Furnace Articles

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Nampa home.

However, you will need one of our Quality Heating and Cooling Co.  heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals to take a good look at it and resolve the issue for you. It could be a few different things. In most cases, it is not a big repair, so keep calm. However, you will need…

The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity. 

In reality, the key is treating your Boise system with care and respect. With just a small amount of time and energy, you can ensure your furnace will live well beyond its warranty.

There are so many furnaces to choose from. You’re left wondering, which is the right one for your Boise home?

What’s at the top of your fall to-do list? Make sure it is your furnace. 

Let’s face it—there’s never a good time for the heat to go out in your Idaho home.

It’s crucial to take proper care of your furnace—it provides your Boise home with the heat you need to stay warm.

Heating alone accounts for over 40 percent of the average American’s utility bill, according to a US Department of Energy (DOE) analysis.

Looking to install a new heater in your Boise home? Your two most popular choices are a heat pump and a furnace. Each one has advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other.

Your fuel-burning furnace has a number of mechanisms allowing it to run safely and effectively. These features prevent fires and protect your indoor air quality (IAQ). They also work to prevent internal errors from damaging large portions of your furnace. From our team here at Quality Heating & Cooling in Boise, here are six ways…

Your furnace may be blowing cold air because the pilot light has gone out. Call us at 208-377-3555 or request service online to have it properly fixed. This is indicative of a bigger problem that requires professional help.

Although today’s furnaces can generate heat using a variety of fuels, natural gas is one of the most popular. Natural gas furnaces typically use a combination of methane and other carbon-based gases. Our professionals at Quality Heating & Cooling encourage you to understand how your gas furnace works so you can spot any potential problems in your Boise home’s heating system. 

We receive countless calls every time the temperatures drop as homeowners here in Boise encounter problems with their home’s heating system. Our Quality Heating & Cooling professionals want to share some insights and tips with you to keep your indoors cozy while Old Man Winter blusters away outdoors. Three Heating System Insights Here are a…

While an air conditioner’s efficiency is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, an electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or average fuel utilization efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages, letting you know how much of your fuel is actually used to heat your Idaho home and how much fuel is wasted.

You have just inspected your air filter, only to find it is sopping wet! Thoughts begin to race through your head, and you ask yourself, Is my furnace breaking down? or Is this going to be expensive to repair? Fortunately, there is no need for panic.

Short cycling is a term used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) world to explain a situation where a furnace or air conditioner turns on and off too frequently. The “short cycle” is the period of time that your HVAC equipment is actually running, and the shorter this cycle, the harder your system needs to work.

Did you finally turn your furnace on this winter only to have cold air blowing out of your vents? Or did your furnace stop working just when you started to need it most? There are a few reasons your furnace may be blowing cold air, and there a few things to check before you need to worry too much.

Fall is here, so you may need service done on your home’s furnace. Our team wants to share five reasons why you should get maintenance.

Is your energy bill too high in the winter? Are you looking for ways to cut costs? There are a number of simple things you can do at home to save money. Some of them are bigger projects, but most are simple things you can do in your day-to-day life to help reduce your heat…

As the saying goes, “Time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are gone, moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Boise you need to think about preparing your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for fall maintenance. Maintaining your…

It’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many Boise homeowners follow the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Everyone is busy and many seemingly more important priorities tend to creep up every month to consume time and money.

We want our neighbors here in Boise, ID, and the surrounding Treasure Valley communities to come home to a happy, healthy furnace every night this season. To restore your unit to optimal condition, call our team at Quality Heating & Cooling at 208-377-3555!

Is your furnace keeping you up at night with loud noises? See common furnace sounds, what might be causing the sounds, and what to do if you hear them…

Is your furnace acting up? Here are few things to take into consideration when thinking about your furnace, and when or how soon you will need a new one…