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ARZEL ZONING SYSTEM MAKING LOUD NOISE?

Interior System 24-volt Zoning pump Piston removed from pump body Broken pump piston gasket Previous Next How does this zoning system work Arzel Zoning systems are a fantastic solution to create a more even and efficient flow of heating and cooling within a home. The particular one that will be discussing here, utilizes a small

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STEAM BOILER MAKING A BANGING NOISE?

A common complaint that I get with owners of steam boiler systems is a loud banging sound at times.  So, you are fast asleep, warm and cozy under your blankets in your bed right beside your decorative steam radiator dreaming of swimming in a pool full of hundred dollar bills when suddenly you hear gunfire

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A BIRD IN THE FLU IS WORTH 2 IN THE BUSH.

Furnace attempting to light Flue pipe being removed from furnace Bird inside inducer housing Inducer wheel showing bird at bottom Bird lodged in inducer housing Bird being removed from inducer housing Previous Next Every winter I get a call from a client that has an 80% efficiency furnace with no heat. The result……ignition failure.  In

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FURNACE MAKES A LOUD NOISE WHEN STARTING

Furnace “Floating ” style inducer Failing inducer bushing Debris stuck in blower wheel Previous Next A great deal of calls I received as a technician was clients concerned with strange noises coming from their furnaces. We will go over the more common ones in this article. Ducts The first noise complaint that comes to mind

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WHAT CAUSES A BLOWER MOTOR TO GO BAD?

Blocked air filter Blocked motor cooling plate Clogged/dirty blower wheel Weak capacitor Shorted control board Previous Next There are numerous reasons why a blower motor may fail. The first one that comes to mind is quite obvious and that would be age. Lets face it, not too many things get better with age, and blower

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