High-Efficiency Furnace Shopping Tips for Homeowners

Shopping for a new furnace this winter season? Today’s furnaces are more complicated than furnaces of the past. To help you navigate the confusion, here are some buying tips for high-efficiency furnaces from the G-Force team: Understand Energy-Efficiency Ratings Energy-efficiency measurements communicate how efficiently fuel is burned and how much energy, such as electricity, is required to operate blowers that …

What’s That Smell? 5 Furnace Odors And What They Mean

Whenever you turn on your furnace, you expect your unit to circulate clean, fresh air throughout your house. On a regular day, you might not even notice your furnace at all, as it runs quietly and efficiently. Lately, you’ve noticed an unusual smell emanating from your machine. Sometimes, the odor overwhelms you and your family, and other times, you only …

Geothermal Credits Are Expiring in December: Save Big Now to Save Bigger Later!

The federal government’s tax credit program for installing a geothermal heat pump ends on December 31st, 2016. This tax credit pays for 30% of the cost of a new geothermal heat pump system, including the installation costs, for any private residence in the United States. While this credit is not applicable to rental homes, it does apply to the primary …