The first thing you want to do is to find the label of instructions on your furnace. Look around the body of your furnace, and you should see it there. This will give you specific information on how to light the pilot light. If you're having trouble locating this, we assist customers with tasks like this all the time. New River Heating & Air serves customers throughout Radford with their furnaces.
Read MoreHow long your home's furnace will last depends on a number of factors. For example, newer ones typically last longer than older ones. However, sometimes an old furnace can last up to 40 years with no issues. On average, you can expect your furnace to last between 13 and 15 years. Here are some ideas to help your furnace last longer.
Read MoreThere are a few reasons why your furnace filter will turn black after a while. The purpose of the filter is to remove dust and other contaminants from the air. They sometimes need to be replaced or cleaned as often as every month during the heating season. Here are common reasons why a filter becomes black.
Read MoreThe NATE-certified technicians at New River Heating & Air deal with all sorts of heating systems in and around Radford, VA. Over the years, we've worked with furnaces and heat pumps from the day they were installed until they were replaced. If we have one recommendation for all homeowners, it is to have an annual heating system tune-up. The long-term benefits of annual maintenance greatly outweigh the short-term costs of the service appointment.
Read MoreA heating system that functions properly can result in a comfortable home and energy bills that you can afford. Let's look at some reasons why your heating system may not work properly and what you can do to fix those issues.
Read MoreThe holidays are usually happy times, but they come with responsibilities. Planning for parties and other events can keep your mind spinning. No matter how busy holiday shopping and cooking become, however, you should stay focused on maintaining a comfortable and safe home. Think about some "holiday prep steps" for running a furnace during the festive season.
Read MoreIs your furnace blowing cold air? If so, get in touch with New River Heating & Air for immediate heating repairs.
Read MoreInterested in learning more about ways to clean your furnace? Reach out to the heating maintenance professionals at New River Heating & Air for more information.
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