Furnace Articles

What Is a Dual Fuel Heating System?

February 29, 2024
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So, you’re thinking about upgrading your Ohio heating and cooling system. Have you ever heard of dual fuel? 

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How Does My Gas Furnace Work?

February 15, 2024

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.…

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Why Won’t My Furnace Stop Running?

January 30, 2024
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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.

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What Is a Dual Fuel Heating System?

January 15, 2024
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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: 

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How to Spot a Cracked Heat Exchanger

December 29, 2023
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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.

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7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

December 15, 2023
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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…

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How Can I Lower My Heating Bill This Winter?

November 15, 2023
How Can I Lower My Heating Bill This Winter? A winter blizzard rages outside the back yard bay window where this small, serene potted plant garden grows and blooms oblivious to the season.

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.

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When Should You Replace Your Furnace?

November 10, 2023
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Your furnace plays the key role in keeping you warm in your Cleveland home, but even with routine maintenance, it does not last forever.

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Preparing Your HVAC System for the Fall

September 15, 2023
Preparing Your HVAC System for the Fall. Young Blue-Collar Man Portrait In a Back Yard During The Fall Smiling at the Camera.

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.

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Why Is My Furnace Filter Soggy?

March 1, 2023
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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?

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