Furnace Articles

What ’s at the top of your fall to-do list? Make sure it is your furnace.
Prepping your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for winter in Oregon not only enhances your safety and your furnace’s efficiency, it can help keep your repair budget in line during cold weather.

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Albany home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room, causing spotty heating or cooling.

At Mill Creek Heating LLC, we take the safety of our customers in Oregon seriously. That’s why we want you to know how to spot a cracked heat exchanger.

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. 

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 keep a cool head and get your furnace taken care of right away.

While you read on and learn more about a key component of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, please keep in mind our highly trained Mill Creek Heating HVAC professionals are here to explain things in more depth and lend a hand with any furnace issue that arises.