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How Do I Keep My Heat During Extreme Cold Weather?

How Do I Keep My Heat During Extreme Cold Weather?

January 24, 2025

We receive countless calls every time the temperatures drop below normal ranges, as homeowners here in Canton encounter problems with their home’s heating system. With the record-low temperatures and extreme conditions most of the country is currently experiencing, our The K Company professionals want to share some insights and tips with you to keep your indoors cozy while Old Man Winter blusters away outdoors.

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Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up? A heat pump that is covered in ice.

Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up?

January 15, 2025

Our team at The K Company, Inc. regularly gets calls about frozen heat pumps. Though common, a heat pump freeze-up usually means your system’s components are not working correctly. Sometimes you can fix it yourself. But oftentimes, you will need to call a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professional, like us, as the problem may require a part replacement or complex repair.

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What Are Signs I Need a New Furnace? Family of four, sitting on a couch laughing and posing for a photo.

What Are Signs I Need a New Furnace?

December 25, 2024

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.

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Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out? Gas burner flame abstraction long exposure.

Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out?

December 16, 2024

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.

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Why Is My Thermostat Blank? Photo of a thermostat mounted on the wall with a blank screen.

Why Is My Thermostat Blank?

November 26, 2024

It is an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see its screen is blank.

Is it serious? Does it mean your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning is broken? Not necessarily. In fact, most of the time, it is something minor and can be easily fixed.

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The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality. A young girl laying in her moms lap.

The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

November 15, 2024

In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Ohio, creating some significant health problems. At The K Company, Inc., we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.

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Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home? Photo of a family of four, freezing and huddled under a blanket in their living room, trying to stay warm.

Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?

October 31, 2024

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.

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Why Is My Heat Pump Turning On and Off Frequently?

October 15, 2024

Homeowners generally favor heat pumps for their efficiency. However, a number of common issues can cause them to run very inefficiently.

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HVAC technician performing maintenance on a heat pump.

4 Important Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

September 30, 2024

Having a team of professionals inspect your HVAC system is great, but if an issue is discovered, it’s important to have it addressed soon.

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Transitioning Your Heat Pump. Close-up of black full inverter heat pump outside in the garden, near wooden pool house on a sunny day. Lens flare on the image.

Transitioning Your Heat Pump

September 16, 2024

One reason Ohio homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant.

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