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An Oversized Furnace Can Be a Costly Mistake

oversized furnace can be a costly mistakeAn oversized furnace isn’t a better furnace. Too much heat can actually make your living spaces less comfortable in winter, not more. It’s also wasteful from an energy efficiency standpoint, as well as a from a financial one.

In the past, residential furnaces were often "one-sized" rather than installed on the basis of an accurate load calculation of the actual thermal requirements of the home. To cover for the inevitable errors in this process, builders and contractors simply installed a furnace that was too big for the job. Many homeowners are stuck paying for these past mistakes.

Here are some of the ways an oversized furnace is bigger but not better.

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How to Troubleshoot a Problematic Gas Furnace

troubleshooting a gas furnaceWe're poised for another long, cold, Wellesley MA winter. The worst thing that could happen is for the furnace to break down, leaving you out in the cold. But don't panic. It's not the end of the world, and the problem may be just a quick fix. Before you call in an HVAC technician for repairs, here are a few common problems to help you in troubleshooting a gas furnace.

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Fall Furnace Inspection: Don't Delay

furnace inspectionA fall furnace inspection is a necessity to ensure that your heating system is running safely, reliably and efficiently this winter. If you're like most homeowners, you rely on a skilled HVAC professional to tackle this vital maintenance that keeps your heating costs under control and catches small issues before they become expensive problems.

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