If your home has a modern, high-efficiency furnace, then it's most likely equipped with a draft inducer. This device is a second, smaller blower motor that removes harmful exhaust gases from the unit. As long as your draft inducer is working correctly, it will create negative pressure that forces combustion gases along your exhaust flue and out of your home.
Your draft inducer is a crucial part of your furnace's heating cycle.
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Modern gas furnaces are a highly safe and efficient way to heat your home. However, like any natural gas appliance, it is extremely important to make sure your furnace is venting properly to ensure that harmful fumes and carbon monoxide aren't backing up into your home. Here are three signs that your furnace may not be venting properly and it's time to have it inspected.
Yellow Burner Flame
If you know what to look for, your burner flame can tell you a lot about the balance of fuel and oxygen that your furnace is receiving.
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Gas water heaters are efficient and long-lived, but these units get an unfair share of myths to go along with them, especially when it comes to repairs. Here is a look at a few of those myths.
Myth: Gas water heaters rarely quit working and when they do they need to be replaced.
On the contrary, gas water heaters can quit working for all kinds of reasons. From problems with sediment in the tank to issues with the heating elements, a good water heater repair technician can probably point out a dozen or so problems that could make a unit stop working.
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Before the winter months arrive, you should have the heating system serviced and repairs done to avoid surprises. The following heating repairs are some of the issues you will want to be prepared for this winter:
Ductwork and Air Handler Problems
The air handler and ductwork of your heating system can be the first areas where you have problems this winter. The air handler is what delivers air to the plenum and ductwork throughout your home.
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Toilets are designed to last a long time, but they will eventually need to be replaced. If you have an old toilet that is no longer working, you may be tempted to try to remove it and install a new one on your own. However, doing so is not recommended—you are much better off hiring a plumbing contractor to assist you. Hiring a plumbing contractor to install a new toilet may require a financial investment, but doing so can prevent a lot of problems and issues.
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