Polar Bear Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Furnace Repair’

Furnace Efficiency Ratings: What the Numbers Mean

Monday, February 19th, 2024
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When it comes to heating your home, you probably have two main concerns. First, you want your home to actually be warm—consistently, evenly warm. And second, you don’t want it to cost you an arm and a leg each month when your utility bill arrives. How can you keep those bills down? By having an efficient heating system.

But it can be hard to tell what the most efficient heating system would be. Furnaces do have efficiency ratings, but what do those numbers mean? We can explain so you’ll be able to make the right choice for your home. 

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This Sensor in Your Furnace Might Be Causing Trouble

Monday, December 11th, 2023

Your furnace has a lot of working parts that need to run together in tandem, but some are more important than others. In fact, this one sensor is so important to your furnace’s operation that it could be stopping it dead in its tracks.

This isn’t a common part of furnace service in Arlington, VA that homeowners know about, so that’s why we’re talking about it today. It’s called your flame sensor, and it has a big role it plays: keeping you and your family safe, and keeping your furnace in check.

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3 Heating Problems You Never Want to Run Into

Monday, November 13th, 2023

Winters are for cozy blankets and warm cups of cocoa, not sudden heating system meltdowns. In this guide, we’ll uncover three heating problems that can turn winter bliss into a chilly nightmare. We’ll talk about the main heating problems you’ll encounter that have you calling for heating repair in Washington DC and why you definitely don’t want to run into them.

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3 Reasons to Contact a Professional HVAC Service Provider

Monday, March 7th, 2022

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems are almost necessary for the workplace and at home. They help ensure proper circulation of clean air, provide just the right temperatures for individuals to stay comfortable, and can equally ensure you get that hot bath when you need to relax. 

However, even the most carefully designed and installed HVAC systems can break down at certain points. This presents an opportunity to try out their creative skills for some people. They try fixing the problems by themselves. 

While that may seem like a good idea, the truth is that it almost always ends up in disaster. Trying to fix an HVAC system problem by yourself can lead to further damage. The worst part is that you cannot raise a warranty claim if you are responsible for damaging your system. 

That is why it is always a good idea to call in the help of a professional HVAC service provider.

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Stop Your Furnace From Breaking Down

Monday, January 10th, 2022

A furnace breakdown is never fun. To be a little more honest, a furnace breakdown is probably nothing other than stressful and scary. Sometimes your furnace can break down on the coldest day of the year, leading you to panic about the temperature of your house, the safety of your kids, and your overall well-being. We completely understand, and we’re here to help alleviate some of that stress and panic.

The good news is that you’re here, and we won’t let you go without addressing the problem with your furnace and fixing it. That’s our promise to you. Don’t hesitate to call us for furnace repair in Bethesda, MD, and beyond so that your life can get back to normal.

For everyone else that might not be quite at the breaking point, but your furnace is close, here are a few things you can do to help mitigate the pressure.

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How Often Are You Calling for Furnace Repair?

Monday, February 8th, 2021

We’re never going to tell someone not to call us. We love hearing from our customers, we enjoy helping out our friends and neighbors, and it’s important to have a team you can trust to help when you need it. That being said, there is definitely a time and a place for furnace repairs, and if that time and place is all the time for your home, then something is clearly wrong.

The problem isn’t you or us, it’s your furnace. Sometimes systems that are on their way out, or need more comprehensive furnace repair in Arlington, VA could show multiple signs of failure throughout the year. This isn’t normal, and it’s important to remember that. Only a trained professional who knows about the lifespan and repair needs of a furnace system can provide targeted repairs that work. And unfortunately, it might be time to look into heater replacement services.

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Why Is My Furnace So Noisy?

Monday, January 13th, 2020

man-yellingHere’s the thing: your furnace is not inherently noisy—in fact, the only sound you should ever really hear coming from your system is the sound of air gently whooshing through the vents. So, of course, any strange noises are definitely a cause for concern.

Fortunately, our team is quite familiar with all the strange sounds that a furnace in distress makes, and below, we have outlined some of them. All you have to do is keep reading to find out more (oh, and of course, remember to schedule your furnace repair in Washington, DC with us!)

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Furnace Troubles Got You Down?

Monday, October 21st, 2019

We know just how much of a bummer it can be to turn on your furnace expecting a whole lot of heat and get absolutely nothing! Fortunately, though, you’ve still got plenty of time to get your system back up and running (you know, before winter truly begins).

Of course, knowing when to schedule your repairs is the first step in getting the help you need, so below, we have listed some of the tell-tale signs of a furnace in trouble. All you’ve got to do is keep reading to find out more (oh, and of course, remember to schedule your furnace repair in Aldie, VA with our team!

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The 3 Most Common Types of Furnace Problems

Monday, March 11th, 2019

technician-inspecting-furnaceRegardless of whether the winter season just began or if you’re at the tail end of it, you should always keep an eye (and ear) out for furnace performance issues. But don’t worry—we’re not asking you to give your furnace an inspection every night. The most common furnace repair issues are pretty hard to ignore. If your furnace is suddenly doing a bad job or acting strangely, we urge you not to ignore it.

That all being said, here are some of the things you should pay extra close attention to:

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Here’s Why Your Furnace Is Faltering

Monday, January 14th, 2019

Now that winter is in full swing, the last thing you’d want is a faltering furnace. There are numerous things that can cause a furnace to malfunction, and luckily, there are many things that can be done to reverse it. So, if you have found yourself dealing with this type of situation, keep reading because today we will be discussing what causes a furnace to become inefficient or ineffective and what you can do to help!

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