Ambient Air Solutions Blog: Posts Tagged ‘furnace repair’

Does My Heating System Need Repair or Replacement?

Monday, October 28th, 2024

You know that you want to take care of your heater, but the details on exactly how to do that may be a little fuzzy. How do you know the differences between when to schedule maintenance, repairs, or a total heating system replacement? That’s what our team is here to help with.

You can keep reading to learn more about these three crucial heating services and the timing of each one. Then give our team a call so that we can help you decide between heating repair versus replacement in Manhattan.

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When to Call Us for Emergency Furnace Repair

Monday, December 25th, 2023
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There are obvious situations that will prompt a homeowner to call for emergency furnace repair in Gallatin County, MT. A furnace that won’t power on entirely or one that’s emitting cold air are a few obvious circumstances.

Although you may be hesitant to call for emergency repair if you have a backup source of heat such as a fireplace, there are some situations that shouldn’t wait until the next day. Let’s go over when you should call us for emergency furnace repair. We offer true 24/7 emergency services. We’ll also explain what that means.

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4 Things That Can Go Wrong with Gas Furnaces

Monday, December 11th, 2023
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A gas furnace is a tried-and-true method of heating a home quickly and efficiently. That’s why gas furnaces are so popular in Montana where the winters are lengthy and the temperatures are often below freezing. If you’re unsure whether your furnace is nearing the end of its lifespan, check out our post on signs your furnace is due for replacement.

There are specific issues that occur in gas-powered furnaces as opposed to electric, propane, or oil furnaces. Let’s go over 5 warning signs that something is amiss. Calling promptly for gas furnace repair for some of these issues is crucial as they’re related to the combustion process. 

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5 Spooky Sounds Your Furnace Shouldn’t Make

Monday, October 16th, 2023
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We’re well into fall and that means you’ve been using your furnace for a while now. “Spooky season” can be the time of year when your furnace starts to emit some moans and groans as it struggles to perform. It doesn’t mean your furnace is haunted; it just sounds like it is. 

Let’s go over 5 scary sounds a furnace will make that mean it’s time for furnace repair in Bozeman, MT. That way, you’ll know to give us a call. The last thing you want is a minor issue turning into a major nightmare. For more advice on what your furnace might be telling you, check out your furnace should never do this to catch potential issues before they get worse.

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Putting Your Furnace Away (The Right Way)

Monday, May 16th, 2022

There are many ways you could put your furnace away for the season. You could just leave it alone and just forget about it until the temperatures start to cool off again. Or, you could try to take care of it last minute, calling for some necessary furnace repairs in Belgrade so you’re not surprised next fall. We want to encourage customers to start building good habits, and taking care of their furnace systems even if they might not need them for the next few months.

Cold temperatures come at us very quickly here in Belgrade. That’s why you want your furnace to be in fighting shape before the fall comes this year. This starts by making sure you put it away the right way, by cleaning it up, changing the air filter, and taking care of any last-minute problems that you might otherwise need to.

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3 Common Furnace Problems to Get Fixed Today

Monday, May 2nd, 2022

Furnaces are still running strong these days, since the temperature has yet to warm up past the point of being chilly. Don’t worry, we’ll be the first to excitedly tell you when your furnace finally gets to take a break for the year! And by that point, we’ll have switched out blog topics over to air conditioners, since those will be necessary at that point.

For many furnace owners, May is the time when issues are at their worst. The system has been running all fall, winter, and spring, and it’s just hit its limit. Common repair needs crop up at this point in the year and homeowners can be frustrated at the very least. If you’ve noticed strange sounds or unusual behavior, it might help to read about 5 spooky sounds your furnace shouldn’t make to determine if your system is in trouble.

When it comes to furnace repair in Belgrade, down below are the three most common furnace issues we see. Don’t worry, we’ll walk you through how to tell if your furnace is suffering from these issues, and our team is standing by to help you when you’re ready to get started!

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Are You Dealing With Cold Spots?

Monday, December 13th, 2021

Uh oh, nobody likes to hear the term “cold spots” unless temperatures are balmy and we’re in the middle of the summer. But if you’ve looked out the window recently, you’ll know that we’re not in the summer and we’re almost actually in winter. So, if you’re dealing with cold spots in your home, then you’re likely looking for a way to get rid of them.

Well, the good news is that the first step towards getting rid of cold spots is acknowledging that you have them! Sometimes, cold spots can be an occurrence in specific types of homes like ones with new additions, large single-paned old windows, and drafty corridors. However, most of the time a cold spot can be attributed to the need for furnace repair in Livingston, MT.

Today, we’re going to take a deep dive into why cold spots occur and what you can do about the ones in your home!

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3 Tips to Stop Your Furnace From Breaking Down

Monday, November 15th, 2021

We put a lot of stress on our furnaces during the winter, and it’s not really by choice. Living in a climate like ours means we need to devote a good portion of our budget to keeping temperatures warm and cozy indoors until the spring comes. This means that there are some good practices that homeowners can take that go a long way when it comes to furnace health.

Sometimes there’s just no avoiding it—your heater might need furnace repair in Belgrade, MT. Or, it might be in rough shape to the point where replacement services might be necessary. Our team can help walk you through this difficult time, but also we’ll provide you with some tips that can help you keep your furnace running well. Additionally, you can follow these late-season furnace maintenance tips to extend the life of your heater throughout the colder months.

Keep reading and we’ll talk about three awesome tips that can help homeowners keep their furnaces running smoothly throughout the rest of the fall and winter this year!

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Your Furnace Should Never Do This

Monday, February 22nd, 2021

We get a lot of calls from homeowners who notice something “strange” about their heating system but aren’t quite sure how serious the problem is. While we want to remind you that our phone lines are always open for people to call us and ask, you should be able to parse this out for yourself sometimes. There are absolutely things that signify the need for furnace repair in Helena, MT and there shouldn’t be any grey area around it.

To keep things simple, here’s a list of things that your furnace should never do. This means if you locate anything on this list that seems familiar, or that you just noticed your furnace doing, you should schedule repairs as soon as possible.

Don’t try to convince yourself that your furnace is the exception, and don’t start rationalizing why you can wait for repairs. Some of these fixes just can’t wait, as delaying them can lead to even more issues. For proactive tips on avoiding such problems, explore 3 tips to stop your furnace from breaking down.

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Furnaces: Your Handy FAQ Guide

Monday, January 11th, 2021

Are you a homeowner that’s never really thought about your furnace system until now, but now has some burning questions? Or perhaps you’re a homeowner that’s always been quite curious about your furnace, but you need some more intermediate answers to help you pinpoint a problem? Furnaces in Helena, MT are our specialty because they’re the most common heating system we see and service. We’d love for our community to be more understanding and knowledgeable about these types of systems, and we can start that today.

We’ve come up with an FAQ guide to tackle some beginner and intermediate questions for curious people that want to understand their furnaces. Be advised that this FAQ is not a tutorial to fix your furnace, or help you when you open it up and start working on repairs. For that, we only recommend you go with a professional technician who is licensed and certified to perform the work.

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