You turn on your heat pump, and you smell something burning. First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone.
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 Ohio home and how much fuel is wasted. The higher the AFUE rating, the more efficient the unit is. Typically the ratings or percentages you’ll see on new furnaces range from 80 to 100 percent (contingent upon the fuel type of furnace being rated). If a furnace has an AFUE of 80 percent, this means the furnace converts 80 percent of the fuel to heat your house, while the remaining 20 percent is lost, usually out the chimney.
You turn on your furnace, and you smell gas. What should you do? First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone. Of course, if you’re still nervous because you just don’t know, turn off your furnace and give one of our highly trained technicians a call at (419) 823-1394 to come out to diagnose the smell for you.
Evidence of fall’s presence is obvious by way of fall colors. But many only experience fall with its subtlety through lower humidity levels.
One reason Ohio homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant. Our Kellermeier Plumbing & Heating team wants you to understand how to make this transition safely and effectively.
With fall now upon us, cooler temperatures are here to stay. This seasonal transition most definitely affects your home’s indoor air quality.
Long before the first night you’ll want to use it, you should have your furnace cleaned and checked by a professional.
Is your HVAC system making noises? Use this list of unusual sounds to help know if a tune-up, cleaning, or repair is necessary.
Does your home deed a new HVAC system? Consider a ductless AC system to help heat and cool your household.
Our team wants to share useful tips on how to have a reliable air conditioning system before, during, and after a storm.