5 Common HVAC Problems During Utah Winters and How to Fix Them

February 25, 2025

When temperatures drop in Utah, your furnace works hard to keep your home warm and comfortable. However, several issues can reduce your heating system’s efficiency, cause safety concerns, or result in uneven or insufficient heating. 1. Weak Airflow Two of the most common problems homeowners face in winter are cold spots and their heating system running constantly without their home reaching their desired temperature. These issues are often associated with poor airflow due to dirty air filters, blocked vents, or blower motor malfunctions. Dirty Filters An air filter prevents dirt and

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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas: The Comfort of a Warm, Cozy Home

February 14, 2025

Winter weather in Utah can feature cold temperatures and several inches of snow each month. Therefore, it’s critical that your home’s heating system is capable of providing consistent warmth for everyone who spends time there. A home system checkup can be a great gift for your spouse or anyone else you love who wants to make their home a little more inviting this winter. What Does a System Checkup Entail? A home heating system checkup includes a thorough inspection of your furnace to look for any defects that could impede its

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Top 7 Reasons to Call for Professional Furnace Service This Winter

January 14, 2025

As the days continue to get shorter and temperatures dip sharply, ensuring that your furnace is in top condition is crucial for your comfort, health, and safety. Here are seven reasons to call a professional HVAC technician to examine, clean, and tune up your system before winter’s chill sets in. 1. To Keep Your Warranty Valid A furnace is a huge investment meant to serve you for at least 20 years. So, it’s important to make sure it’s backed by a strong, comprehensive warranty. If your system is covered, you need to check the terms and

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Are Boilers Dangerous?

February 6, 2024

A homeowner’s desire to save money can lead them to try DIY boiler repairs on their own. However, due to the complexity and hazards of boiler systems, it is necessary to have only an expert perform any repairs. This enhances the performance of the boiler in several ways and also keeps the homeowners safer. 1. Expertise To fix boilers, boiler technicians need to know several different areas of the boiler system. Combustion techniques, water and gas distribution systems, electrical parts, and control mechanisms are all within their expertise. Also, boiler technicians will be able to correctly

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Helpful Tips to Prepare Your Heating System for Winter

October 3, 2023

It’s time to start preparing your home for the cold winter ahead when the hot summer weather starts to cool down. While you might be thinking about insulating your windows and doors, a very important component of preparing your house for winter is servicing your heating system. There are a few different tasks that will need to be on your list to ensure that your heating system will work adequately when the cold weather hits. Change Your Air Filters A great place to start is to replace the air filter on your HVAC system. Having a

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How to Avoid Common Furnace Problems

November 7, 2022

Few things can be as frustrating as waking up in the middle of a cold American Fork night and realizing that your furnace is not working. If your furnace is down for the count, the best way to get things going again is to talk to a professional furnace technician. However, it is good for you to be aware of some of the common problems your furnace system might face and the steps you can take to avoid them. Your Furnace Is Not Producing Heat It might sound simple, but you should first check that

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Choosing the Best Furnace Filters

February 8, 2022

With your furnace running all the time to combat the winter chill in the air, you’re likely changing out your furnace filters faster than usual. Since every household is different, there’s no established rule for when you should change out your filter. The best routine for you depends on the animals in the house, filter size, and your allergies. When determining the best filter type and replacement schedule for your home, keep this essential information in mind. MERV Rating Always consider the MERV rating of all new furnace filters you purchase. This rating determines how much

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Find out the Main Reasons Why Your Furnace Has Rust

December 6, 2021

Having rust on the furnace is one of the issues that causes serious concerns to most homeowners. Many of our clients often ask how this is possible if a furnace does not use water to generate heat. This is not a strange occurrence for an old system and might be a sign that a replacement is due. However, if your HVAC system is just a few years old and still serviceable, then you might need to consult Gunthers Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing specialists to evaluate the situation. The Main Causes of Rust on a Furnace Although it

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Home Preparation Tasks to Complete Before Winter

November 10, 2021

When the winter season finally hits, it can bring a lot of snow and ice with it. Both of these can be extremely dangerous to the safety of your home and your family. By following the home preparation tips that we’re going to go over below, you can help to ensure that your family stays warm in your home and that your home stays safe this winter season. Get Professional Heating Maintenance When fall arrives, it is time to schedule your professional heating maintenance. It helps to get your heating system cleaned, inspected,

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6 Reasons Why Your Heater Won’t Turn Off

October 12, 2021

Updated: 4/16/2024 Having a functional heater in your home makes the winter in American Fork tolerable, but what happens when your heater won’t turn off? Although there are few things worse than being cold and lacking a way to warm your living space up, not being able to stop the flow of hot air when it’s stifling indoors is definitely one of them. The good news is that there are several common causes of this problem, and most of them are fairly easy to resolve. 1. Thermostat Malfunction When your home is overly

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