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Watch Out for These Signs of a Malfunctioning Gas Furnace

February 27th, 2023

Our philosophy at Triple-O is to treat our customers like they’re family. We certainly don’t want our family members trapped with a failed furnace during the intensely cold winter weather of New York, so we don’t want our customers to have to encounter the same problems.

If you need fast heating repair in Batavia, NY, we’re ready to help! In this post, we’ll list the major signs that you’ve got a malfunctioning furnace so you’ll know to call us as soon as possible. Don’t wait when it comes to furnace problems and hope they will “get better.” Trust us, they’ll likely get worse, and you don’t want to risk that!

Reasons for Low Water Pressure in Your House

February 13th, 2023

When you turn on a tap in your house, whether for the shower or the kitchen sink, you don’t just expect to have water flow out. You expect enough water to flow out that it’s useful for cooking, bathing, or simply filling up a pan to put on the stove.

When you turn on a tap and the water lazily trickles out, there’s a problem with low water pressure. Depending on how widespread it is, you may need to call for emergency plumbing in Rochester, NY to correct the problem.

Does Rust on a Water Heater Mean It’s Finished?

January 30th, 2023

When you combine water and metal, what do you get? You probably thought “rust,” but that’s not necessarily true. For corrosion to occur in metal (rust is a type of corrosion), it must be in contact with metal in the presence of oxygen. If you’ve ever wondered why your water heater—a metal device that holds water—doesn’t rapidly rust, the reason is that water heaters are designed to remove oxygen and/or direct contact between metal and water.

This doesn’t mean water heaters are impervious to corrosion. Far from it. Lack of maintenance can lead to corrosion setting in early on a water heater. But even with rigorous maintenance, a water heater can start to rust when it gets old enough. Does the appearance of rust mean that a water heater is done and needs to be replaced?

FAQ: Where Does a Heat Pump Get Its Heat During Winter?

January 16th, 2023

This is a question that we often get from customers. It’s something that often confuses customers who are new to the technology of the heat pump. It wasn’t until fairly recently that heat pumps started to make a big impact in home comfort after many years as the standard for commercial buildings.

The terminology of heat pumps is a bit bewildering (they’re based on air conditioning technology and also deliver cooling). When people find out how they work, they’ll immediately have more questions, such as “Where is the heat pump getting this outdoor heat during the winter?”

Why Does My Furnace Keep Shutting Off Early?

December 19th, 2022

It’s a cold day outside, but you’ve got a powerful gas furnace to take care of keeping you and your family cozy. You hear the furnace kick on, warm air starts to come from the vents, and then … nothing. The furnace shuts down before it could get started making your home toasty and relaxing. Later, it turns on again, and this time … nope, it shuts off early again. Maybe it was one for several minutes, or maybe less than a minute.

What’s going on? Obviously it’s a problem, and you may need professional furnace services in Rochester, NY to solve it. Below we’ll take a look at reasons for a furnace that seemingly doesn’t want to do its whole job.

Tips to Keep Your Gas Furnace Running Safely

December 5th, 2022

As we settle in for the winter holiday season, we’ll also settle in with our home heating systems. This is a good time to talk about how to heat your home safely with a gas furnace. The modern gas furnace is constructed with many safety features and, for the most part, you won’t have to worry that your gas furnace is inherently unsafe for your home. However, neglect of maintenance and failure to follow some basic safety precautions elevate the risk of operating a gas furnace.

We want you and your family to enjoy a warm and safe winter this year, so we’ve listed several important tips to keep your gas furnace operating safely.

How You Can Cut Down on Your Winter Heating Costs

November 21st, 2022

Another winter, another season of using your heater to help you and your family make it through the cold weather and enjoy cozy times indoors. You may also think of this as a time with higher energy costs and occasionally scary utility bills.

We won’t lie: heating a home costs money, especially in a place that can get as cold as Rochester during the winter. But those high heating costs you pay may be higher than they need to be. We’re experts at handling home heating in Rochester, and we have some tips on ways to reduce your heating costs this winter and every winter to come.

Why Is My Heat Pump Stuck in Cooling Mode?

November 7th, 2022

As the weather cools down, homeowners who use heat pumps for year-round comfort will get to enjoy the best benefit of these systems: it only takes a simple adjustment to the thermostat and suddenly the heat pump goes from delivering cooled air to delivering warm air.

Or least, it should. Any heat pump can suffer from a malfunction—such as staying stuck in cooling mode or simply pushing out room temperature air. If you’re currently having this problem, you’ll want to know why and what to do about it.

We Help Make the Roc Holiday Village 2022 Happen!

October 31st, 2022

One of the big events here in Rochester is the annual Roc Holiday Village, a magical downtown winter festival that is now entering its fourth year. Roc Holiday Village 2022 includes a skate rink, shopping, an indoor bar, visits to Santa, live music, free crafts for kids, and more.

We at Triple-O have a special connection to Roc Holiday Village—we’re responsible for bringing much of the warmth that people feel there. And we mean that literally: we provide the heating for all the tents, as well as the special cozy winter igloos and winter inns that guests can rent to enjoy a warm winter paradise lounge.

Roc Holiday Village runs from December 2–23.

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Signs It’s Time to Call Us for Boiler Repair Service

October 24th, 2022

One of the big advantages that boilers have over forced-air heating systems like furnaces is that they have fewer moving parts and do not accumulate wear and tear as fast. Most boilers will outlast furnaces, and they will usually need fewer repairs during their service lives.

Of course, boilers still do need repairs from time to time, and not all HVAC companies offer boiler repair in Rochester, NY. But we do! We want to help you figure out when you’ve got a boiler problem that requires our assistance to fix. We offer 24-hour emergency boiler service, so please don’t hesitate to contact us when it looks like your family’s comfort is in jeopardy. If your system seems to shut down unexpectedly, check whether it shares any of the common causes for furnace short-cycling.

Below are the top warning signs of boiler troubles: