Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Furnace Repair’

Furnace Blowing Cold Air? Time for Service

Monday, October 28th, 2024

When your furnace blows cold air, it’s time for service. Winters are too cold to go without heat. Ignoring the issue can leave you uncomfortable and lead to bigger problems. Luckily, we offer furnace service in St. Paul and the surrounding areas, and we’re here to help.

There are a few common reasons why your furnace might blow cold air instead of heat. Some issues are minor and easy to fix, but others need professional attention. Let’s take a look at what could be causing the problem.

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Electronic Ignition—Why It Replaced the Pilot Light

Monday, February 12th, 2024
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How does your gas furnace light the burners when it starts a heating cycle? In your mind, you may see a standing pilot light doing the job. That makes sense because standing pilot lights did this job for many decades and it’s just become part of how we think about furnaces.

But chances are high that your furnace doesn’t have a standing pilot light at all. The pilot light is becoming a relic of the past, replaced with electronic ignition systems.

We’re going to look into this change and explain why electronic ignition is now favored over conventional standing pilot lights.

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5 Furnace Problems We Often See

Monday, February 5th, 2024
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A furnace does a lot of work through the long and cold winters in the Twin Cities. Even with the best maintenance, a furnace can still run into a malfunction that will weaken its heating ability or cause it to stop working altogether. 

You never want to attempt to do any repairs on a furnace yourself—you’ll need to call the experts at Residential for heating repairs in Minneapolis, MN. We have many experiences dealing with all types of furnace malfunctions, and we know how to resolve them. Let’s look at five of the most common furnace problems we’re called on to fix. This list will help you better understand how your furnace works and what might cause it to stop working.

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Warning Signs of an Unsafe Gas Furnace

Monday, January 1st, 2024
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We don’t want to alarm you with the title of this post. In general, gas furnaces are safe to have in homes. If they receive regular annual safety inspections and tune-ups and prompt repair service when needed, they post almost no danger. They’ll continue to heat homes for many years until it’s time to replace them.

However, gas furnaces can become unsafe, and it’s important to know the signs of this so you can shut the furnace off and then call us for furnace repair in Minneapolis, MN. Here are ways you can detect that your furnace has a safety malfunction.

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Why Does It Smell Like My Furnace Is Burning When I Turn It On?

Monday, February 27th, 2023

There are things that you’d expect to notice when your furnace turns on. For example, the feeling of warm air and maybe even a small rattle as your ductwork expands. These are common details to notice. However, smells are more often than not a warning sign of trouble from a furnace, whether it uses gas or just electricity to get the job done.

A furnace that has started to produce worrying smells while it is running is one that needs a furnace repair in Minneapolis, MN. We’ll explain what some of the most concerning smells from your furnace mean so you know if and when the time has come to reach out for repairs.

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Dangers of DIY Furnace Repairs

Monday, January 17th, 2022

Inside a gas furnace. Focus = the top of the middle flange. 12MP camera.

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Furnace troubles happen to the best of us. When something goes wrong with your system, it means that it’s a good time to get in touch with a professional. We know that when trouble strikes, it typically has unfortunate timing. Due to this timing, you might want to dabble in do-it-yourself efforts. If you can fix the problem on your own, avoid disrupting the flow of your daily life with professionals in your home, and do all of this for half the price, then why wouldn’t you? 

The problem is that it’s rarely this simple. Professional service is unparalleled because it’s backed by years of experience and training. If you want to make sure that your heating problem is fixed with ease and done right the first time, then you’ll need a professional. We specialize in heating repairs in Minnetonka, GA

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My Furnace Stopped Working After a Power Outage. What’s Wrong?

Monday, October 25th, 2021

The power went out in your home. We know this isn’t exactly a doomsday scenario, but it’s definitely something that can throw a wrench in your day. We know that things have a way of creating an inconvenient domino effect when the power goes out. If you’re wondering why you can’t get your heater to turn on after a power outage, then we want to be by your side to help you with these services. 

Troubleshooting is an art when it comes to your HVAC system. You don’t want to start doing so much that you put your heating system in jeopardy, but you also don’t want to leave things up in the air while you wait. This is going to leave you uncomfortable. We have some tips that you can try to implement to help your home. 

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How to Stop a Furnace from Banging

Monday, February 1st, 2021

It’s a cold winter morning in Minneapolis. You leave the comfort of your warm bed to head over to your thermostat. You want to get your home a little toasty before you officially get out of bed to start the day. You choose the perfect temperature setting, start up your heater, and then *bam*… literally. Your furnace is banging up a storm in your home. What in the world is going on?

Well… we’re going to get into all the possibilities below. No matter what’s going on, you’re going to need furnace repairs in Minneapolis, MN. When we say you need furnace repairs, we meant that you need furnace repairs from a professional. Keep reading to learn more…

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A Few Signs That You Need Furnace Repair

Monday, March 2nd, 2020

In the world of furnaces, you don’t ever want one that’s just “okay.” When you’re describing the furnace that you’ve got at home, you’re going to want to be able to describe this furnace as “great,” “dependable,” or “effective.” Anything short of this and you’re just wasting your time, energy, and probably a considerable amount of money in the process.

Luckily, most furnace problems are a quick fix with the professionals here. We specialize in effective, yet speedy services because we understand that your time is valuable. We never want to keep you from the home heating that you deserve. Call us for furnace repair in Bloomington, MN. We’re a team of professionals that can provide you with the right service every single time.

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Is a Cracked Heat Exchanger Really that Big of a Deal?

Monday, January 20th, 2020

When you think of all the important parts of your heater from the perspective of a homeowner, you’re probably thinking about the vents, the furnace itself, and maybe your thermostat if you’re really thinking outside of the box… but what about that heat exchanger?

We find that a heat exchanger is one component of a heating system that few people know about. We don’t expect you to understand or even be aware of all the technical components of your home’s heating system, but we want to make you aware of a heat exchanger today. It’s integral to your home safety. If you find that your furnace is a little off and you need furnace repair in St. Paul, MN, then make sure that you schedule an appointment with us today.

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