A functioning furnace is essential for keeping your home warm and comfortable during the colder months. But like any other appliance, furnaces are prone to problems and malfunctions. Fortunately, most furnace problems can be easily identified and fixed with the help of a professional HVAC contractor like our knowledgeable and experienced team here at DeZiel. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the most common furnace problems homeowners face and how to fix them. By understanding these issues, you’ll be better equipped to maintain your furnace and keep it running efficiently. Clogged Air Fi ..read more

Here in Minnesota, we know the signs of winter all too well. The temperature is dropping. Days are getting shorter, nights are getting longer. And it’s time to turn on the furnace to keep our homes warm and cozy.  One problem that we see often is a furnace that turns on but only blows out cold air. This can be surprising and frustrating for our customers. Here are 10 common reasons why you may notice cold air coming from the furnace. Some of them are simple fixes while others may require the attention of an HVAC professional. The thermostat isn’t set properly. It may have been a while s ..read more

Fall and winter are right around the corner, and if your furnace is showing any of these 8 signs it may be time to replace it. Learn how to identify aging furnaces and find out when you should start looking for a new one. With this information from the experts at DeZiel Heating & AC, you can get your home ready for the colder months with ease. DeZiel Heating & AC is here to help you make the best decision when it comes to replacing your aging furnace. With our expertise, you can be sure that the job will be done right and that the new system will provide a dependable, efficient heatin ..read more

As your furnace ages, it becomes less efficient. It may also start to develop cracks and leaks. These can cause your furnace to overheat and, eventually, break down. Replacing your old furnace with a new, high-efficiency model can save you money on your energy bill and can also keep your home warm and comfortable all winter long. But, when it comes to furnaces, bigger isn’t always better. Furnaces are available in various sizes, from small units suitable for apartments and small homes to large units that can heat large homes and commercial spaces. But just because a furnace is big doesn’t mea ..read more

It can be scary when on a cold night your furnace starts to cycle on and off, or only comes on for a few seconds and goes off again. Before you start to worry about the cost of a furnace replacement or repair, check to see if the flame sensor is dirty. This is a common issue and one that is easy to diagnose. A home high efficiency furnace with a residential gas water heater & humidifier. If your furnace has been cycling on and off, or not staying on for very long, the problem could be a dirty flame sensor. If you notice that your furnace is cycling on and off or struggling to stay on, the ..read more

It can be stressful when facing a possible furnace repair, but the good news is, there are several things homeowners can check on themselves before having to pick up the phone.  Check the Air Filter The air filter is the most common culprit when it comes to slowing down the effectiveness of a furnace. Use your furnace’s user guide to locate the air filter and then either clean it with warm, soapy water or replace it completely. This will do a lot to encourage air flow throughout the furnace and hopefully eliminate any existing bottlenecks. Try the Thermostat Most homeowners don’t think t ..read more

On, off, on, off, on, off. If that sounds like your furnace, then chances are your unit is short cycling. When working properly, your furnace should average between three to eight cycles per hour. Short cycling is when the furnace turns on, then shuts off too quickly. Often a sign that something is amiss with your furnace, short cycling can be caused by a dirty air filter, incorrect furnace size, overheating, a dirty flame road, poor thermostat placement, and more. Why your furnace may be short cycling Your furnace is oversized for your home. When it comes to having the right furnace for you ..read more

There’s never a good time to deal with a furnace problem – especially if the issue arises in the cold of winter. If your furnace is quitting prematurely before heating your home, short cycling might be to blame. Keep reading to what short cycling is and why it could be happening with your furnace. What is short cycling? Short cycling means that your furnace is running through more cycles than it should be within a short amount of time. There are several reasons for this issue to occur, including restricted airflow, a faulty thermostat, overheating, and damage to the flame rod. A furnace should ..read more

A furnace going out during the winter is a dangerous thing, especially if your house isn’t well insulated with anything but a single layer of sheetrock. If you have any drafts in areas in your home or poorly insulated windows, a malfunctioning furnace can quickly lead to a vent pipe blowing warm air into the atmosphere and cold air descending in through the cracks and crevices. This, of course, is bad for you. To prevent this from happening, it’s important that you perform some maintenance before the first hint of winter arrives. Most furnaces will require a small amount of preventative maint ..read more

We all know the sounds of our furnace when it is in use. What are those noises that your furnace keeps making, though? What do they mean? Are you actually hearing something or are they just vibrations that you are sensing? What is causing them to happen and what can be done about them? Let’s go through some of the most common noises made by furnaces today. Most of them have a logical explanation for how they happened and possible solutions on how to fix them so that they don’t happen again. Furnace Rattling Noise The most common cause for a furnace that rattles is that one or more of the bolts ..read more