More About Furnace Inspection & Repair

1. MORE ABOUT FURNACE REPAIR

2. SYNOPSIS I. II. III. IV. Furnace Repair in Regina, Canada V. When You are in Need of Furnace Repairs VI. Furnace Inspection Is a Necessity Heating And Cooling In Regina, Canada Heating and Cooling Specialists Information Having Your Furnace Inspected

3. HEATING AND COOLING IN REGINA, CANADA • Cooling – Normally, keeping indoor air cool and agreeable is the best need of any ventilating framework. Contingent upon the extent of the space being cooled and the design of the building, you might have the capacity to browse focal air, a window AC unit, or ductless AC for a private property. • Ventilation – Cooling is imperative for ventilation. Regardless of whether you have focal air or a window or divider unit, your ventilation system will flow air inside your home with a specific end goal to shield spaces from feeling stuffy. You can even run your AC on fan mode rather than cool mode if indoor temperatures are agreeable and you simply need a touch of outside air traveling through your home. • Dehumidifying – Another very important function of an air conditioner is dehumidifying indoor air. Even in dry regions like southern California, moisture can become trapped inside a home or business, making the indoor air much more humid than the outdoor air. Fortunately, the very process that creates cooled air within the AC unit also dehumidifies that air. This dehumidifying action is the reason that AC units must have drains to remove the water that they condense out of the air.

4. HEATING AND COOLING SPECIALISTS INFORMATION • Just how bad is my duct system leaking? – When your duct system has a leak in it, several problems can result. Your home may not cool or heat evenly—one room may appear comfortable while the other rooms are very cold or hot, depending on the weather conditions. A leaky duct system may also allow pollutants to come inside your home such as dust or harmful fumes, and you do not want to expose your loved ones to anything dangerous while they are at play or sleeping. • How can I get my leaky ductwork fixed? – Ducts that are not the correct size – Some of the ducts have collapsed – Or the seams of the ducts have become loose or disconnected

5. HAVING YOUR FURNACE INSPECTED • A furnace measures its efficiency level by the (AFUE) “annual fuel utilization efficiency”. This is required by the Federal Trade Commission to be displayed on the furnace so that consumers may compare the efficiency of one furnace to another. The AFUE is the amount of energy the furnace transfers from energy to heat during the course of a year's’ time. • If your furnace has a 90% AFUE rating, 90% of the furnace’s energy is being converted to heat, and the remaining 10% is escaping through the chimney or other areas within the home. However, some heat is lost through a faulty duct system which can amount to as much as 35% when there are furnace ducts located in the attic, garage or other areas of the home that are not completely conditioned as living quarters.

6. FURNACE REPAIR IN REGINA, CANADA • Changing the air filters – This should be done according to the manufacturer's directions. • Checking the thermostat – This should be done anytime a problem with temperature levels occurs. • Checking the circuit breaker and power supply – This should be done anytime the furnace stops working and the thermostat screen is blank. • Reduce drafts – This is a reduction of the draft in the rooms to prevent ignition or pilot light problem. • Maintenance – General maintenance should be performed late in the summer in preparation for the coming cold weather. • Fixing of Ignition control and pilot light problems – This can be caused by a number of reasons, including clogged components and faulty electrical components.

7. WHEN YOU ARE IN NEED OF FURNACE REPAIRS  A Gas Leak – This is a problem that would need to be handled immediately! A gas leak is usually detected by a “rotten egg” smell, which is something the gas company instills in the system to deter this type of problem. If the smell is very strong, avoid lighting any matches, evacuate the home of everyone (including pets) and call a professional right away.  There is no flame and the furnace is not working • Pilot Light – With the pilot light ignition, the case may be a faulty or loose thermocouple, or a clogged pilot orifice. You also may have your pilot setting too low or even a faulty cutoff valve. • Electronic Ignitor – When you have an electronic ignitor you will first need to turn the thermostat completely to off. Then reset the module on the ignition control while waiting to hear a spark, feel the surface begin to heat, or see the surface glow, according to the owner’s manual.

8. FURNACE INSPECTION IS A NECESSITY Meet Maintenance Expectations Of Furnace Producers: Most producers unequivocally void their guarantees on any heaters that are not assessed on a yearly basis. This regular maintenance often includes a cleaning, filter replacement, and an evaluation of the furnace’s function and efficiency. Should you discover that your furnace has a malfunction, and you wish to make a case from the producer, you will have to demonstrate that you have met the maker's maintenance requirements, or the warranty may be void. Improvement Of Furnace Efficiency: The efficiency sometimes referred to as Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE)-- is how the annual fossil fuel energy that a furnace or boiler consumes is measure to determine the yearly heating ratio output. Not only does an efficient furnace save you money, it also helps protect the environment by reducing fuel consumption and therefore lowers your carbon footprint. The furnace assessor should be able to give you guidance on keeping your heater running efficiently. There should be methods to prescribe supplanting your channel more frequently or having your heater or conduits cleaned to lessen weight on the heater. This expert can assist your heater with avoiding breakdowns as well as increasing the lifespan of the appliance’s efficiency. • •

9. FURNACE INSPECTION IS A NECESSITY The emission of carbon Monoxide: Most People should know a carbon monoxide locator is needed, however they may not know why. Carbon monoxide is an imperceptible and scentless gas which causes more than fifty deaths per year in Canada alone and higher in other countries. If your heater starts to consume less proficiently without enough oxygen, it might just start to create carbon monoxide gas and put your life or family's lives in danger. A yearly review should catch any issues before they are a threat to you and your family. • Failure Prevention: In particular for all Canadians, yearly heater investigations will enormously reduce the probability of the heater failing. Heaters once in a while exit with an extravagant flair; commonly there will be signs and side effects (like odd scents or sounds) that a dependable, legitimate assessor will take note. • The End

10. For more details, please visit: http://smile-hvac.ca/services/furnace-inspections-regina/ SMILE HEATING & COOLING INC. 2625 Cameron St, Regina, SK S4T 2W5 (306) 519-3777 info@smile-hvac.ca