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How Dogs Can Affect Your HVAC System

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Dogs can make great companions and be a joy to be around. If you have inside dogs, they can affect your HVAC system if not taken care of, which can cost you some unnecessary expensive energy bills. The best HVAC company at the Lake of the Ozarks wants you to know how dogs can affect your HVAC system. Knowing how dogs can affect your HVAC system can help you prevent costly repairs and expensive energy bills from occurring. In this blog, Wall's HVAC Service will give you key information on what dog fur can do to your HVAC system and what types of dogs shed the most. If you are experiencing difficulties with your HVAC system due to having an inside dog, call Wall's HVAC Service . What Dog Fur Can Do to Your HVAC System Dog fur can build up in your ducts and on your air filter. If gone unchecked, your energy bill could increase. It doesn't take long for dog fur to build up on your air filter, so change it on a regular basis, around once a month. Dog fur can also caus...

How to Understand the Efficiency Rating of a Furnace

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Many people wonder how to go about choosing the best furnace for their homes. One important factor to consider is the efficiency rating. Your efficiency rating can have an effect on your energy bill, so it's important to understand how efficient your furnace is going to be before purchasing it. Our heating company at the Lake of the Ozarks found the following information in an article from the U.S. Department of Energy . We think this information can really help people to better understand efficiency ratings on a furnace. Understanding the Efficiency Rating of Furnaces and Boilers A central furnace or boiler's efficiency is measured by annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE). The Federal Trade Commission requires new furnaces or boilers to display their AFUE so consumers can compare heating efficiencies of various models. AFUE is a measure of how efficient the appliance is in converting the energy in its fuel to heat over the course of a typical year. Specifically,...

FAQ's About Replacing a Furnace

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Your furnace has been acting up quite frequently lately and you're not sure if you should replace it or stick with it. Replacing a furnace can be costly, but also necessary at times. You don't want to go through this fall and winter without having a reliable furnace to produce heat for you and your family within your home. Our HVAC company at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to answer some frequently asked questions when it comes to replacing your furnace. FAQ's About Replacing a Furnace Q: How long is a furnace supposed to last? A: On average, furnaces could last anywhere from 10 to 20 years. If your furnace is toward the end of its lifespan and is giving you all sorts of issues, whether it makes odd noises on a regular basis or it struggles to produce enough heat, it may be time to replace it. Consult with a professional HVAC technician at the Lake of the Ozarks to help you determine if it's time to replace your furnace. Q: How do I know when it is time...

Water Heaters: Tank vs. Tankless

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If you are trying to find the best water heater to fit you and your family's particular needs, you need to know the benefits that come with the different types of water heaters available. While there are many water heaters to choose from, in today's blog our HVAC company at the Lake of the Ozarks is going to focus on 2 different types of water heaters, a gas tank type, and a tankless gas water heater. Wall's HVAC Service is an authorized Rheem® dealer so we will feature a Rheem product from both the gas tank type and tankless gas water heater categories. Gas Tank-Type Water Heater Example Information and photo captured from the  Rheem website The Professional Prestige Series: High Efficiency Condensing Power Direct Vent Efficiency 0.81 UEF ENERGY STAR® rated Performance FHR: Up to 98 gallons for natural and LP gas Recovery: 43.6 to 48.5 at a 90° F rise, based on model Self-Diagnostic System Integrated system control for easy installation and...