Furnaces Articles

The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity.

Wintertime is here. That means your family will be spending more time indoors to stay warm.

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Flora home.

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Flora home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room, causing spotty heating or cooling.

Modern furnaces burn at up to 97 percent efficiency. Keep this in mind if you’ve owned your heater for 10 years or longer.

Are you anticipating a higher heating bill this winter? Here in Lafayette, temperatures can get pretty low. The only way to ensure you remain perfectly comfortable inside your IN home is by cranking up the heat.

Just about any electrical appliance has the potential to overheat. Furnaces are no exception.

Is your furnace blowing air without pause? If so, you’re probably feeling a bit concerned. First, your Kokomo house most likely feels like an oven. On top of that, your utility bill will be considerably higher with your furnace constantly running. Believe it or not, this is a fairly common problem our professionals at Camflo Heating & Cooling see frequently, so you don’t need to worry.

What’s at the top of your fall to-do list? Make sure it is your furnace. 

If you notice a pool of water has formed around the furnace in your Indiana home, don’t be alarmed. In most cases, this is not a serious or expensive problem—it is a pretty common issue.

Your fuel-burning furnace has a number of mechanisms allowing it to run safely and effectively. These features prevent fires and protect your indoor air quality (IAQ).

Furnaces are not designed to last forever, so it’s helpful to know when you should be replacing it. But how exactly will you know when it’s time?

Furnaces are available in many shapes, sizes, and price points. The best choice will come down to your home’s size and heating needs. To find the perfect fit, schedule a preliminary visit with one of our Camflo Heating & Cooling specialists. They can audit your Indiana home to determine the size of furnace you need. From there, you can narrow it down until you’ve found the perfect heating unit for your home requirements and budget.

While an air conditioner’s efficiency is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, an electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or average fuel utilization efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages, letting you know how much of your fuel is actually used to heat your Indiana home and how much fuel is wasted. 

Did you finally turn your furnace on this winter only to have cold air blowing out of your vents? Or did your furnace stop working just when you started to need it most? There are a few reasons your furnace may be blowing cold air, and there a few things to check before you need to worry too much.