Why There’s a Burning Smell When Turning on the Heat
As the temperatures drop and winter nears, you’ll begin to use your home’s heating system to provide your family with warmth. However, when you go to turn on your heating system, you may notice a burning smell coming from your heater. Why is this happening, and is it something to worry about? In the newest […]
Why Is My Furnace Making a Rattling Noise?
Fishers, IN, winters are very unpredictable. Some days, you might walk outside and find that it’s sunny and 45°F. The next day, though, there might be two inches of snow built up right outside your door. When the latter happens, you need a heating system that your home can rely on for warmth. Your furnace […]
What Are the Signs of a Cracked Heat Exchanger?
A cracked heat exchanger is a dangerous problem that can occur in a gas furnace. Even the most minute crack can pose a deadly risk of carbon monoxide exposure. Due to the severity of this risk, it is important you know the signs of a cracked heat exchanger, when to call for repairs and how […]
What’s a Good AFUE Rating and Why Is It Important?
You may have never heard of the term AFUE before, but it plays an important role in how well your furnace operates. In our most recent blog, the technicians at Star Heating & Cooling explain what an AFUE rating is and how it impacts your furnace. With a better understanding of AFUE ratings, you’ll know […]
What Will Happen If I Don’t Get a Furnace Tune Up?
It’s that time of year again – time for your HVAC system’s fall furnace tune up. Your heating system requires maintenance care performed by a professional every year to keep it in good condition so it is able to serve you reliably through the coming cold season. Even so, many furnaces in the Indianapolis area […]
Fall HVAC Tips: How to Prepare and Avoid Costly Repairs
As the weather starts to cool down, homeowners begin to prepare for fall. Your HVAC unit has been working all summer long, so it’s important to perform preventative maintenance on it to avoid costly repairs. Heating Tune Up Your heating system operates better when it is kept clean and well maintained. Excess dust, pet dander, […]