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Are Furnaces Good for Your Health?

October 16, 2019

Gunthers Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical has served American Fork and the surrounding areas since 1910. Our company highly recommends furnaces as a means of heating homes, but we know that some homeowners have concerns about them, so we want to address them. Furnaces Are Not Inherently Unhealthy Furnaces sometimes get a bad rap but are not really any more dangerous than heat pumps and other heating technologies. There may be fewer concerns when it comes to electric furnaces, but the added considerations are generally well worth the savings that come with natural gas, oil or propane. Install

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What to Do Before Turning on Your Furnace

October 16, 2019

Autumn’s here, and temperatures are plunging. Soon, it will be time for you to switch to your furnace again. Your heater has been sitting idle for many months, though, so you should follow a few steps before you turn it back on. Scheduling preventative furnace maintenance with a qualified HVAC technician can help you make sure that your furnace will run safely and efficiently throughout the winter months. Inspect Your Furnace Your furnace needs to be inspected. You’re checking to see that your furnace is free of any

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Understanding Airflow in Your Utah Home

September 3, 2019

If you’ve been wanting to save money on your energy costs, it’s much simpler than you might think. When the heating or air conditioning system has to work harder to blow the air throughout your home, it’s taking up much more electricity than necessary. Also, rooms that aren’t receiving as much airflow will not receive the benefit of the filtration that your HVAC system provides. Keeping your home at the right temperature year-round provides health benefits to everyone, especially to those with breathing troubles and allergies. Gunthers Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical is happy to provide you with simple DIY remedies to

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Issues That Commonly Affect Thermostats

September 3, 2019

There are many common thermostat issues. You may set yours to a certain temperature and then notice, after a while, that the temperature is not as cold or warm as you’d like. Why are you and your family sweating when you set the thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit? The fact is, thermostats can malfunction like everything else. Here are some reasons why: Dirt Dirt can influence how well the thermostat works. If the cooling or heating system won’t shut down or doesn’t achieve the set temperature, the cause may be a build-up of dirt and grime

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How Often Should I Replace My Plumbing Appliances for Maximum Efficiency?

August 19, 2019

Do you have a home with older or outdated plumbing fixtures? You’ve probably heard that newer items can be more energy efficient. If you want your fixtures to be as efficient as possible, here is what you need to know about replacing them. Signs You Should Replace Fixtures Before replacing your fixtures, you need to find out if they are energy efficient. Ultimately, you’ll want to update your plumbing appliances for maximum efficiency every 10-15 years. You may want to talk to Gunthers Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical about plumbing services if you notice any of these problems:

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Tips to Conserve Energy at Home

August 19, 2019

Most households use a significant amount of energy each season whether they want to illuminate specific rooms of the home or cool the interior setting during the warmer months of the year. Unfortunately, the cost of energy isn’t always cheap here in American Fork, Utah, and can lead to high bills each month. If you want to save more energy throughout the year, here are a few basic tips to follow. 1. Close Your Drapes One of the main reasons air conditioners work harder than necessary is due to a warm interior setting. Make it a

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Top 5 Causes of AC Airflow Problems

July 22, 2019

Airflow problems with your AC unit can lead to uncomfortable hot and cool spots throughout your house. You may also notice surges in your heating/cooling bills. Do not let these airflow issues go unaddressed because they can end with your AC unit’s compressor being damaged over time. 1. Dirty Condenser Unit The condenser unit is usually on the outside of your AC system. This means that it can easily get obstructed with dirt, debris, and leaves. To prevent airflow problems, make sure that there is a clear path to the condenser unit and that nothing is

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Importance of Commercial AC Services

July 22, 2019

When the summer heat strikes, it is important that your business is prepared. Although high-quality commercial air conditioning doesn’t exactly come cheap, the truth is that the potential benefits it can provide to your business far outweigh the costs. In fact, after reading about these amazing benefits, you might soon realize that investing in commercial cooling services might just be one of the smartest business decisions you’ll ever make. Improve Employee Productivity It’s a simple fact that a happy employee usually means a more productive employee, and there is no better way to help keep your

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Importance of Commercial AC Services

July 22, 2019

When the summer heat strikes, it is important that your business is prepared. Although high-quality commercial air conditioning doesn’t exactly come cheap, the truth is that the potential benefits it can provide to your business far outweigh the costs. In fact, after reading about these amazing benefits, you might soon realize that investing in commercial cooling services might just be one of the smartest business decisions you’ll ever make. Improve Employee Productivity It’s a simple fact that a happy employee usually means a more productive employee, and there is no better way to help keep your

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Plumbing Repair: Things to Look Out For

June 12, 2019

Our homes are unpredictable sometimes. This is especially true with plumbing. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to discern between what is a serious problem and what is a random occurrence that will blow over. If you’ve noticed that your plumbing isn’t acting like it is supposed to, you may be wondering if you need a professional repair. Here are some simple warning signs that you need plumbing repair. Slow Draining When you run the shower or the sink and notice that the water takes forever to drain, that’s a sign of

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