Furnaces Articles

What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

September 15, 2024
What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace? Worried senior smartphone user getting bad

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 McMurray home.

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How Do I Know I Have a Cracked Heat Exchanger?

January 15, 2024
close-up of a furnace pilot-light.

Even though your furnace may look and seem fine, dangerous gases could leak into your McMurray home and seriously affect, even kill, your family members.

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7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

November 13, 2023
HVAC technician performing maintenance on furnace in attic.

Many McMurray 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.

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How Can I Make My Furnace Last Longer?

October 16, 2023
How Can I Make My Furnace Last Longer? - Male arm and hand replacing disposable air filter in residential air furnace.

The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer?

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What Are Signs I Need a New Furnace?

November 16, 2022
Image of someone working on a furnace. What Are Signs I Need a New Furnace?

A furnace is a major investment for any Canonsburg homeowner. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system sometime during home ownership.

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When Do I Know It’s Time to Buy a New Furnace?

March 1, 2022
When should you get a new furnace

If you’re struggling with the question of whether or not to buy a new furnace in Washington, our professionals are here to help. Our Shearer Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration team has years of experience with a wide selection of furnace makes and models. Here are some warning signs it may be time to start saving for a new furnace.

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Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

January 23, 2022
Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

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?

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