Furnaces Articles

How Does My Gas Furnace Work?

November 10, 2021
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Our team at D & D Climate Control could help you save big bucks on your monthly utility bill by performing a furnace replacement.

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Fall HVAC Maintenance

October 20, 2021
Technician performing fall maintenance on a furnace

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 Texas home and your HVAC investment, including your wallet.

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How Can I Save Money on My Heating Bill This Winter?

February 12, 2021
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Is your energy bill too high in the winter? Are you looking for ways to cut costs? There are a number of simple things you can do at home to save money. Some of them are bigger projects, but most are simple things you can do in your day-to-day life to help reduce your heat cost this winter.

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What Are the Basics of Furnace Filters?

February 18, 2020
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At D & D Climate Control, we know with the right furnace filter, you can save money and improve your La Porte indoor air quality (IAQ) in one fell swoop.

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What’s the Difference Between My Furnace Fan Settings—ON and AUTO?

February 2, 2020
Air conditioner control panel (thermostat).

There are furnace-fan settings on your thermostat for ON and AUTO. Which option is the best choice? There are devotees of both settings, each believing their setting is the optimum one to choose.

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What Is AFUE?

January 16, 2020
Mom and daughter on the bed in a comfortable home.

An electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or Average Fuel Utilization Efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages.

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What’s That Sound Coming From My Furnace?

January 3, 2020
Elderly man sitting on comfy sofa and researching furnace noise on laptop.

It’s normal for your furnace to make some noise. For instance, a dull hum is to be expected. However, louder noises might spell trouble for your heating unit’s components.

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Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?

December 19, 2019
Man on the couch wrapped in a blanket.

Many homes have varied conditions from room to room causing spotty heating or cooling. On cold days, this can be a nuisance.

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