Furnace Articles

Wintertime is here. That means your family will be spending more time indoors to stay warm.

For the gas furnace to work to provide heat, the first part of the process is for it to be ignited. The ignitor on older furnaces is called a pilot light. Newer models typically use electronic ignition.

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

Nobody wants a problem with their furnace—but even the most efficient systems have to be replaced at some point.

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.

As the leaves change color here in North Carolina, our team at Sutton Brothers is preparing for an important time of the year—furnace inspection season.

Even if you have not thought about your furnace for months—it is easy to overlook if it is stationed in the basement or hidden in a closet—fall is the perfect time to make sure the most important seasonal equipment in your home is ready for action. 

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Winston-Salem home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room causing spotty heating or cooling. On cold days, this can be a nuisance. For example, you may be confined to only a few rooms in your home. Or you might have to wear a coat and blanket just to function around the house.

Nothing spoils a nice winter evening inside your Winston-Salem home like a faulty furnace. If you discover your furnace blowing cold air into your North Carolina home, there are some possible reasons to explain why this is happening and what you can do to troubleshoot the problem.

If you have an older furnace in your Winston-Salem home, the reality is, it’s not going to be as safe as a newer furnace. Older furnaces can be lower on the safety scale for several reasons, so it helps to know what you can do to stay safe and comfortable.