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Anytime a gas leak happens in your home, it’s always an occasion for alarm. It only takes a single spark for even a minor leak to have explosive consequences. As you rely on your gas furnace for warmth this winter, it’s important to know how to detect gas leaks and prevent them from happening in the future. The following offers plenty of good tips for gas leak detection and prevention.

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One thing that can be confusing to homeowners is the difference between a central air conditioner and heat pump. They look the same, and they both cool the home in the summer. So what's the difference? Following is an explanation of how a heat pump differs from an A/C.

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If you're new to the task of buying a home, you'll want to acquire at least a superficial knowledge of residential heating and cooling systems. We'll start with heating, then move to air conditioning to help prepare you for choosing a new HVAC system.

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The sight of flame rollouts in your gas furnace may be alarming—and it should be. Flames exuding from your burner and combustion chamber is a fire hazard, presenting a definite danger to your furnace components. In normal operation, all burner flame action should be restricted to the combustion chamber and should appear as a clean, blue flame emitted by the burner jets.  

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Whether your gas furnace is old or new, it will only be as efficient as the environment it's placed in. Simple energy-saving habits, such as changing your filter regularly, are just as important as broader efficiency upgrades, like air sealing and insulating your home. The following tips can help your furnace reach and maintain peak efficiency for greater comfort and lower energy bills.

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There are many factors to weigh when shopping for a new heating system. The energy source, for one, must be available. Additionally, system size and heat output should adequately meet, but not exceed your home’s load. In some instances, you may also consider additional services when applicable, such as home cooling and water heating.

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Installing a gas furnace is a reliably safe way to keep Fort Wayne's winter chill at bay. However, problems with your system can occur at any time. Knowing how to detect a gas leak can protect your family's health and safety.

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Whether you're buying a new furnace or facing your long-time furnace's last gasps, it's important to understand the long-term life expectancy of this major appliance your home relies on for critical services. Also, be sure to remember that the first time a furnace fails on a cold winter night is not necessarily signalling its end, and that a qualified HVAC technician may still manage to add many years to its useful service life.

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