Furnace Articles

Why Is My Furnace Leaking Water?

February 16, 2024
Why Is My Furnace Leaking Water? Ventilation Cleaner - Looking for Dust.

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 could be a few different things. In most cases, it is not a big repair, so keep calm.

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6 Ways Your Furnace Keeps You Safe

November 13, 2023
6 Ways Your Furnace Keeps You Safe. A father fastens his son's safety helmet before going out to play he is making sure it's safely fastened to protect him.

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.

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5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check

November 7, 2022
Image of someone working on a furnace with green gloves. 5 reasons to schedule a fall furnace clean and check.

As the leaves change color here in Mississippi, our team at Bowman Heating and Air Conditioning is preparing for an important time of the year—furnace inspection season.

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What Is Short Cycling?

February 17, 2022
Short Cycling

Short cycling is a term used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) world to explain a situation where a furnace or air conditioner turns on and off too frequently. The “short cycle” is the period of time that your HVAC equipment is actually running, and the shorter this cycle, the harder your system needs to work. Our team at Bowman Heating and Air wants you to understand the concept of short cycling, why it can be harmful and costly, what causes the problem, and what you can do about it.

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How Can I Save Money on My Heating Bill This Winter?

December 13, 2021
How Can I Save Money on My Heating Bill This Winter?

Is your energy bill too high in the winter? Are you looking for ways to cut costs? There are a number of simple things you can do at home to save money. Some of them are bigger projects, but most are simple things you can do in your day-to-day life to help reduce your heat cost this winter.

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What Does AFUE Mean?

February 12, 2021
mother and daughter laughing on the bed

While an air conditioner’s efficiency is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, an electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or average fuel utilization efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages, letting you know how much of your fuel is actually used to heat your Mississippi home and how much fuel is wasted.

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7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

November 24, 2020
vacuuming an air duct, Furnace Maintenance Tips

It’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many Petal 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.

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5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check

October 20, 2020
Furnace Clean and Check

You may think this maintenance is unimportant and you can save money by forgoing it, but you would be mistaken. Here are five reasons you should call to schedule your appointment today.

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Tips to Troubleshoot Your Thermostat

February 22, 2020
Thermostat

If your heating or air conditioning system suddenly stops working in your Petal home, it’s easy to think the worst. However, sometimes the malfunction is not really caused by your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system at all, but actually from a broken thermostat. Here are some expert tips on checking your thermostat first as…

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What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

February 10, 2020
Bad Smell

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 Mississippi home. For your convenience and protection, our Bowman Heating…

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Is My Furnace Overheating?

January 27, 2020
furnace overheating warning

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…

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What Are the Different Types of Furnaces?

December 9, 2019
Heat pump in need of replacement.

If you happen to be in the market for a new furnace, you may be overwhelmed by the number of options available. Our professional team at Bowman Heating & Air Conditioning would like to make it a bit easier by providing some basics on the different types of furnaces on the market today. We hope…

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What’s That Sound Coming From My Furnace?

November 28, 2019
What's that sound from the furnace?

It’s normal for your furnace to make some noise. For instance, a dull hum is to be expected. However, louder noises might spell trouble for your heating unit’s components. Remember to turn off your furnace if it makes any alarming sounds and leave the repair job to a professional. To help you, our Bowman Heating…

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What Are Furnace Filters?

December 27, 2018
Handyman inspects a filter from a home furnace

Caring for your furnace is important, because you want it to function at its full potential for as long as possible. One of the best things you can do to protect your furnace, yourself, and your family is to regularly replace your filter. Here’s a quick guide to furnace filters our team created for you.…

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5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check

October 17, 2018
Digitally generated modern living room (loft apartment).

Once the cooler weather hits here in Petal, MS, this fall, you are going to want the inside of your home toasty and comfortable. This means turning on your furnace. Long before the first night you’ll want it, you should have your furnaced cleaned and checked by a professional from Bowman Heating and Air. You…

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When to Replace My Furnace?

February 17, 2018
Dogs sleeping

There are few simple things to take into consideration when thinking about a new furnace. How Old Is Your Furnace? The average life expectancy of a furnace is 15 to 20 years. The closer your furnace gets to this age range, the more attention you should pay to the warning signs. Start shopping for a…

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Furnace Replacement in Petal, MS 39465

December 7, 2017

Friendliness from start to finish. What really impressed me was being able to talk to the technician by phone to discuss issues with my old system, and the best options for my new system. Plain, straight, honest talk. It’s hard to find nowadays. – M.R

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