Cooling Unlimited, Inc. Blog : Archive for November, 2024

Your Furnace’s Heat Exchanger Is Saving Your Life!

Monday, November 18th, 2024
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A gas furnace has a lot of components. There are those that actually combust fuel and create heat, like the ignition assembly (or pilot light, in older furnaces) and the burner. There are those that get that hot air distributed, like the blower fan and its motor. But there’s something else as well: components whose job is to keep you safe!

There’s a flame sensor to make sure gas won’t be released if there’s no flame to burn it. There’s a limit switch that will shut down the system if it starts to overheat. There’s also something called a heat exchanger. It’s absolutely critical to both the functionality and the safety of your furnace! Here’s why.

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Our Handy Furnace Installation FAQ

Monday, November 4th, 2024
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Here at Cooling Unlimited, we install furnaces every day. It’s nothing new to us! We’re accustomed to putting all sorts of heating systems into all kinds of homes, navigating any challenges that come up with ease. But for a homeowner, furnace installation probably only happens once every fifteen or twenty years. How could you possibly know everything you need to know about it?

Don’t worry. Of course you have questions. And we’ve got you covered! We answer questions like these all the time. Do I need a new furnace, or is it still reasonable to have this old one repaired? How long does furnace installation take? What can I do to make sure it goes smoothly? We’ll explain everything. If you have any other questions about furnace installations in Wilmington, MA, we’d love to hear from you.

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