are Some Rooms Colder Than Others When My Heater Is Running?

Monday, February 12th, 2024

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As long as your heating system is running, your whole house should be cozy, right? But sometimes, a problem can occur which leaves parts of your home perfectly toasty while others have a distinct chill in the air. What can cause uneven heating and cold spots in your house? Do you need heating repair? Here’s what you should know.

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How Your Ducts Can Be Stealing Money From You This Winter

Monday, December 4th, 2023

Heating your home is expensive enough at the best of times. In fact, it’s one of the biggest expenses that American families have to shoulder. The last thing you need is wasted energy costing you extra money! If your home has ductwork, there’s a good chance it’s leaking your precious heated air and costing you a bundle. Here’s how that happens and what to do.

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Why Does My Furnace Seem to Run All the Time?

Monday, November 6th, 2023

You might have experienced furnace problems in the past that involved the furnace not coming on. That’s a big problem, because you simply won’t get any heat! But there’s another symptom of furnace problems that’s pretty much the opposite: the furnace not turning off. What could be making your furnace run all the time? What should you do about it? We’ve got you covered.

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The Best Way to Avoid Heating Repair: Schedule Fall Maintenance!

Monday, September 25th, 2023

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You might be tempted to pretend the weather’s not getting chillier. It can be a little gloomy, accepting that summer’s over and buttoning your house up for the winter. But school is in session, the Halloween decorations have been in stores for weeks, and it’s time to make sure you’ll be all set when it comes time to turn on the heat.

How can you make sure your heating system will be ready for the winter? By scheduling an appointment for annual heating maintenance.

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Why Invest in Late-Season Heater Repairs?

Monday, March 27th, 2023

It’s about time to say goodbye to winter and hello to spring! It won’t be very long before you can shut down your heater for the season, and soon after that, you’ll start needing your air conditioner. But what about that worry you have that something’s just not quite right with your heater? Should you ignore it, hope it won’t cause a major failure in the next month or so, and then see if it has somehow resolved itself by the time you need your heater again in the fall?

No! You should address any concerns about your heater promptly, even if it’s late in the season. Here are some of the biggest reasons why.

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How to Boost Heating Efficiency

Monday, January 30th, 2023

One of the biggest worries of homeowners is the cost of utilities. Often, the biggest utility cost is heating your home for the winter. Obviously, it’s critical for health and safety to keep a home at a reasonable temperature. But is there any way to decrease that expense without getting indoor frostbite or risking frozen pipes?

Yes! While there’s nothing you can do about the cost of energy, there are things you can do to decrease the amount of energy your home needs to keep cozy. We’ve got some tips for you that can help you save money this winter without sacrificing comfort.

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What Happens During Furnace Maintenance?

Monday, December 19th, 2022

We often stress the importance of having furnace maintenance done regularly and explain the ways that it improves the functioning and lengthens the lifetime of your furnace. But perhaps you don’t know exactly what occurs during the maintenance process. Being armed with knowledge about the comfort systems in your own home can be empowering, and we believe that knowledgeable customers are better able to make decisions that they’ll be happy with in the long term.

There are many steps to the furnace maintenance process, and we’d like to give you a behind-the-scenes tour. If you want to know exactly what to expect when you make an appointment for heating maintenance in Ashburn, VA, read on.

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