by TimsHVAC | Dec 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
If your pilot light is out, your furnace will not heat. First, check for a “rotten egg” gas smell. If you smell gas, evacuate immediately and call your utility company from a safe location. If there is no smell, you can attempt to relight the pilot by...
by TimsHVAC | Dec 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
A boiler is a home heating system that heats water or steam, not air. This hot water is then circulated through pipes to radiators, baseboard heaters, or in-floor radiant tubing to heat your home. Boilers are known for providing a silent, even, and deeply comfortable...
by TimsHVAC | Dec 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
You can increase furnace efficiency by scheduling an annual professional tune-up and cleaning or replacing your filter every 1-3 months. Additionally, use a programmable thermostat to lower temperatures at night, seal air leaks around windows and doors, and ensure...
by TimsHVAC | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
A cracked heat exchanger is a fracture in the metal wall of the furnace component that separates your home’s breathable air from toxic combustion gases. This condition is extremely dangerous because it can allow deadly, odorless carbon monoxide (CO) to leak...
by TimsHVAC | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
The essential fall HVAC checklist for Dent, MN homeowners includes four key steps: changing your furnace filter, clearing all vents and registers, testing your carbon monoxide detectors, and scheduling a professional tune-up. Completing these tasks before the first...
