For many Americans, the morning alarm is routinely followed by muttering four muffled words — "just five minutes more," as they press the snooze button. For homeowners, this time of day is typically the most peaceful, at least until they hear the dreaded sounds of — nothing at all. Suddenly, their heart races as they realize the air they are breathing is a little too cool for comfort and the reassuring sounds of a working furnace are nowhere to be heard.

One of the most frustrating things to encounter is a furnace that blows cold air when it's freezing outside. Or you may find that it's not even working at all. The good news is that it is easy to fix the issue. You can see if your furnace will warm up after a few minutes, replace your air filter, or check to notice if your pilot light is out. But sometimes the problems fall outside these solutions and you have to call a gas furnace repair service to get help.

There are numerous homeowners who expect to require heating maintenance and repair services throughout the fall and winter; however, there is an easy way to make sure that your heating system is ready to go at full speed once the temperatures start to drop. By taking the time to schedule maintenance and repair service during the summer, potential issues with your heating system can be addressed early on, saving you both time and money.

When you think about an emergency happening in or around your home, you might think about a fire or a natural disaster. However, plumbing emergencies can be a big deal, as well. If you aren't sure of why plumbing problems can be an emergency, consider these reasons why plumbing problems are something that you should take seriously. Luckily, there are emergency plumbers who will come out at any time of  the day or night to help you with your emergency plumbing situations.

You have probably heard that your air conditioner's filters need to be clean all the time, but do you know the reasons for the advice? Here are some of the benefits of clean AC filters. Improved Cooling Efficient airflow is integral to an AC's operations. Warm air needs to move out of the rooms to the AC system so it can be cooled. Cool air needs to move from the AC into the desired rooms.

When you are in the market for a new HVAC system, the options can be overwhelming, especially when upfront and long-term costs and efficiency are at the top of your list. In addition to selecting the right system, there are other strategies that can improve both your heating and cooling. Install A Multi-Stage System In many regions, you may experience extreme heat and/or cold during the year. This excess burden on your HVAC system can force you to use more energy than is necessary and also shorten the lifespan of your system.

Your residential heating system should be checked at least once a year to make sure it is efficient. When you have a furnace, you can extend the life of your furnace when you get routine maintenance done every year. You can expect a furnace to last from 15-20 years, and that is with good care. If you have your furnace tested, you may learn that it is running efficiently even though it is getting older.

It's easy to forget about your furnace as winter melts into spring and the frigid temperatures disappear in the rearview mirror, but keeping your heating system is good shape requires attention all year round. Failing furnaces can lead to expensive repairs or replacements, and often problems crop up at the worst times. Luckily, your furnace doesn't have to be a source of headaches and heartache. You can follow a few simple tips throughout the year to keep your furnace operating properly so that repair costs are minimized, and your family doesn't have to spend any cold winter days without heat.

If you've recently purchased an existing home, it's time to give your hot water heater some much-needed maintenance. With an existing home, you have no way of knowing how well the water heater was maintained. Here are four steps that will help you avoid problems with your water heater. Schedule an Inspection If your home purchase didn't include an extensive inspection of all the operating systems, the first thing you need to do is schedule a water heater inspection.