Furnace Articles

Just about any electrical appliance has the potential to overheat. Furnaces are no exception. As a homeowner, you need to take precautions to lower the risk of an overheated unit. You should also be wary of the associated symptoms, so you know when to take action. Remember, if your system gets too hot, you should keep a cool head and get your furnace taken care of right away.

Are you anticipating a higher heating bill this winter? Here in Lincoln, temperatures can get pretty low. The only way to ensure you remain perfectly comfortable inside your Illinois home is by cranking up the heat.

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Lincoln home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room causing spotty heating or cooling. On cold days, this can be a nuisance. For example, you may be confined to only a few rooms in your home. Or you might have to wear a coat and blanket just to function around the house.

Let’s face it—there’s never a good time for the heat to go out in your Illinois home. You certainly don’t want to wait until your heating system stops working for you to realize you need a replacement!

Your furnace plays the key role in keeping you warm in your Springfield home, but even with routine maintenance, it does not last forever. Nobody wants to think about replacing any major household system, but it’s generally more cost effective to be proactive in your thinking about it.

Is the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in your Springfield home malfunctioning? If so, be sure to address the issue as soon as possible—doing so can prevent further discomfort and damage.

A furnace is a major investment for any Springfield homeowner. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system sometime during home ownership.

The last thing you want to worry about when the weather takes a turn toward winter is a broken furnace. Our team at MB Heating & Cooling Inc. wants to help you be prepared by providing some furnace maintenance tips.

A furnace is a big part of your life—whether you realize it or not. It keeps your Springfield home warm and can help with your indoor air quality (IAQ). So it is important to gain a better understanding of furnace fundamentals. Furnace Basics Training If you are a curious new Springfield homeowner or someone who…

Your furnace filter is the unsung hero of your furnace. It quietly does its job without any fuss and allows the rest of the furnace to do its job. It’s not a complicated item, but there are some basics we at MB Heating & Cooling think you should know to help it do its job.…

As the temperature changes here in Illinois, our team at MB Heating & Cooling is preparing for an important time of the year—furnace inspection season.  Your home heating system has been on vacation since your air conditioner stepped in for the summer. Now, your furnace is on deck again, waiting to keep your family toasty.…

Although today’s furnaces can generate heat using a variety of fuels, natural gas is one of the most popular. Natural gas furnaces typically use a combination of methane and other carbon-based gases.