There shouldn’t be water pooling in front of your furnace. It’s usually not something that results in a big repair bill, but it’s still important to get the situation remedied as soon as possible. If it’s not addressed quickly, it can lead to mold and other complications. Here are the usual reasons this situation occurs....
Changing your heating and cooling system’s air filter is an important maintenance task that you should do about every three months. If you don’t change the air filter on schedule, it will no longer effectively trap pollutants. It will also lead to heating and cooling problems. Energy Bills Rise A frequent cause behind high energy...
Fire & Ice Heating and Air in Youngwood, PA, services fireplaces as well as furnaces. A common question we receive is whether a fireplace is more efficient than a furnace and thus cheaper to run. The answer depends on how you are using the equipment and what your goal is. Fireplace vs. Furnace: Is It...
They’re not glamorous, but air filters are among the most important, and most overlooked, components in an HVAC system. These simple cardboard squares provide a line of defense from particulates and larger objects that might be pulled through your heating system and cause expensive damage or lead to a fire. They also filter out unhealthy,...
If you live in an older home, you’ll really feel the chill during the winter months. As a home starts to age, drafty areas will form. These, combined with other HVAC issues, can make it more difficult to heat your home. Regardless of the age of your house, you’ll want to keep it as warm...
Fire & Ice Heating and Air understands the importance of having clean air in your home. The buildup of pollutants can adversely affect your health and spread disease. Bacteria, viruses, pollen, smoke, and dust mites can all create an unhealthy situation in your house. There are a variety of steps that you can take to...
Air conditioning is a complex technology that applies the physical law of phase conversion to keep people cool and comfortable. AC units rely on a chemical compound known as refrigerant. This refrigerant changes from a liquid to a gas and then back into a liquid as it cycles through the various AC components. In the...
The air conditioner is responsible for maintaining a cool and comfortable setting during the warmer months of the year. Like all appliances, it requires proper maintenance and care to ensure that it can continue to operate efficiently and have a longer lifespan. Here are a few important signs that your AC needs a tune-up to...
Static electricity is one of those annoyances to which you may have reluctantly become resigned. This is the source of sparks, fly-away hair and minor shocks. It’s caused by friction and promoted by dry conditions. Some of the things you can do to reduce or eliminate the problem require a small investment, but others only...
You may not think much about the air filter inside your furnace. However, if it isn’t replaced regularly, it can have a negative impact on your home’s air quality and the effectiveness of your heating system. Even worse than not replacing the furnace’s air filter is not using one at all. The Air Filter Keeps...
