GRmetro Heating and Cooling Inc Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Furnaces’

The Great Debate: Electric Vs. Gas Furnaces

Monday, November 8th, 2021

Many homeowners have a preference between gas and electric furnaces. Some people we talk to think that gas furnaces are just more powerful and effective than electric furnaces. Other homeowners know that electricity is sustainable and cheap, so they opt for an electric furnace because they think it’s more efficient. Is there any weight to these claims?

It’s time we got to the bottom of this great debate. If you’re in the market for a furnace system, it’s time to figure out which system isĀ better for your home. Gas and electric furnaces are very different and they operate in very specific ways, so it’s up to us to help inform homeowners so they can make the right choice. We’re always here to help you and your budget.

Let’s talk about furnaces in Grand Rapids, MI, and about the differences between gas and electric furnaces.

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What Is a Heat Exchanger?

Monday, February 1st, 2021

How are you ever supposed to fix a computer if you don’t know what a processor is? Or, how are you ever going to figure out the blueprints for that new deck you want to build if you don’t know how to build it up to code? Our society puts a lot of pressure on people to just “know” things without telling them exactly where to find that valuable information. Unless you pay a lot of money to go to a special school, it might be hard to find good, reliable, trustworthy information on the web.

Luckily, we deal with a lot of people on a regular basis who need furnace repair in Grandville, MI. Many of these people don’t know anything about their heating systems, and while some would like to keep it that way, others are begging us for information. So, let’s discuss what your furnace’s heat exchanger is and why it matters going forward.

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Do You Need Furnace Repairs?

Monday, October 14th, 2019

Now that temperatures are dropping, it is important that you’ve got a heating system that’s going to keep you and your family warm and toasty all season long! Furnaces, of course, are one of the most popular ways to heat a home—and for good reason! They’re efficient, effective, and reliable! But, no matter how great your furnace is, eventually it is going to require repairs.

There are a number of signs that suggest your furnace needs repairs, and below, we have listed some of them for you. All you’ve got to do is keep reading to find out more (oh, and of course, remember to schedule your furnace repair in Wyoming, MI with our team!)

So, what are you waiting for? Click “read more”!

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Spring is Here! What Do I Do with My Furnace?

Monday, April 1st, 2019

checklistTemperatures here in Michigan have not yet felt so “spring-y”, however, our calendars state that the first official day of spring was March 20th, which means that warmer temperatures are on their way. Of course, the start of spring gets all of us thinking about summer, a time when there is not much need for our furnaces. We aren’t recommendingĀ you shut down your furnaceĀ just yet, as it is still quite chilly outside, but it is still worth knowing what to do with your furnace when the time finally does come.

Whether you own an old or new furnace in Grand Rapids, it is important to know what to do with it when summer arrives. So below, we have provided a sort of quick guide, if you will. If you are unsure about what to do with your furnace this summer, be sure to keep reading below!Ā 

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Why Does My Furnace Smell Like This?

Monday, January 7th, 2019

rotten-egg-smell-badYour noseĀ is like a mini HVAC technician, able to detect furnace issues that you might have otherwise been unaware of. Your nose can pick up unusual smells coming from your furnace, which should prompt you to contact a professional right away. There are a number of potential issues that could cause certain smells, and they should never be ignored.

It is important to be aware of the various scents that a furnace in distress might give off. Although you can’t fix the problem yourself, identifying the issue can help keep you and your family safe this winter season. In today’s blog, we have given you a quick guide to different furnace smells and their potential causes.Ā 

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What to Do When Your Heating System Won’t Turn On

Monday, January 22nd, 2018

cold-man-thermostat-handsThere are a number of problems a heating system can run into over the course of its life. We recommend getting any heating issue under control ASAP, including an odd sound or reduced heating performance, as it could only get worse with time. But there’s one issue we don’t have to remind you to fix: when the heater breaks down completely.

When your heating system will not turn on, you want a quick solution. Of course, you don’t want to call in technicians if the problem is something you can fix on your own. So what should you do if a furnace will not start up?

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