Should I get an HVAC Inspection When I Buy a New Home? Realtors typically recommend a home inspection prior to closing on a new home. The home inspection uncovers most of the obvious flaws, like cr…
HOW TO USE YOUR CARRIER INFINITY THERMOSTAT
Carrier Infinity Thermostat Features The Carrier Infinity thermostat is one of the most common thermostat models we work on. These thermostats are easy to use and offer detailed controls so you can…
What You Should Do If Your Furnace or Water Heater Pilot Light Won’t Stay Lit
When your water heater or furnace pilot light keeps going out and won’t stay lit, their heating components won’t work, leaving you with cold water or a chilly home. While pilot lights used…
HELP! MY WATER HEATER IS HOT TO TOUCH!
Why is my Water Heater so Hot to the Touch? It’s easy to forget how important your water heater is — as long as it’s working properly. It only takes one problem, and you lose hot showers, water to cle…
WHAT TYPE OF FURNACE DO I HAVE?
Do you want to buy a new furnace? Are you looking to replace your old one? Just want to learn more about this major appliance? Knowing what type of furnace you have can help you make decisions about w…
IS A TANKLESS WATER HEATER RIGHT FOR YOU?
If you’ve ever been blasted with icy water midway through a relaxing shower, you know the pain of living without a tankless water heater. A tankless water heater provides endless hot water t…
HELP! MY AIR CONDITIONER FAN RUNS – BUT MY CONDENSER DOES NOT
Wondering what to do if your air conditioner fan runs but the condenser does not? Newcomb and Company has the answers! We’ll give you the facts behind this distressing issue, and show you how to troub…
HOW TO GET A CLEAN GARBAGE DISPOSAL
Easy Tips for Cleaning Your Garbage Disposal The last thing you want to find when you come home is a sink backed up from a clogged drain or malfunctioning garbage disposal. Here’s the bad news. By …
WHAT IS A GOOD AFUE RATING?
The AFUE rating, or Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency rating, measures the efficiency of your heater. This indicates how well your heater retains the heat it’s producing. It’s given as th…