Yost & Campbell Heating, Cooling & Generators Blog: Archive for January, 2017

Replacing an Old Water Heater

Monday, January 30th, 2017

Water_Heaters_dreamstime_xl_11740158Water heaters are designed to last for many years, but they can suffer wear and tear just like any other appliance. When they run into trouble, it often goes unnoticed since water heaters tend to sit in quiet corners of the home such as the basement or garage. A lack of insulation in those places, combined with the inevitable advance of age can take their toll, and the cold winters in Rye, NY and surrounding communities can add plenty of stress and strain as well. The question becomes when the old heater needs to be replaced, and the steps professionals need to take to do so.

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Size Matters When Selecting a New Heater

Monday, January 16th, 2017

Homeowners in the market for a new furnace this time of year are usually preparing for a spring replacement, selecting a new system in anticipation of exchanging the old one once temperatures here in Pelham, NY go up. In some cases, the situation may not be able to wait, as an old heater finally gives up the ghost in the middle of winter. Either way, it pays to take care and find the right furnace for the home in question, and that includes determining the proper power levels the heater needs to have.

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What to Expect from Older Heaters

Monday, January 9th, 2017

The brutal winters in Bronx, NY means that household heating systems get put to the test year after year. Most heating systems are designed to last—and regular maintenance from a professional service can help extend their lifespan in many cases—but the older they get, the more that wear and tear starts to affect them. The more a homeowner can do to mitigate that, the better, but time eventually takes its toll no matter what. It’s unrealistic to assume that a 15-year-old heater will function as effectively as it did when it was first installed. As heating systems age, homeowners should expect its performance to change:

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Troubleshoot Heating Systems before Calling for Repairs

Monday, January 2nd, 2017

Heating systems encounter trouble every winter, and prudent homeowners shouldn’t delay when their system refuses to function in the middle of the freezing cold. Low temperatures dominate the weather this time of year in the Scarsdale, NY area, and the longer one waits to address a heating issue, the colder and less comfortable the home becomes. The sooner the issue gets resolved, the better. 

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