Furnace Articles

10 Things to Consider When Buying a New Furnace

January 30, 2026

Winter in Eagle is shaping up to be especially harsh this year. Can you imagine not having your furnace to help you make it through? You go to turn it on … and instead of rushing warm air through your ducts, it rattles, groans, and then just sits in sullen silence, clearly protesting another season of overworked servitude.

How Do I Know I Have a Cracked Heat Exchanger?

January 15, 2026

Our experienced furnace repair technicians will inspect and diagnose your furnace issue and resolve the concerns you are having.

How Can I Lower My Heating Bill This Winter?

December 30, 2025

Are you anticipating a higher heating bill this winter? Here in Boise, temperatures can get pretty low. The only way to ensure you remain perfectly comfortable inside your home is by cranking up the heat.

Where Is My HVAC Humidifier and How Do I Set It Up?

December 15, 2025

Your whole-home humidifier is your hero when indoor air becomes parched in the winter.

Furnace Maintenance and Winter Energy Saving Tips

October 15, 2025

It’s understandable that home maintenance tasks can fall by the wayside. Many homeowners in Boise, follow the old saying: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Life gets busy, and other priorities tend to creep in each month, eating away at your time and budget.

Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out?

December 13, 2024

This issue happens more often than not with older furnaces, and it could be a sign you are ready to upgrade your Nampa home’s heating and cooling system with a new model. At the 10-year mark, furnaces start to lose efficiency and begin breaking down more frequently.

Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?

October 30, 2024

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Nampa home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room, causing spotty heating or cooling.

What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

September 30, 2024

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 Nampa home.

Why Is My Furnace Leaking Water?

January 30, 2024

However, you will need one of our Quality Heating and Cooling Co.  heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals to take a good look at it and resolve the issue for you. It could be a few different things. In most cases, it is not a big repair, so keep calm. However, you will need…

How Can I Make My Furnace Last Longer?

January 15, 2024

The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity. 

In reality, the key is treating your Boise system with care and respect. With just a small amount of time and energy, you can ensure your furnace will live well beyond its warranty.

What Are the Different Types of Furnaces?

November 15, 2023

There are so many furnaces to choose from. You’re left wondering, which is the right one for your Boise home?

Schedule Your Annual Furnace Inspection Now

October 18, 2023

What’s at the top of your fall to-do list? Make sure it is your furnace. 

How Do I Know When I Need a New Furnace?

September 19, 2023

Let’s face it—there’s never a good time for the heat to go out in your Idaho home.

What Are Furnace Filters?

January 17, 2023

It’s crucial to take proper care of your furnace—it provides your Boise home with the heat you need to stay warm.

How to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill

December 16, 2022

Heating alone accounts for over 40 percent of the average American’s utility bill, according to a US Department of Energy (DOE) analysis.

Heat Pump Versus Furnace

October 13, 2022

Looking to install a new heater in your Boise home? Your two most popular choices are a heat pump and a furnace. Each one has advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other.

6 Ways Your Furnace Keeps You Safe

September 15, 2022

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. From our team here at Quality Heating & Cooling in Boise, here are six ways…

Video – Check Your Furnace Pilot Light

February 25, 2022

Your furnace may be blowing cold air because the pilot light has gone out. Call us at 208-377-3555 or request service online to have it properly fixed. This is indicative of a bigger problem that requires professional help.

How Does My Gas Furnace Work?

February 8, 2022

Although today’s furnaces can generate heat using a variety of fuels, natural gas is one of the most popular. Natural gas furnaces typically use a combination of methane and other carbon-based gases. Our professionals at Quality Heating & Cooling encourage you to understand how your gas furnace works so you can spot any potential problems in your Boise home’s heating system. 

How Do I Keep My Heat During Cold Weather?

January 18, 2022

We receive countless calls every time the temperatures drop as homeowners here in Boise encounter problems with their home’s heating system. Our Quality Heating & Cooling professionals want to share some insights and tips with you to keep your indoors cozy while Old Man Winter blusters away outdoors. Three Heating System Insights Here are a…

What Does AFUE Mean?

March 1, 2021

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 Idaho home and how much fuel is wasted.

Why Is My Furnace Filter Soggy?

January 15, 2021

You have just inspected your air filter, only to find it is sopping wet! Thoughts begin to race through your head, and you ask yourself, Is my furnace breaking down? or Is this going to be expensive to repair? Fortunately, there is no need for panic.

What Is Short Cycling?

December 14, 2020

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.

Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

November 24, 2020

Did you finally turn your furnace on this winter only to have cold air blowing out of your vents? Or did your furnace stop working just when you started to need it most? There are a few reasons your furnace may be blowing cold air, and there a few things to check before you need to worry too much.

5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check

September 15, 2020

Fall is here, so you may need service done on your home’s furnace. Our team wants to share five reasons why you should get maintenance.

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

November 5, 2019

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…

Video—Why Does My Furnace Smell Like Gas When I Turn it ON?

October 29, 2019

You turn on your furnace, and you smell gas. What should you do? First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone. Of course, if you’re still nervous because you just don’t know, turn off your furnace and give one of our highly trained technicians a call at…

Fall HVAC Maintenance

October 11, 2019

As the saying goes, “Time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are gone, moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Boise you need to think about preparing your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for fall maintenance. Maintaining your…

7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

September 15, 2019

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

Why Won’t My Furnace Stop Running?

March 8, 2019

We want our neighbors here in Boise, ID, and the surrounding Treasure Valley communities to come home to a happy, healthy furnace every night this season. To restore your unit to optimal condition, call our team at Quality Heating & Cooling at 208-377-3555!

What’s That Sound Coming From My Furnace?

February 6, 2019

Is your furnace keeping you up at night with loud noises? See common furnace sounds, what might be causing the sounds, and what to do if you hear them…

When Should I Replace My Furnace?

January 5, 2019

Is your furnace acting up? Here are few things to take into consideration when thinking about your furnace, and when or how soon you will need a new one…