American Comfort Heating and Cooling Blog: Archive for December, 2023

7 Sounds That Indicate Your Furnace Needs Repairs ASAP

Monday, December 25th, 2023
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Being a homeowner is no easy task. No matter the season, it seems like there’s a never-ending list of things on the to-do list. If “furnace repair” is on that list, here’s why you should check that one off sooner rather than later.

Ignoring furnace issues can cause something that might be an easy fix to escalate into a bigger problem. Even worse, you could find yourself with a completely broken down furnace when a bout of cold weather is in the forecast. Here are some noises that your furnace will make when it’s letting you know it needs some help. 

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Water Heaters & Efficiency Ratings

Monday, December 11th, 2023
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When it’s time for water heater replacement in Winder, GA, there are two major decisions you’ll have to make: if you get a tank or tankless water heater, and your budget.

Tankless water heaters generally cost more upfront but use less energy over the lifespan of the system. Traditional tank water heaters cost less upfront but cost more to run for as long as you own it.

Another big factor in a water heater’s cost to run is its energy efficiency rating. A water heater that uses less energy will cost more and one that’s an energy hot will cost less. Let’s look at water heaters and energy usage in depth. 

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