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Variable Speed Furnaces by Treat's Heating & Cooling As we approach the cold season you may be in the market for a new furnace. There are many choices out there and it is sometimes hard to make a decision. Below are some facts about Variable Speed Furnaces that may help you come to a conclusion on which furnace you should choose. A variable speed furnace does not actually refer to the furnace …Read More

Variable Speed Furnaces by Treat's Heating & Cooling A variable speed furnace will automatically change modes between the amount of air that moves through the systems ducts and vents.  This type of blower is capable of controlling the specific needs of each room of a home and senses elements to the airflow (such as a clogged air filter) and compensates by ramping up the blower’s power. Bene…Read More

Variable Speed Furnaces by Treat's Heating & Cooling Variable speed fans were designed to eliminate the discomfort of on/off heating and air conditioning.  These furnaces are used for the comfort it provides and the fact it saves energy is a bonus. Most of the time the fan motor runs at half speed and will use about one eighth of the electricity that it takes to run the same motor at full spe…Read More

Reasons why professional heating maintenance is necessary by Treat's Heating & Cooling The weather in Puget Sound is not for the faint in heart or for those who like sunshine  all year round.  In the colds months ahead, you want to make sure you have lots of heat in your home.  One way to do this is by changing your filters every 3 months and having a professional maintenance on your equipm…Read More

Variable Speed Furnaces by Treat's Heating & Cooling It’s that time of year again to start thinking about how well your furnace is running.  Treat’s Heating & Cooling would like to share some information on variable speed furnaces.  A variable speed furnace allows you to adjust the blower between high and low speeds and saves energy. When the blower is used at a lower speed the air d…Read More

Fireplace Maintenance by Treat's Heating & Cooling As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, many of us retreat to our Gas Fireplaces for a cozy night.  Fall is a great time to make sure your Fireplace is in good working order.  Treat’s Heating & Cooling performs Gas Fireplace maintenance and would like to share a few tips on what needs to be checked annually to prevent any …Read More

Gas Fireplace Safety by Treat's Heating & Cooling Fall is upon us and people like to utilize their gas fireplaces.  Maintenance is critical to make sure that all components are running as they should.  Here are a few things to look out for before you start your fireplace. Logs & Glass: Your fireplace should never be used if you have broken logs and/or glass.  It is imperative that you h…Read More

Fireplace Maintenance by Treat's Heating & Cooling The colder months are sneaking up on us and you may start thinking of running your gas fireplace.  Annual maintenance is very important to make sure that your fireplace is running efficiently.  There are a few issues that can occur if maintenance is not performed on a regular basis. Buildup: Gas fireplaces sometimes have buildup of debris. …Read More

Fireplace Maintenance by Treat's Heating & Cooling As we approach the colder season, many of you start to use your Gas Fireplaces.  What many don’t realize is just like your furnace – your Gas Fireplace needs to be maintained on an annual basis.  Treat’s Heating & Cooling will talk about some of the things that could take place if you don’t maintain your Fireplace and Safety. Ven…Read More