Is your furnace kicking off and on over and over again? This is a common problem with several possible causes—and the team at Ernst Heating & Cooling is here to help you get your furnace up and running again. If your furnace isn’t working and you need immediate assistance in the Illinois area, call Ernst …
If you have never purchased a furnace—or haven’t purchased one since before the turn of the millennium—buying a new one can be an intimidating prospect. At Ernst Heating & Cooling, we’ve been installing, servicing, and repairing furnaces for more than half a century. Let us be your guide through the world of AFUEs, BTUs, variable …
Do your energy bills shoot up when winter hits? Do you feel cold air sneaking in around your home’s doors and windows? Get your Metro East Illinois home ready for cold weather with these smart winter-proofing tasks. The Usual Suspects: Doors and Windows They are the most susceptible spots in your house—any compromise in the …
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One of the most important factors to pay attention to when buying a new furnace is making sure you get one that’s correctly sized. Few people end up with a furnace that is too small because the problem they’ll experience is pretty obvious – they will not be able to provide enough heat to keep their …
Sizing the Furnace Properly: Here’s How Your Installer Should Be Doing ItEdit Read More »
When operating as it’s designed, your furnace should run smoothly and consistently. This is especially true if you are meticulous about scheduling annual service for the furnace. However, if you happen to notice a smoky furnace smell or any other unusual furnace odor, it may be signaling a serious problem. Smoky furnace smell If you …
Smoky Furnace Smell: Dust, Or Something Worse?Edit Read More »
AFUE is a ratings system that outlines the efficiency of furnaces (and boilers), revealing how much fuel is used to generate heat, and how much energy is lost. Rated as a percentage, the existing AFUE minimum for homeowners across the country stands at 78 AFUE. Early next year, new furnace efficiency standards require that homeowners …
New Furnace Efficiency Standards Will Be In Effect In Illinois For 2013Edit Read More »
Are you intimidated by the prospect of a furnace replacement? There’s no need to be — it’s relatively easy if you follow the three guidelines listed below: Find a top-notch contractor Finding the right contractor is easier said than done, but if you keep the following factors in mind, you can weed out the best …
Most traditional furnaces and air conditioners come with a single-speed blower. This limits them to only running on one setting – high. During mild weather, this can be overkill, wasting energy by outputting too much air when a lower setting would suffice. If you’re in the market for new heating and cooling equipment, one option …
How A Variable-Speed Blower Can Contribute To System EfficiencyEdit Read More »
Ready or not, the fall chill will soon descend on the Edwardsville area. Now is the ideal time to have your precision tune-up on your furnace, before you start depending on it to keep your family warm. Old or new, the single best thing you can do to get the most out of your furnace is …
The Fall Chill Isn’t Far Off — Have You Scheduled Your Furnace Precision Tuneup?Edit Read More »
We live in the Edwardsville region, which as you know means it gets down to freezing in the winter while we swelter through the summer. What it costs to heat and cool our homes is always on our minds. Installing a geothermal heat pump for your home might just be your ticket to lower utility bills …
The Geothermal Heat Pump: An Energy Gem Buried In Your BackyardEdit Read More »
