What to Look for in a Heating Repair Company

January 30, 2019

Are you in search of a reliable company to maintain or repair your heating system in the Lake Oconee, Georgia, area? Before picking up the phone and calling the first number that pops up on your internet search, first take into consideration some important factors. At Patterson Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., we are here to make sure you get the service and respect you deserve. Local and Licensed When looking for somebody to service your heating and air conditioning, you want to make sure you hire a licensed professional. When making your first appointment, ask for the license number and the state in which it is registered. If it is not insured in your state and something goes wrong, you might have difficulty collecting on a claim. Besides, isn’t it nice to know that the repair technician is right around the corner and ready to reach your home quickly? Emergency Services Available Not every heating and plumbing company is able to come to your rescue in the middle of the night or on a long weekend. Your heating service should have a 24-hour hotline so that if the furnace goes out in the middle of a winter night, you...

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How Do Furnaces Work?

November 10, 2018

The evolution of heating and cooling is one of the most important developments when it comes to home care. This allows families to heat and cool their homes, keeping them comfortable without having to light a fire during the cold winter months. There are lots of different types of furnaces that are available on the open market and they do tend to work in similar ways. It is important for families to take the time to perform routine maintenance on their furnace so that they ensure that it works properly when it is needed most. With this goal in mind, how exactly does a furnace work? How does it keep people’s homes warm during the winter months? Blowing Hot Air Through the Fans The basic way that furnaces work is that they generate warm heat inside of the machine and then use a fan system to send heat into the home. Most fans either have a propulsive vent or spinning blades (like a fan) that moves the warm heat from the furnace into the home. After this, most homes have a thermometer that senses the temperature of the home. Once the temperature reaches a set value, the furnace stops generating...

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