Know Your Furnace Inside & Out
Get Important Furnace Knowledge Courtesy of Meyer’s
If you have a furnace or heating system in the Griffith, Gary, Hammond, Valparaiso, Lowell, and Porter County areas, you may not fully understand the mechanisms of how it works. The HVAC professionals at Meyer’s can help you maintain your heating system with a little help from this handy guide.
System Types
The first step in understanding your furnace is knowing what kind of system you own.
The most common furnaces and heaters in the Griffith area include:
- Split systems include a furnace, with a condensing unit and a coil that sit on top of your furnace or can be placed outside. This is a good option if you have a basement, attic, or another area in your house that’s the right size to fit a furnace and air conditioning system. If your home doesn’t have sufficient room for this, you may want to consider a packaged unit.
- Packaged units include a heating and cooling component all in one unit and are ideal for people who have a smaller home or business to heat and therefore less space to place separate climate control units.
- Heat pumps are a small type of packaged unit which includes a reversing valve on the coolant, meaning that you’ll be able to displace hot air or cold air between the inside and the outside as needed. Heat pumps rely on the temperature of the air outside so they are optimal for milder climates.
Fuel Sources
Your fuel source will depend on the type of furnace model you choose, as well as other circumstances. Gas furnaces are highly efficient and the most economical choice in areas where the temperature can be below freezing. Oil or propane furnaces require more storage room and aren’t as efficient to operate. However, if you don’t have gas lines that pipe into your building, oil or propane may be your best alternative. Electric furnaces are also an alternative to natural gas, but they are far more expensive to operate. An electric heat pump is a more economical solution, using less electricity for a milder heating and cooling solution.
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"Your techs are your best advertisements"My technician, Richard serviced my furnaces today. He contacted me by phone first and was on time. Richard was both friendly and efficient. Your techs are your best advertisements.Eloise B.
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"Work was done quickly and I was all warm and cozy again"
Saturday Night repair on the furnace (very cold outside). Great, service person was over within an hour, work was done quickly and I was all warm and cozy again!
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I have used Meyer's several times for both plumbing and electrical work. The technicians are skilled, professional and friendly. It's a comfort to know that any issue I have will be handled correctly. They are also very responsive in terms of a quick turnaround time which is great! All the employees deserve a big hand. Very well my latest issue was a root problem that went all the way out to the alley. Water was backing up in the basement. The plumber handled it quickly and without issue.
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"They did great work"
Got a new water heater, was installed in about 2 hours and they did great work. Pricing was good too. I would definitely be calling them for any other work.
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"In the end, they fixed the problem"
New AC & installed zoning. Few challenges with the install but in the end, they fixed the problem. Would hire again.
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"Very happy with their work and especially with the prices"
Great Prices, Great Work! They have installed a new central air unit and a now a new furnace along with new ductwork. Very happy with their work and especially with the prices. We got many quotes and they beat everyone by quite a bit. We'll be using them in the future as well!!
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"Good quality service"
Heating and A/C. I really don’t know about the price, I guess compared with what I’ve seen on television, advertised prices. This is the first time we’ve had central air. They have good quality service.
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"Replaced my entire HVAC system and they did a professional job"
I've used them a couple of times now for heating, air-conditioning and plumbing. Prompt service with call-ins before they arrive. Replaced my entire HVAC system and they did a professional job. Had an issue with the A/C unit where it turned on anytime the furnace turned on, but they came back the next day and fixed it. Would definitely recommend them for any work they do.
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