Your furnace's exhaust and air intake flues are important to keep your furnace running efficiently and to vent dangerous gas from your home. As you get your furnace ready for winter, it is a good idea to inspect your furnace flue for some common problems. Here are two common problems that can occur with your furnace exhaust and air intake, and how you can get them corrected.
Blocked Flue Vent
A clogged or blocked furnace flue air intake or exhaust pipe can cause your furnace to have trouble starting or to not start at all.
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If you live in a drought area with imposed water-usage restrictions, your lawn could probably use a good drink of water. But don't reach for the garden hose, because you could be fined for overuse of water. A suburb of Fresno issued fines totaling over $500,000 over the summer of 2015 for infractions that included lawn watering.
If you'd like to water your lawn without risking fines, consider installing a condensate recovery system for your heat pump.
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When someone flushes the toilet while you are taking a shower, does the water suddenly get hotter than you can handle, or does it cause you to lose most of the water pressure? If so, this can be an annoying problem to have, but it can be fixed. Older homes often have this issue, but there are two good remedies you can use to get rid of this problem. A plumber can help you decide which one of these options is best for your house.
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There are plenty of reasons why you'd want to replace your old thermostat. When the time comes, it's a good idea to take advantage of the opportunity to install a programmable thermostat. Today's programmable thermostats come with a variety of must-have features that make it easier to keep your home comfortable year-round. If you're in the market for a new thermostat, then you'll definitely want to check these 8 features out:
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That old air conditioner has given you years of loyal service, which is why you might be tempted to hold out a little longer. Instead of shopping around for a new system, you might anxiously await the autumn months—when you can finally throw open those windows and switch off your unit altogether. Unfortunately, as your air conditioner reaches the end of its useful lifespan, you might notice illusive problems that seem like simple quirks.
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