RKM Heating and Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Furnace Repair’

New Year’s Resolutions: Starting With Furnace Maintenance

Monday, January 22nd, 2024

We are a few weeks into the new year, and you’re probably still going strong with the resolutions you made for 2024. But there’s always room for one more! We encourage you to consider making furnace maintenance one of your New Year’s resolutions. When you schedule the service now before the end of the winter season, you give your furnace the best chance of being in great condition for winter again at the end of the year.

In fact, prioritizing annual furnace maintenance every single year is a great way to boost energy efficiency and extend your heater’s lifespan. You can keep reading to learn more about why furnace maintenance should be a priority for you this season.

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It’s Time for a Furnace Inspection

Monday, November 27th, 2023

Fall is a popular time of the year for scheduling heater maintenance. Our team can visit your home and check your furnace inside and out to make sure everything is working and in good condition. There are many benefits to scheduling furnace service in Riverside.

Prioritizing the service now instead of putting it off until winter means that you get a more convenient service appointment. The cooler the weather gets, the more calls we get for service. You can keep reading to learn more about why fall is a great time for a furnace inspection and why you need to prioritize the service now.

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Top Tips for California Furnace Owners

Monday, September 4th, 2023

Did you know that furnaces in California have different requirements to meet than in other areas of the country? If you live in California and have a furnace in your home, you want to be aware of the California furnace requirements ahead of investing in a new system for your home. 

And once you have a new furnace, you definitely want to take care of it so it can last for a long time. You can keep reading to learn more about how to maintain your high-efficiency furnace. Then if you have any questions, you are welcome to give our team a call. We can help guide you on selecting a furnace that meets efficiency standards in California and then help you maintain it across its lifespan.

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Schedule Furnace Maintenance Early This Year

Monday, July 10th, 2023

It is hot outside and your furnace is probably the last thing on your mind. Instead, you’re thinking more about AC and cooling. But getting ahead on furnace maintenance might be the smartest move you make this year.

Your furnace sits unused for a large portion of the year. What better way to ensure that it’s working at its best than to schedule furnace maintenance ahead of the fall and winter seasons? You can keep reading to learn more about the importance of annual furnace maintenance and why you might want to schedule an appointment now instead of putting it off for later in the year.

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Check on Your Furnace Even When It Isn’t Turned On Often

Monday, June 12th, 2023
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Now that it’s summer, your furnace may be the last thing on your mind. But you still need to keep it on your radar, even as the weather heats up. Your furnace is off for around half of the year, sitting unused.

It’s a good idea to check on your furnace even during the spring and summer, and we will explain why. If you have experienced any problems with your furnace in recent months, don’t put off furnace repair in Irvine. Give us a call now so that we can address any furnace problems ahead of the fall and winter seasons. They will be here before you know it!

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Your Furnace Makes These 4 Sounds: Here’s What They Mean

Monday, February 20th, 2023
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It is important to pay attention if your furnace starts to make unusual sounds. They may even be sounds that you’re used to hearing, but they are louder, more frequent, or happening at different times. If a furnace noise ever concerns you, it is important to get it checked out sooner rather than later. In fact, get it checked out right away—this is important for your safety, especially if you have a natural gas furnace.

Listen to your instincts! It’s always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to caring for your heater and preventing a possible furnace breakdown. If you do think that you need furnace repair in Anaheim, our team can help you. Read on to learn more about four specific problem furnace sounds and why they should concern you. 

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How to Properly Wrap Up Your Furnace for Spring

Monday, April 19th, 2021
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It’s spring and the weather is finally starting to warm up. Are you ready for the warm weather that’s to come?

Even if you’re ready for warmer weather and more days spent outdoors, it’s important to make sure that your home is comfortable. You don’t want to come home from a warm day outdoors to a stifling hot home as well. You want to have a calm, peaceful spring. Well, the first part to having a peaceful spring season doesn’t actually start with air conditioning maintenance. It actually starts with your furnace service.

Make sure that any furnace needs you have been handled. We can help you with your furnace repair in Irvine, CA.

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When to Call for Furnace Repair

Monday, January 13th, 2020

We’re pretty deep into winter here in Corona and we want to take a moment to ask you—how’s your heater doing?

Don’t read this question and just brush it off because you think your heater is fine. Really take a moment to think about it. Has your heater been able to deliver heat all winter? Has this heat been consistent? Do you have to pay way too much for the heating in your home?

You don’t have to deal with the heating troubles you’re having at home. Don’t think that you can just push it off until spring. Handle the issues you’re facing right now with furnace repair in Corona, CA. We’re the team of professionals that’s going to ensure that you have the best heating services available.

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Why You Shouldn’t Try DIY Furnace Repair

Monday, January 14th, 2019

service-technician-tests-furnace-safelyYour furnace isn’t acting quite the way it should. Luckily, you’ve found a video online that seems to describe the problem perfectly (the furnace in the video isn’t the same model as yours, but it’s close enough, right?). All you need now is a pair of gloves, some goggles, a welding torch…

Let’s stop you right there. While we have plenty of faith in your ability to pull off a challenging DIY job, we also know that furnaces and HVAC equipment are not for the average DIYer. There’s a reason why only certified and licensed professionals are allowed to repair and maintain these systems. Actually, there are several reasons, and we’ll list them below.

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I Don’t Feel the Heat From My Furnace

Monday, November 5th, 2018

cold-man-inspecting-thermostatNo heater in the world is going to make your home feel warm within mere seconds, or even minutes. Especially if you’ve allowed your home to get cold as an icebox! It will take even more time to heat up, in that case.

But we’re not saying we don’t believe you when you say you don’t feel the heat. If you feel air that is distinctly not warm coming out of your air vents–or can’t feel any air at all–it could be a sign that you need repairs. A furnace that isn’t blowing hot air could be suffering from one of these issues:

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