Imagine you’re out on a cold and dreary day and can’t wait to get home, turn on the heat, and finally relax. You switch the thermostat to “heat” and…nothing. What gives? Like any system in your home, it’s not unusual…
While it may seem like winter is loosening it’s grip, there are plenty of cold days and nights ahead. Which means your furnace still has a job to do before spring rolls around. However, many homeowners overlook the importance of…
There are many scents that remind us of autumn. For some, it’s the smell of a hearty stew simmering on the stove. For others it’s the sweet aroma of a hot pumpkin spice latte. But there’s another smell that is…
A well-maintained and properly cared for furnace can provide up to 15 years of trusty service. With routine preventive maintenance like the kind performed by the pros at Eagle Service Company, it may last even longer. Yet even with the…
What’s the point of having a wood fireplace safety unless you stoke it up? Okay, fine, it has a distinct aesthetic appeal – if, that is, you’re into holes in the wall. Nope, a fireplace safety is made to burn…
If your furnace is acting up, it may take a while before you catch on. Here’s one example. As a heating system ages, its energy efficiency begins to fade. In that instance, you might suddenly notice a slight uptick in…
A furnace isn’t just a furnace. That’s today’s lesson #1 – but wait, it gets better. Your furnace is the sum of its collective parts, no different than any other mechanical system. In this case, however, it’s important that you…
Picture this. You drift off into blissful slumber on a cold winter’s night, only to be awakened by frigid indoor air. Your first thought is “someone must have opened a window or turned down the thermostat”. As you get up…
Here’s the theory: heating systems provide equal amounts of heat throughout your home. Is that how things are inside your home? If not, you may either be using or thinking about acquiring a space heater. While the right model can…
The internet is a wonderful thing filled to the brim with useful information, entertainment, and just about anything else you’d ever want to know about or see. Yet, it can also be a source for mis-information, no matter how well…
