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What Causes Rust on My Furnace?

December 1, 2021

Your furnace will show deterioration in the course of its lifetime. One sign of an aging furnace is corrosion on the surface or components of your heating system. In this article, we will explore some factors that cause rusting and what to do about it. What Causes Your Furnace to Rust? Your furnace may accumulate rust due to several factors. The surrounding environment could contribute to corrosion on parts of your equipment. Condensation from vents and air conditioner leaks are other factors you ought to consider. Humidity and Moist Environments If you

What Thermostat Settings Should You Use During Winter

November 17, 2021

Heating up your home during the winter can be a lot more expensive than you’d think. However, studies show that lowering your thermostat by 1 degree tends to reduce heating expenses by 3%. Although you may feel that trying to find a temperature that’s both affordable and comfortable is difficult, many people find setting the thermostat to 68 degrees does the trick. Here are some other ways you can use your thermostat’s settings to save this winter. What Temperature Should You Set It While You’re Home? Obviously, while you’re at home, you’ll want

7 Tips for Heat Conservation This Winter

November 3, 2021

Finding ways to conserve heat during the wintertime, in addition to saving you money on heating bills, will also allow you to get better results from your furnace and enjoy a comfortable cold season. You’re likely to be spending quite a bit of time inside your house while the weather outside is harsh, which means you’re going to need to find ways to consistently stay warm, aside from just cranking up your thermostat all the time. Relying too heavily on your furnace will be bad for both the appliance and for your wallet in the long run. Below, we’ve compiled

Benefits of Observing Fall Furnace Maintenance

September 15, 2021

Your furnace is an essential system in your home, especially during the chilly winter days in Las Vegas. The best way to ensure your equipment does not break down during the cold season is to observe routine maintenance. Ideally, you should schedule a tune-up before winter. In this article, we explore the process and benefits of fall maintenance. Boost the Efficiency of Your System Furnace maintenance is essential to keep your heating system running efficiently throughout the cold season. There are routine tasks you can perform to prepare your equipment for winter. One

What is a ductless mini-split system?

January 10, 2021

A ductless mini-split system consists of a heat pump system with an exterior condenser that heats or cools your home. The exterior condenser connects to interior cassettes through mini-split pipes. You can then control each of the cassettes independently, which makes it possible to customize the temperature of different rooms separately. The temperature setting in one cassette is independent of other cassette temperatures in the system. A Mini-Split Condenser A condenser or compressor is the heat exchange unit of the HVAC system. It is where the system releases heat from the home or gains it

Troubleshooting Tips for My Heating System

December 10, 2020

Given the complexity of a modern furnace, it’s completely understandable if you feel overwhelmed when your furnace has a problem. Unfortunately, feeling overwhelmed doesn’t do much to help restore comfort to your Las Vegas home. Luckily, the pros at Polar Air & Heating, Inc. have encountered pretty much every type of furnace malfunction through the years and want to offer their knowledge and experience to help you accurately and easily diagnose common problems with your heating system. Check the Power Switch Since heating systems draw a lot of power, they are always given a separate circuit

Why is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air

November 20, 2020

When you set the thermostat to a higher temperature, you do so hoping the furnace kicks on without delays. The furnace should then send heated air through the ducts, which, in turn, heat the home. Unexpectedly, a furnace might give off cold air. Cold air won’t be much appreciated in the cold winter season. Scores of serious problems could result when a furnace doesn’t do its job, and that’s why a repair team needs to check things out when a furnace blows cold air. Potential Disasters With Cold Air When the furnace offers only

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