Furnace Articles

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…

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.

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.

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.

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

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? 

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. 

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.

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.

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…

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,…