Short Cycling: Your Heater’s Cry for Help
Your heating system will run, and then it will shut off once it reaches your desired temperature. This is called a cycle, and it lasts about 15-30 minutes for heat pumps or 10-15 minutes for furnaces. If your heater seems to be cycling nonstop, rather than a few times an hour, then you may need […]
Foul Drain Odors and What To Do About Them
There are several reasons why you might notice a terrible smell coming from one of your drains. Kitchen sinks can get food particles and other gunk stuck in the pipes, especially in the trap, and rotting food and the bacteria it breeds are likely to blame. Garbage disposals can be a source of foul smells […]
3 Reasons Your Furnace Won’t Start – And How a Pro Can Help
A furnace may fail to start because of a malfunctioning thermostat, a clogged filter, or a pilot light that has gone out altogether. While some of these problems are easy to fix, others require professional help. Here are three reasons your furnace won’t start. 1. Malfunctioning Thermostat If your furnace won’t turn on, you may […]
