Furnace Articles

Winter in Akron is shaping up to be especially harsh this year. Can you imagine not having your furnace to help you make it through? You go to turn it on … and instead of rushing warm air through your ducts, it rattles, groans, and then just sits in sullen silence, clearly protesting another season of overworked servitude.

Just about any electrical appliance has the potential to overheat, and 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.

A furnace is a major investment for any Akron 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.

This issue happens more often than not with older furnaces, and it could be a sign you are ready to upgrade your Cleveland home’s heating and cooling system with a new model. At the 10-year mark, furnaces start to lose efficiency and begin breaking down more frequently.

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

So, you’re thinking about upgrading your Ohio heating and cooling system. Have you ever heard of dual fuel? 

On a frosty winter’s day here in Ohio, your gas furnace is hard at work, keeping your Cleveland home warm and cozy. Feeling grateful? You’re not alone—it’s one of the most popular forms of heating, as American as apple pie. In 1919, New Jersey inventor Alice H. Parker filed a patent for the first gas-fueled furnace.…

Is your furnace blowing air without pause? If so, you’re probably feeling a bit concerned. First, your Canton house most likely feels like an oven. On top of that, your utility bill will be considerably higher with your furnace constantly running. Believe it or not, this is a fairly common problem our professionals at The K Company, Inc. see frequently, so you don’t need to worry.

The K Company, Inc. is happy to lay all the options on the table so you can make the best decision for your Akron home. Here’s what you should know about dual fuel systems: 

At The K Company, we take the safety of our customers in Ohio seriously. That’s why we want you to know how to spot a cracked heat exchanger.

It’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many Akron homeowners follow the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Everyone is busy and many seemingly more important priorities tend to creep up every month to consume time and money. However, the last thing you want to worry about when the…

Are you anticipating a higher heating bill this winter? Here in Akron, temperatures can get pretty low. The only way to ensure you remain perfectly comfortable inside your OH home is by cranking up the heat.

Your furnace plays the key role in keeping you warm in your Cleveland home, but even with routine maintenance, it does not last forever.

Maintaining your heating and cooling equipment ensures it’ll run smoothly the way it should when you need it. Investing your time and money in these seasonal maintenance tasks goes a long way to protect both your Ohio home and your HVAC investment, including your wallet. Well-running systems are more energy efficient, so they end up costing you less to run all season long.

Thoughts begin to race through your head, and you ask yourself, Is my furnace breaking down? or Is this going to be expensive to repair?