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December 20, 2017 Heating

Should I Repair or Replace My Furnace?

Regular maintenance goes a long way in extending the life of your furnace. There are points, however, when even a well-maintained furnace...

December 13, 2017 Drain and Sewer

A Clog Free Condensate Line Keeps Your Property Safe from Water Damage

Next to the safety of your family, the highest priority of the team at Althoff Industries is to make sure your property is protected from damage from your HVAC system. To help ensure that, one of the routine maintenance tasks we perform on every clean and check and repair is to make sure the condensate line is clear. What is the purpose of a condensate line or drain, how does it get clogged, and what can be the result if...

December 6, 2017 Heat Pumps

Why These 3 Things are Important to HVAC Combustion

You don’t have to be a mechanic to own or operate a vehicle. Some knowledge, however, can be valuable when encountering an issue or even when purchasing a car. Likewise, you don’t have to be an HVAC technician to own a home with a furnace but having some basic knowledge can help keep you safe and help you make better decisions when it comes time for repairs or an HVAC replacement. Homeowners, for example, should understand the basics and importance...

November 22, 2017 Indoor Air Quality

The Best Overall Furnace Filter for Your Residential HVAC System

There are more choices than ever when choosing a furnace air filter for your home. How do you know what is the best furnace filter for you? Furnace Filter Purpose It can help to have a basic understanding of the purpose of an air filter. A furnace air filter should remove larger particulate matter from the air flowing into your furnace, keeping it from accumulating in your HVAC system and being redistributed into your home. It also should facilitate proper...

November 15, 2017 Heating

How to Choose the Right Air Filter for Your HVAC Equipment

If you find yourself having to set your thermostat at unusually high or low temperatures just to stay comfortable, your problem may be poor air flow. Poor air flow may be caused by too much friction in your HVAC system or too much turbulence. One of the most significant causes of friction in an HVAC system is the air filter. How is an Air Filter Related to the Comfort of a Home? Even a clean HVAC air filter will offer...

November 1, 2017 Heating

3 Essential HVAC Tools that Provide Accurate Diagnostics

At Althoff Industries, our priority is not only hiring and training talented technicians but equipping them with the highest quality tools to get the job done accurately. We ensure our technicians are not only well-trained and proficient in HVAC repair and installations but that they have the essential HVAC tools to assist them in the accurate diagnosis of your heating and air conditioning equipment. While our trucks are filled with many parts, equipment, and tools, there are three HVAC technician...

October 26, 2017 Heating

2 Important Reasons Why Your HVAC Technician Measures Draft

One of the most important aspects of your furnace is how it drafts. When air drafts properly from your gas furnace or gas water heater, spent oxygen and carbon monoxide go up a chimney or chimney pipe where it is dispersed outside your home. As most are aware, too much carbon monoxide in an enclosed area can have tragic results. The importance of proper drafting of a furnace can not be overstated for both operating efficiency and monitoring safe conditions....

October 17, 2017 Indoor Air Quality

The #1 Way to Improve Air Flow in Your Home

Many homeowners don’t fully appreciate the importance of airflow when it comes to the performance of their HVAC system and ultimately, the comfort of each room in your home. The fact is, if you have one room or many rooms that are less comfortable than others, it is quite possible it is an issue with airflow. Free airflow is disturbed by two basic forces friction and turbulence. What are some of the causes of poor or restrictive airflow in a...

October 11, 2017 Heating