How to Troubleshoot a Short-Cycling Furnace
How to Troubleshoot a Short-Cycling Furnace If your furnace keeps turning on, running for a few minutes, then shutting off only to repeat the cycle again and again, you are not imagining things. That behavior is called short cycling, and it is one of the most common furnace problems we
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Holiday Heating Tips: Keeping Your HVAC Efficient Over Gatherings & Cooler Nights
Holiday Heating Tips: Keeping Your HVAC Efficient Over Gatherings & Cooler Nights Holidays in the Seattle Metropolitan area are cozy, busy, and just a little chaotic. The oven is going, people are in and out of the house, and someone always cracks a window because it “feels too warm.” Meanwhile,
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Retrofitting Older Seattle Homes for HVAC Efficiency: Decarbonizing Your System
Retrofitting Older Seattle Homes for HVAC Efficiency: Decarbonizing Your System Older Seattle homes have so much charm, whether it is the wood trim, the quirky layouts, or the stories tucked into every corner. What they do not always have is efficient heating or cooling. Many homes built before modern energy
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Maximizing Heating Efficiency: Heat Pump Settings as Temperatures Drop
Maximizing Heating Efficiency: Heat Pump Settings as Temperatures Drop When fall slips into winter in the Pacific Northwest, the damp chill settles in, and heating systems become the heart of every home. Heat pumps are a popular choice here because they work well in moderate climates, balancing comfort and efficiency.
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Why Does My Furnace Smell When I Turn It On (and When to Worry)
Why Does My Furnace Smell When I Turn It On (and When to Worry) When fall arrives in the Pacific Northwest, most of us flip on our furnaces for the first time in months. That’s when some homeowners notice something strange, an odor coming from the vents. Sometimes it’s faint,
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