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Changing the Air Filter Each Month Makes Your Furnace Work Better

January 4th, 2016

The air filter in your heating and air conditioning system removes dust, pollen, and other allergens from the air in your home so that you can breathe a little easier when the system is running. And this isn’t the air filter’s only responsibility. A primary purpose of an air filter is to protect your furnace, as incoming debris could damage the interior of your system.

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Feeling Chilly? It May Be the Lack of Moisture in Your Indoor Air

December 28th, 2015

We are no strangers to high humidity during the summertime. But humidity serves several purposes, things you may not see until you don’t have enough moisture in your home. One of these purposes is maintaining the heat in your home. The best way to tell if a lack of humidity is making your home feel chilly is when the thermostat reads the right temperature but you are still cold. Why? We’ll discuss this more below.

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Why Isn’t My Ductless Indoor Blower Working?

December 21st, 2015

Ductless systems are very convenient, but one problem that can arise is an issue with an indoor blower. The good news is that because each blower operates independently, one blower having an issue does not mean the others will. However, it is important to have a broken blower repaired right away so that excess strain isn’t placed on your other operating blowers. Why isn’t your blower working? There can be a number of reasons for this, and we’ll explain the more common ones below.

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Why Is There Rust on My Furnace?

December 14th, 2015

If there is one system that should never develop rust, it’s your furnace. Unlike a boiler that uses hot water to heat, your furnace doesn’t use, or come near, any type of water. The presence of rust indicates the presence of unwanted moisture, and once you spot the rust, it’s very important to have an expert come and check the problem. Once corrosion takes a hold of the metal cabinet, it can spread very quickly, putting you in a position of possibly needing to replace your entire furnace unit. How did the rust get there? Here are some of the common ways:

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Should You Leave Your Thermostat at the Same Temperature All the Time?

December 7th, 2015

There’s more home advice around than can possibly be cataloged, but at this time of year, common topics center around heating and heating tips. One you may have heard is that it is better to keep your thermostat at a single temperature all the time. We hate to tell you, but this is actually not a good way to save energy or reduce costs. We’ll explain more about this below, but if you are looking for helpful tips to keep your heating costs under control this winter, just give the pros at DB Heating & Cooling, Inc., a call today!

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You Need to Clean Your Heat Pump’s Outdoor Unit of Snow

November 30th, 2015

We know you don’t want to think about snow, especially with our continued mild weather. But it is coming, and if you own a heat pump system, you need to be vigilant about removing snow from your heat pump’s outdoor unit. Otherwise, you could see your system experience malfunction and you may find that your heat isn’t working as well as it should. To understand why, it’s important to review how a heat pump heats your home.

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Why Isn’t My Radiator Working?

November 23rd, 2015

A number of homes in the Allendale, NJ area enjoy the gentle radiant heat of a boiler system. In older homes, radiators are used frequently to disperse the heat. But if you have ever experienced a radiator malfunctioning, you know how cold that room can get. Radiators aren’t the most complicated part of a boiler heating system, but they are very important as they deliver the heat you need. If you have a radiator that isn’t working properly, there can be a few reasons for this:

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Why You Should Consider an Upgraded Thermostat

November 16th, 2015

We are getting closer and closer to the winter cold, and many homeowners are turning their attention to keeping heating costs low. It’s great to have an efficient heating system, ceiling fans and supplemental heat like a wood stove, but if you haven’t upgraded your home’s thermostat in Franklin Lakes, NJ, you are losing out on a great way to reduce your energy usage. The experts from DB Heating & Cooling, Inc., can help you find and install the right thermostat so that you have the ultimate control over your heating this winter.

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Cold Weather Can Mean an Uptick in Indoor Allergies

November 9th, 2015

Most allergy sufferers associate cold weather with having one positive: the end of outdoor allergy challenges. However, many of those who suffer from outdoor allergies also suffer from indoor allergies like dust and pet dander, and from this, there is no respite just because the weather changes. But there can be significant relief when you continue to use, or upgrade for the first time to, an air filter that can trap the indoor particles causing you agitation. Not sure what kind of air filter will be best for your home in Wyckoff, NJ? Let the indoor air quality experts from DB Heating & Cooling, Inc., help you out.

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Has Your Commercial Heating System Had Maintenance Yet?

November 2nd, 2015

We’ve had a pretty mild fall so far, but the cold weather is on its way. Is your commercial heating system ready to take on the challenge of another winter? One of the best ways to ensure that the answer to this question is “yes” is to schedule professional heating maintenance for your commercial HVAC system in Allendale, NJ. Any loss of heat during the cold winter months will have a direct, negative impact on your business, and the commercial heating and cooling pros from DB Heating & Cooling, Inc., want to make sure you avoid this particular scenario.

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