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Furnace Tips by Treat's Heating & Cooling When your furnace doesn’t start you will likely have a sense of panic and wonder if there is anything you can do before calling Treat’s Heating & Cooling   The answer is yes and in order for us to properly diagnose your furnace we need to make sure it is not in normal working condition. Here are a few recommendations you can do before calling…Read More

Furnace Tips by Treat's Heating & Cooling Warming up your home is quite simple when all you have to do is click a button.  The thermostat senses the house temperature and then activates internal contacts that close the electrical circuit.  Closing the circuit signals the furnace to start and the ignition starts.  Older furnaces may use a standing pilot light while some newer furnaces use an…Read More

Furnace Tips by Treat's Heating & Cooling The cold weather has arrived and you turn your furnace on to find out it won’t start this is something nobody wants to deal with.  There are however; a few things you can do to troubleshoot your gas furnace before calling Treat’s Heating & Cooling for service. Check the power supply to your furnace.  When a gas furnace won’t start the probl…Read More

Furnace Tips by Treat's Heating & Cooling While gas furnaces are efficient they can have problems like any other mechanical system.  When the temperature in your home drops below your comfort level you may wonder why your heater won’t turn on.  There are several reasons why this could be happening.  A few troubleshooting steps can save you time in the long run. Ensure that your thermostat…Read More

Furnace Filters by Treat's Heating & Cooling Furnace filters protect the furnace.  They also contribute to good indoor air quality by circulating air through the house.  There are many different filters on the market today.  Some filters remove large heavy particles in the air but allow smaller particles to flow through, others are pleated and some are washable. You don’t even want to run…Read More

Furnace Filters by Treat's Heating & Cooling A clean furnace will save you money in the long run.  A filter that remains clogged with dust, pet dander and other particles will cause your furnace to work harder because of decreased air flow.  When this happens you will need to make repairs more often and replace worn out parts which could result in a decreased life of your furnace. The EPA ha…Read More

Furnace Filters by Treat's Heating & Cooling You likely already know that your furnace filter is an important component of your system.  Treat’s Heating & Cooling recommends annual maintenance on your heating equipment. Here are some reasons why maintenance is so critical.  Without a filter the furnace’s internal components would have significant dirt build-up.  If the furnace filte…Read More

Furnace Filters by Treat's Heating & Cooling How often you change your furnace filters will depend on a variety of factors such as what type of furnace you have, what filters you use and the environment inside your home. Disposable filters are the most common used filter by consumers and are fairly inexpensive.  Many consumers are not aware of the reasons it is so important to change your fur…Read More

Furnace Filters by Treat's Heating & Cooling As the temperatures fall, you want to make sure that your furnace is running efficiently so you are not left without heat at the most critical time.  When it is cold, your furnace is working its hardest to move air through the ductwork since most of us spend the majority of our time inside during the winter months. Furnace filters are trustworthy w…Read More

Gas Fireplaces by Treat's Heating & Cooling Gas Fireplaces are an efficient way to heat your home, but like other heating equipment they can have problems.  Fortunately, most gas fireplace problems can require a little troubleshooting and often an easy repair. Here are a few problems that we commonly see when diagnosing Gas Fireplaces: No ignition – you can check the breaker box and rest an…Read More