Mesaba Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘furnace’

No Heat? Stay Warm With These Emergency Tips

Monday, November 13th, 2023
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While we pride ourselves on getting to our customers promptly when their heat has failed, the fact of the matter is that a house can get very cold quite quickly in the dead of a Minnesota winter. If your furnace has broken down and you’re waiting for heating repair, here are some tips for keeping warm until your technician arrives. 

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Noises Your Furnace Should Be Making

Monday, January 9th, 2023
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A lot of focus is put on noticing and diagnosing the sounds that your furnace shouldn’t be making. However, that’s much easier to do if you know exactly which sounds it should be making. Only by familiarizing yourself with the normal noises that mean your furnace is operating properly can you be aware of the sounds that are different and indicate that there’s a problem.

So what noises should your furnace be making? Here’s a handy list of the basic sounds that signal that all is well with your heating system.

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Gas v. Electric: Which Furnace Is Right for You?

Monday, October 3rd, 2022
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Perhaps you need to replace your furnace for this coming heating season or you’re considering upgrading or replacing it before the need becomes urgent. (You certainly don’t want to go through the process of researching, purchasing, and installing a furnace in Minnesota in January if you can avoid it by planning ahead.) Or perhaps you are building a new home and considering which system to start with.

Whatever your situation is, it’s important to know the basics about furnace heating systems before you begin narrowing down your options.

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