Furnace Articles

How Do I Know I Have a Cracked Heat Exchanger?

January 15, 2026

Our experienced furnace repair technicians will inspect and diagnose your furnace issue and resolve the concerns you are having.

What Is That Burning Smell Coming From My Furnace?

November 28, 2025

There is nothing scarier than switching your furnace on in the fall and catching a whiff of something burning.

Schedule Your Annual Furnace Inspection Now

October 29, 2025

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

Prepping your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for winter in Massachusetts not only enhances your safety and your furnace’s efficiency, it can help keep your repair budget in line during cold weather.

What Are The Different Types of Furnaces?

February 14, 2025

You’ll be pleased to know that today’s gas furnaces burn at an efficiency rating as high as 97 percent, according to Consumer Reports.

Why Buying a Heat Pump Instead of a Furnace Makes Sense

January 31, 2025

Want to heat and cool your Acton home, fight climate change, and save money—all at the same time?

Get a heat pump.

What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

November 18, 2024

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Littleton home. For your convenience and protection, our Basnett Plumbing…

5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check

September 30, 2024

As the leaves change color here in Massachusetts, our team at Basnett Plumbing Heating & Cooling is preparing for an important time of the year—furnace inspection season.

How to Spot a Cracked Heat Exchanger

February 29, 2024

At Basnett Plumbing Heating & Cooling, we take the safety of our customers in Massachusetts seriously. That’s why we want you to know how to spot a cracked heat exchanger.

How Does My Gas Furnace Work? 

November 27, 2023

Our team at Basnett Plumbing Heating & Cooling 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. All you need to do is call.

Heat Pump Versus Furnace

November 15, 2022

Looking to install a new heater in your Littleton home? Your two most popular choices are a heat pump and a furnace. Each one has advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other.

Video – Upgrade Your Furnace

February 28, 2022

Upgrade your furnace for increased energy efficiency and heating cost reduction.

When Should You Replace Your Furnace?

February 15, 2022

When it comes time to make that investment, at Basnett Plumbing, Heating & AC we can help you save money while helping to increase your Massachusetts home’s comfort level.

Why Is My Furnace Leaking Water?

December 14, 2021

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? 

7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

September 14, 2021

It’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many Westford homeowners follow the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Everyone is busy and many seemingly more important priorities tend to creep up every month to consume time and money. 

3 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your HVAC

November 13, 2020

The day will come when you must replace the old heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment in your Massachusetts home or business.

6 Ways Your Furnace Keeps You Safe

November 6, 2020

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.

Questions to Ask About Furnace Maintenance in the Fall

September 25, 2020

As summer winds down to an end once again, Littleton homeowners begin to focus on the things of fall: school, autumn leaves, harvest time, and hayrides. It’s also a great time of year to ask yourself some key questions about your heating system, whether you have a conventional furnace, heat pump, or some other heating system.

Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?

February 13, 2020

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your 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…

Why Won’t My Furnace Stop Running?

February 3, 2020

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 our professionals at Basnett Plumbing,…