Ventless Heaters Whether you are dealing with power outages or needing to supplement your primary heat source, ventless or unvented heaters are an excellent solution to keeping your home and workspaces warm. By definition, ventless heaters do not need to vent air outside of the house, but instead recycle the air throughout the room, making…
Furnace Belt Maintenance Performing regular maintenance on your furnace belt will keep your HVAC system running smoothly (and quietly), improving the life of your furnace and preventing costly repairs. The furnace belt is an essential part of your heating system and can deteriorate over time due to use and environmental issues like dry rot. Be…
Keep your furnace filter in mind this spring as you start the new season! Shane, an HVAC professional, sits down with Keith Specialty to share how homeowners can cut down on costly emergency call-outs and keep their furnace running better, longer. Proper furnace filter maintenance (and how it can save you money) As an HVAC…
Home Humidity Winter is setting in across the country and many homeowners are experiencing the effects of this change upon their home humidity. Pros know the importance of regulating indoor humidity, especially during months when furnaces are working overtime. Too little moisture in the air and skin dries out, paint cracks and static electricity discharges….
And why does it shut off my furnace? Written April 25, 2011, updated March 9, 2015, moved to WordPress Nov 21, 2019 What is a limit switch and why does it shut off my furnace? Trane SWT 01635 thermal limit switch, The limit switch is a small, silver bi-metal disc about the size of a dime or quarter…
Here is an answer to an often asked question. Oil Burner Electrodes can vary from furnace to furnace and are not always obvious with the furnace burner and serial number as burners are sometimes exchanged by service professionals from the original. Therefore the electrodes might have been changed and need to be matched with…
-what is the difference? Duct tape, ductboard tape, flex duct tape-what is the difference? You might have heard the joke that all a DIY person needs is duct tape and WD40. If something is supposed to move and doesn’t, use the WD40. If it moves and isn’t supposed to, use the duct tape! Before the…
Often we are asked how many BTU’s are in a foot of baseboard heating. To answer this, the following must be considered: is the baseboard heating system electric, steam or water? For this post we limit it to hot water baseboard. Finding (1) the temperature and rate of the water passing through the baseboard, (2) the size of the copper tube…
Can I Change the Size or Type of My Oil Nozzle? In general, the oil nozzle recommended by the heater manufacturer should be used. This can usually be found on a tag on the heater. The nozzle is rated by GPH (gallons per hour of fuel use), spray angle and spray pattern. For example, a…
Delavan Adaptrap When oil continues to drip or ooze after the burner shuts off, try replacing the standard nozzle adapter with a Delavan Adaptrap. The Adaptrap also helps eliminate erratic spray and flame flutter on burner shut-off due to air in the oil line. Any time you experience air in the oil line it is…
