Furnace Articles

How to Spot a Cracked Heat Exchanger

February 15, 2024
How to Spot a Cracked Heat Exchanger. Man coughs in his elbow while sitting on sofa at home.

At Precise Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Refrigeration, we take the safety of our customers in Minnesota seriously. That’s why we want you to know how to spot a cracked heat exchanger.

Continue Reading

How Does My Gas Furnace Work?

January 15, 2024
the model of the house stands near the flame of a gas boiler.

Our team at Precise Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Refrigeration could help you save big bucks on your monthly utility bill by performing a furnace replacement. And while we’re on the topic, we can help with your other HVAC needs: air conditioning, heat pumps, indoor air quality (IAQ), and more.

Continue Reading

Why Is My Furnace Leaking Water?

October 16, 2023
Why Is My Furnace Leaking Water? Ventilation Cleaner Looking for Dust.

You just discovered there is a puddle of water on the floor in front of your furnace. What does this mean? Why would your furnace be leaking water? 

Continue Reading

How Can I Make My Furnace Last Longer?

September 26, 2022
couple drinking warm beverage on couch

The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity. 

Continue Reading

Why Won’t My Furnace Stop Running?

January 14, 2022
girl looking out window with coffee mug

Is your furnace blowing air without pause? If so, you’re probably feeling a bit concerned. First, your St. Cloud house most likely feels like an oven. On top of that, your utility bill will be considerably higher with your furnace constantly running.

Continue Reading

6 Ways Your Furnace Keeps You Safe

November 29, 2021
exhaust fan on white wall

Your fuel-burning furnace has a number of mechanisms allowing it to run safely and effectively. These features prevent fires and protect your indoor air quality (IAQ). They also work to prevent internal errors from damaging large portions of your furnace.

Continue Reading

Furnace Flue Tips

November 15, 2021
red furnace inside

Even though our Precise Heating, A/C, Plumbing and Refrigeration heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) experts are always here for you, as a Sartell homeowner, you should know at least a little something about your heating and cooling system. Knowledge is power after all.

Continue Reading

Schedule Your Annual Furnace Inspection Now

September 27, 2021
male technician going over checklist

What ’s at the top of your fall to-do list? Make sure it is your furnace. 

Continue Reading

How Do I Know I Have a Cracked Heat Exchanger?

January 26, 2021
Closeup Shot Of Home Furnace Burner Ignited

Your helpful neighbor suggested the issue you are having with your gas furnace sounds like it could be due to a cracked heat exchanger. What is a heat exchanger? How can you tell if this is the issue? What should you do about it?

Continue Reading

How Can I Make My Furnace Last Longer?

November 23, 2020
Happy Couple on Couch

Did you know you can make your furnace last longer? From our team, here are four things you should do to make your unit live longer.

Continue Reading

What Does AFUE Mean?

October 16, 2020
An older couple looking over papers together | What Does AFUE Mean? | Compare Furnace Efficiency | Saint Joseph, MN

Once you know the answers to these two questions, you can competently shop for your new furnace directly comparing AFUEs. Factor in your annual heating costs when comparing different furnaces with similar (or different) AFUEs, and you’ll have a sound process for helping you to decide the best furnace for your home and goals.

Continue Reading

Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?

March 16, 2020
Cold Couple in Winter Clothing

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Saint Cloud home to you, you’re not alone.

Continue Reading

What Is Short Cycling?

February 25, 2020
Thermostat Adjusted

Do you know what short cycling can do to your Saint Joseph home’s appliances? Our team wants you to be familiar with the term and what you can do about it.

Continue Reading

Is My Furnace Overheating?

February 14, 2020
hot thermometer

Is your Saint Cloud home’s furnace overheating? Our team has compiled the following list to help you prevent and know if your furnace is overheating.

Continue Reading

What Are the Different Types of Furnaces?

January 11, 2020
Young man suffering from cold at his home.

Electric furnaces are usually affordable and frequently smaller than other furnaces. Their disadvantage is they’re not as efficient as gas furnaces.

Continue Reading

What’s That Sound Coming From My Furnace?

December 30, 2019
Woman Hears Sound From Furnace

Is your furnace producing a loud noise? It’s normal for your furnace to make some noise. However, loud noises can harm your heating unit’s components.

Continue Reading

7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

September 23, 2019
Close up of furnace buttons.

Our team at Precise Heating wants to help you be prepared by providing the following furnace maintenance tips.

Continue Reading

5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check

September 13, 2019
A mother and daughter of African descent are in indoors in their living room during Christmas time. They are wearing warm, comfortable clothes. They are laying on the carpet and reading a storybook together.

To ensure the best results for both your furnace and your pocketbook, be sure to schedule your annual furnace clean-and-check before the cold weather hits.

Continue Reading

Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

February 28, 2019
Sad boy over textured wall background with space for text.

There are a few reasons your furnace may be blowing cold air, and there a few things to check before you need to worry too much.

Continue Reading

Why Won’t My Furnace Stop Running?

January 28, 2019
Angry Karen on the phone.

Is your furnace blowing air without pause? If so, you’re probably feeling a bit concerned. First, your house most likely feels like an oven. On top of that, your utility bill will be considerably higher with your furnace constantly running. Believe it or not, this is a fairly common problem, so you don’t need to…

Continue Reading

Why Is My Furnace Leaking Water?

October 19, 2018
Leaky Furnace

You just discovered there’s a puddle of water on the floor in front of your furnace. What does this mean? Why would your furnace be leaking water? In most cases, it’s not a big repair, so don’t panic. It could be a few different things. However, you will need a certified professional to take a…

Continue Reading