Furnace Articles

Our team at Trouth Air Conditioning could help you save big bucks on your monthly utility bill by performing a furnace replacement.

Let’s face it—there’s never a good time for the heat to go out in your Louisiana home. You certainly don’t want to wait until your heating system stops working for you to realize you need a replacement!

This winter, you’re hoping to have a brand new furnace to keep you warm. But there are so many furnaces to choose from. You’re left wondering, which is the right one for your Moss Bluff home?

At Trouth Air Conditioning, we are here in Sulphur to help keep your home warm and comfy this winter. If you’re having problems with your furnace, check these things first and then call us for help.  

The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity. 

From our team here at Trouth Air Conditioning in Lake Charles, here are six ways your furnace is working to ensure your safety:

Is your furnace blowing air without pause? If so, you’re probably feeling a bit concerned. First, your Moss Bluff house most likely feels like an oven. On top of that, your utility bill will be considerably higher with your furnace constantly running. Believe it or not, this is a fairly common problem our professionals at Trouth Air Conditioning see frequently, so you don’t need to worry.

It’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many Moss Bluff homeowners follow the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Everyone is busy and many seemingly more important priorities tend to creep up every month to consume time and money. 

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.

Is your energy bill too high in the winter? Are you looking for ways to cut costs? There are a number of simple things you can do at home to save money. Some of them are bigger projects, but most are simple things you can do in your day-to-day life to help reduce your heat cost this winter.

Is your energy bill too high in the winter? Are you looking for ways to cut costs? There are a number of simple things you can do at home to save money. Some of them are bigger projects, but most are simple things you can do in your day-to-day life to help reduce your heat…

It’s easy to moan when you decide that a major appliance or home system needs replacing. After all, these are expensive investments and probably not your favorite way to spend your hard-earned money. Unfortunately, there’s often not a clear-cut message, short of an appliance completely breaking down, that definitively indicates it’s time to buy a…

Once the cooler weather hits here in Cameron this fall, you are going to want the inside of your home toasty and comfortable. This means turning on your furnace. Long before the first night you’ll want to use it, you should have your furnace cleaned and checked by a professional from Trouth Air Conditioning and…

Just about any electrical appliance has the potential to overheat. Furnaces are no exception. As a homeowner, you need to take precautions to lower the risk of an overheated unit. You should also be wary of the associated symptoms, so you know when to take action. Remember, if your system gets too hot, you should…

There are few simple things to take into consideration when thinking about a new furnace. How Old Is Your Furnace? The average life expectancy of a furnace is 15 to 20 years. The closer your furnace gets to this age range, the more attention you should pay to the warning signs. Start shopping for a…

As the saying goes, “time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are gone, moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Sulphur, Louisiana, you need to think about preparing your HVAC system for fall maintenance. Maintaining your heating and cooling equipment…