Much like other appliances, it’s only a matter of time before you start experiencing problems with your furnace. When the cold, Virginia winter starts to make its way into your home, you’ll want access to your furnace every day. Though most homeowners tend to use their furnace daily in the wintertime, they neglect the preventative maintenance HVAC units require. This means your furnace is more prone to breakdowns, but we’ve got you covered.
Loving Air is the leading, trusted experts for warm air furnace services. We know our stuff, especially when it comes to HVAC systems and all the components that go along with them. We service electric furnaces, natural gas furnaces, and propane furnaces, and find ways to make your furnace run more efficiently and economically.
Schedule an Inspection NowThere are many different types of warm air furnaces.
An electric furnace can be used by itself, paired with a straight air conditioning system, though it is usually paired with a heat pump. Frequently called an Air Handler with backup electric heat, electric furnaces usually only provide electric heat. An electric furnace uses a resistance heating element that air passes directly over and then distributes that air through a ventilation system.
A natural gas furnace can also be used by itself, paired with a heat pump as a hybrid or dual fuel system though it is usually paired with a straight air conditioning system. Natural gas is burned in a metal heat exchanger. Air is run across the heat exchanger and then distributes that air through a ventilation system. When paired with a straight air conditioner the natural gas furnace provides all of the heat. When used in a dual fuel system that is pair with a heat pump, the furnace only provides heat when emergency heat is turned on or the exterior temperature drops below 40 degrees. Natural gas furnaces come in different levels of efficiency, from 80% to 90% and greater. Contact us for more information on natural gas furnace efficiency levels.
An oil furnace works in exactly the same way as a natural gas furnace except that it burns oil instead of natural gas. Oil systems tend to be older homes where the system was installed where natural gas was not available.
A propane furnace works in exactly the same way as a natural gas furnace except that it burns propane instead of natural gas. Propane systems are usually the exact same equipment as natural gas that just use conversion kits to work with the propane. Propane is usually used in newer homes that are not connected to a natural gas line.
** Loving Air does not do service work, repairs or installation of fireplaces, stoves, geothermal or oil systems.**
Troubleshooting your furnace can be time consuming and frustrating. When you have warm air furnace problems, leave it to experience professionals to do your repairs quickly and affordably. Not only do our technicians carry more than 20 years of experience but can service all different types of makes and models. When you’re looking to see if your furnace needs to be repaired or replaced, consider the age of your system. The average lifespan of a furnace is about 16 to 20 years. If yours is outdated, it may be more cost effective to replace your furnace.
We also offer free second opinion on major repairs. If another licensed HVAC professional has told you that your indoor evaporator coil, outdoor condenser coil or your compressor needs to be replaced, we will send one of our trained technicians out at no charge for a free second opinion and free estimate for repair.
Book A Furnace Repair AppointmentIf you’re not sure whether to repair or replace your furnace, we’d love to give you a second opinion. With our full-service inspection, we’ll help to determine whether it’s most cost-efficient to repair or replace your furnace. When a repair just won’t do the trick to bringing back your warm air, we will make your furnace installation easy and affordable. Leave it to the local HVAC installation specialists. Contact us today and we’ll show you just how simple it can be.
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