Sound Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

4 Tips for Homeowner Furnace Maintenance This Season

Monday, January 20th, 2025

Professional maintenance is important, but the care steps you take for your furnace are even more crucial. You can do things every single month that will help extend the lifespan of your furnace and also boost its overall energy efficiency. Without care steps of your own, professional maintenance will mean very little just once per year. 

You can keep reading to learn our top four tips for taking care of your furnace in between professional maintenance appointments. Then give us a call when you’re ready to schedule your heating maintenance in Federal Way, WA. If you haven’t already scheduled heating maintenance in the past year, now is a great time to get it on the calendar. 

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When is the Right Time for a New Furnace Installation?

Monday, January 6th, 2025

You may have heard the saying that there is no time like the present. If it is nearing time for you to invest in a new furnace installation, now is a great time to do so. We are at the very beginning of the winter season and you can enjoy your furnace through the spring until temperatures begin to warm up again. 

Just give us a call to schedule your furnace replacement in Auburn, WA. We can visit your home for an assessment and help you decide exactly what type of heating system best fits your needs moving forward. You can also keep reading to learn more about why it’s better to go ahead and invest in a new furnace now rather than putting it off for later in the year.

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Steps for a New Heater Installation

Monday, December 23rd, 2024

If it’s time to invest in a new heater for your home, you may be wondering what to expect during the heater installation process. Installing a new heater can take the better part of a day, especially if you are switching from one type of heating system to another.

Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about what our team does during a new heater installation. Then give us a call to schedule your heating installation in Puyallup, WA ahead of the coldest temperatures of the winter season. 

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3 Signs That Your Furnace Needs Some TLC

Monday, December 9th, 2024
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Uh oh, is your furnace having issues operating as temperatures cool down? If so, you need to schedule a service appointment sooner rather than later. Ignoring furnace problems can leave you with a system that is not working at all.

You can keep reading to learn more about three of the most common reasons we get calls for heating repair in Federal Way, WA so that you know when to schedule service. When you’re ready, you can give us a call to schedule your proactive maintenance or repair appointment and stay ahead of serious furnace problems.

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2 Common Furnace Repairs and Tips for Preventing Them

Monday, November 25th, 2024

When your furnace breaks down, it disrupts everything. It’s even worse when winter hits and you rely on heat to stay comfortable. At Sound Heating and Air Conditioning Inc., we see these issues often. Two common furnace problems are a unit that won’t run in the winter and a gas smell in the house. Both need quick attention. With professional furnace repair in Auburn, WA, we can help prevent these problems and keep your home comfort system running smoothly.

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Benefits of an Early Season Service Appointment for Your Furnace

Monday, November 11th, 2024

When was the last time you scheduled a preventative maintenance appointment for your furnace? If you scheduled the appointment at the end of the last winter season, you’re good to go for this year. But if your most recent furnace maintenance appointment was last year or even a previous year, now is a great time to prioritize the service.

You can keep reading to learn more about the benefits of scheduling a furnace maintenance appointment ahead of the winter season. Then give our team a call to schedule your furnace service in Puyallup, WA. It’s an investment that you will be happy you made as the temperatures cool down even more.

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What to Do in Your Home Before Getting a New Heater Installed

Monday, February 19th, 2024

If you’re planning to have a new heater installed, you may be wondering what goes into that process. Heater installation can be an all-day project. There are some steps that you can complete as a homeowner to get prepared and make the installation process a little bit easier for you and our technicians.

If you have questions about heating installation in Auburn, WA, give our team a call. We can talk to you about your options for upgrading your existing heater with a newer model and even review what to expect during a heater installation appointment. You can keep reading to learn more about a few steps that you can take to prepare your home and family for the day of a new installation.

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This Sensor Could Be Stopping Your Furnace in its Tracks

Monday, February 5th, 2024

Sometimes furnace problems are major and require extensive repairs. But other times, furnace problems are fairly small and simple. For example, the flame sensor in your furnace may be dirty or malfunctioning.

Anytime you notice your furnace operating differently or struggling to heat your home, you should call our team to schedule furnace repair in Puyallup, WA. You can keep reading to learn more about signs that the flame sensor in your furnace may be causing problems and what you can do about it.

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5 Silent Signs Your Furnace Needs Repair

Monday, January 8th, 2024

Sometimes furnace sounds are obvious because you hear loud noises and know that something is going wrong. But other times, furnace problems are quieter and more difficult to discern. When this happens, you need to pay attention to other warning signs that something is wrong with your furnace.

Then give our team a call for heating repair in Auburn, WA. Even if you don’t know exactly what’s wrong with your furnace, our team can troubleshoot to get down to the root of the problem and fix it. You can also keep reading to learn about 5 silent signs that something is wrong with your furnace so that you know what to watch for.

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AFUE Ratings & Furnace Installation: What They Mean

Monday, December 25th, 2023

If you’re thinking about buying a new furnace for your home, you want to pay close attention to the AFUE ratings when selecting a new model. All furnaces come with an efficiency rating that helps you understand how well it can turn energy into heat for your home. The ratings also allow you to compare heaters across brands and types. 

Higher-efficiency furnaces are going to save you money on your monthly energy costs so we encourage you to invest in one when it’s time for furnace installation in Puyallup, WA. Plus high-efficiency furnaces are better for the environment since they use less energy to begin with. You can keep reading to learn more about AFUE ratings and how to select the right furnace for your home.

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