Furnace Articles

The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity. 

In reality, the key is treating your Beaverton system with care and respect. With just a small amount of time and energy, you can ensure your furnace will live well beyond its warranty.

Furnaces are available in many shapes, sizes, and price points. The best choice will come down to your home’s size and heating needs. To find the perfect fit, schedule a preliminary visit with one of our Sun Glow, Inc. specialists. They can audit your Oregon home to determine the size of furnace you need. From there, you can narrow it down until you’ve found the perfect heating unit for your home requirements and budget.

In your gas furnace, the heat exchanger is made of metal coils designed to absorb and transfer heat. The most common cause of a cracked heat exchanger is overheating. Issues that can cause overheating include poor maintenance, a clogged air filter, combustion problems, or worn-out pressure valves.

Typically the ratings or percentages you’ll see on new furnaces range from 80 to 100 percent (contingent upon the fuel type of furnace).

A way to provide you with desirable indoor air quality (IAQ) in your Oregon home is to consistently replace or clean the furnace filter.

The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer?

Many homes have varied conditions from room to room causing spotty heating or cooling. Here’s seven furnace issues that can cause this.

If you’re wondering whether or not to buy a new furnace, our team would like to help. Here are some signs to start saving for a new furnace.

It’s normal for your furnace to make some noise. However, louder noises might spell trouble for your furnace unit’s components.

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, treat it with caution. To help, here’s a list of five common furnace smells and what they mean.

You just discovered there is a puddle of water on the floor in front of your furnace. What does this mean? Why would your furnace be leaking water?

The last thing you want when the weather takes a turn toward winter is a broken furnace. To help, use these furnace maintenance tips.

Ready to schedule your annual furnace inspection? The HVAC experts at Sun Glow are eager to help.

There are furnace-fan settings on your thermostat for ON and AUTO. Which option is the best choice? There are devotees of both settings, each believing their setting is the optimal one to choose.

From our team here at Sun Glow Home Services, here are six ways your furnace is working to ensure your safety.

If you have no heat in your home, there may be a simple solution to your problem. To try it, follow these diagnosis tips.

Our team wants you to know all about short cycling, why it can be harmful and costly, the cause, and what you can do.

If your home’s heating or cooling system stops working, it might be your thermostat. Here are some troubleshooting tips.

Fall is here, so you may need service on your furnace. Our team wants to share five reasons why should schedule a clean and check.

Furnace filters. They’re one of those items not really on the top of everyone’s minds, but they are important and can have a big impact. At Sun Glow Heating & Cooling, we know with the right furnace filter, you can save money and improve your Portland indoor air quality (IAQ) in one fell swoop. What…

Just about any electrical appliance has the potential to overheat. Furnaces are no exception. As a homeowner, you need to take precautions to lower the risk of an overheated unit. You should also be wary of the associated symptoms, so you know when to take action. Remember, if your system gets too hot, you should…

A furnace is a major investment for any Portland homeowner. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system sometime during home ownership.  Our team at Sun Glow Heating & Cooling wants you to understand how your furnace works…

Did you finally turn your furnace on this winter only to have cold air blowing out of your vents? Or did your furnace stop working just when you started to need it most? There are a few reasons your furnace may be blowing cold air, and there a few things to check before you need…