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Home Inspections - Gas-fired Furnaces are often neglected

Here’s a really great article about the importance of furnace maintance from KenmoreUndressed…

I recently had my gas furnace serviced. I own an upgraded furnace with an air conditioner. I knew something was amiss when the darn thing kept firing up and was blowing air for long periods of time. As it turned out, I HAVE BEEN A BAD BOY! Even though I’m a Realtor and I’ve witnessed a huge number of home inspections where the furnaces are called out as an issue, I had not cleaned my furnace filters for a long time. Fortunately, my technician said I was lucky and no damage had been done. He serviced my furnace, charged me $200 then lectured me on the value of simply cleaning my furnace filters every couple of months………….yikes! After such a traumatic experience, I consulted Stephan Cancler, my favorite inspector (see my previous post) to find out just how big a problem furnaces pose to the average home owner. I told him about my recent experience. He gave me the “inspector’s look” and then offered his sage wisdom:

“I would say that 80% of homes that I inspect with gas-fired furnaces do not have regular maintenance performed. This is recommended annually to keep the furnace running efficiently and safely. There are literally dozens of different manufacturers, and although the function is similar, all are not created with the same quality.”

THE PICTURE ABOVE IS A FURNACE WITH A VERY DIRTY FILTER

“The simplest form of maintenance that a home owner can perform is to change the filter(s) regularly. The filter helps to clean the household air and protects the heat exchanger from contamination. When the filter is not changed (or cleaned) regularly this will cause the furnace to run inefficiently, thus not providing adequate heat due to lack of proper air flow. This condition will also cause the furnace to short-cycle, causing stress to the heat exchanger, which can effectively shorten the life span of the furnace.

rest of article here….

Gas Furnaces by Lennox and Rheem

Brennan Heating offers furnaces from several of the world’s leading manufacturers.

Heating and air conditioning systems are the biggest users of energy in the home, up to 75% of the utility bill. A new high-efficiency furnace can save up to 50% in operating costs over a ten-year-old furnace. The operating cost savings for the furnaces we offer will pay for the difference in initial cost of these high-efficiency furnaces many times over.

A new furnace should last at least 15-20 years. The operating cost savings for the furnaces we are offering will pay for the difference in first cost of these high-efficiency furnaces many times over the lower cost of the government-mandated minimum efficiency furnaces.

Lennox — Dave Lennox Signature Collection

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Convert from Oil to Gas, Call Brennan Heating

You know how much it costs to fill your tank at the gas pump these days. So if you’re still heating your home with oil, call Brennan Heating and Air Conditioning about a new Lennox system before you fill your home oil tank at today’s crazy prices.

Hi, Dori Monson here. Cold, wet weather is here and with it, a higher home-heating bill. Don’t let it hit your pocket book. Brennan Heating and Lennox can help you save money with better, more-efficient ways for heating your home this winter.

If you call Brennan now, you can save up to $1000 off a Lennox high-efficiency gas furnace or heat pump or up to $1700 off a Lennox complete comfort system. An investment now, can save you a lot of money in the future, and all the work is done in-house by the most experienced and knowledgeable service-technicians in the industry.

So call the five-time Platinum award winner NOW and let them help you save money on your home-heating costs. Brennan’s simply the best! Call 877-BRENNAN.

We service all types of heating and cooling equipment and install the newest and most efficient equipment available including: Furnaces, Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, Hydronic, Heating Systems, Indoor Air Quality Products, and Gas Water Heaters. 1-877-Brennan (toll-free 1-877-273-6626) or email: info@brennanheating.com  Service around Seattle and all of the Puget Sound area!

Compliments to Brennan Heating from West Seattle

The West Seattle Blog is ‘THE’ blog for all things regarding West Seattle. I visit the site often since I live nearby.  I came across a really nice compliment and testimonial from a West Seattle resident that needed heating service and called Brennan Heating.  Thank you to WJG for taking the time to share your experience. 

“My wife and I came downstairs this morning to find that the furnace had shut off and the thermostat was blank (no power). I assumed that the thermostats had gone bad and needed to be replaced. I started calling around to purchase one. I called and spoke with Murphy at Brennan Heating and Air Conditioning. He suggested that I check the condensate line for the furnace. (The condensate or water is the result of combustion and may be set up to drain on the exterior of your home). Murphy explained that the condensate would freeze in the line and the backup of condensate/water would activate a sensor or switch which prevented the furnace from entering the heating cycle. After checking the line at his suggestion and spending 30 seconds with my wife’s hair dryer blowing warm air into the line, my furnace was back up and running. Again, while I hope no one else is having this problem, Murphy did say that a large number of their service calls during this cold snap could be attributed to this. He probably saved us the money I would have spent on the thermostat and a service call.”

For heating service, repair or maintence and any other heating needs you may have in West Seattle, give Brennan a call today.  They will be happy to help!

Heating Repair or Service in Seattle, Call Brennan Heating

Brennan Heating offers services to ensure your family’s comfort, health and safety.

Looking for heating services or need your furnace repaired?

  Brennan Heating can help! Brennan Heating also services heat pumps, gas fireplaces, gas water heaters, and hydronic heating systems.  If your cold and need heating service, repair or maintenance call 1-877-Brennan.  Seattle, Washington.

Keep your family safe from Carbon Monoxide Poisening-Get your furnace inspected today!

Brennan Heating recommends an annual safety inspection on any furnace older then 10 years. Call today (1-877-Brennan) and schedule your annual furnace inspection with a special Brennan Blog promotion of $120.00

Protect your family from this silent killer by ensuring you are familiar with the risks associated with carbon monoxide and methods for reducing the risk within your home.  Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic gas created as a result of incomplete combustion. There are several sources within the home that generate CO including gas-fired appliances, charcoal grills, wood-burning furnaces or fireplaces, and motor vehicles. CO fumes are odorless and colorless creating a potential danger to residential occupants. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 480 people die and another 15,200 are treated annually throughout the United States for CO exposure or poisoning.  Since CO fumes can not be seen, smelled, or tasted, they can cause illness or death without notice. When CO is breathed in at lower levels, the effects may be mistaken for flu-like symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, disorientation, nausea, and fatigue. The length of exposure and overall health of the individual being exposed can cause symptoms to vary.  The following safety tips are recommended:

• Install listed carbon monoxide alarms with audible warning signal near the sleeping area and outside individual bedrooms. CO alarms are designed to sound an alarm before the average, healthy adult would experience symptoms.
• Annually have a qualified professional inspect fuel burning appliances, furnaces, venting, and chimney systems.
• Never use cooking ranges or ovens in place of central heating.
• Never use charcoal grills, hibachis, or generators inside homes.
• Never leave cars running in a garage. Dangerous buildup of CO can still occur with garage doors open.

Below is a story from Kiro giving tips on how to save money during cold weather with a reminder of the deadly effects of CO poisening.

Inexpensive Ways To Protect Your Home From Cold

There are plenty of simple and inexpensive ways to protect your home and even your car from the upcoming storm — ways that can not only save you money, but save your life. 

It was a tragic Christmas for a Burien family two years ago.  Five people died from carbon monoxide poisoning after using a charcoal barbeque to heat their apartment during a cold snap.  (read more) or watch the video here:

Additional information related to carbon monoxide may be found on the United States Fire Administration’s web site at www.usfa.dhs.gov or the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s web site at www.cdc.gov.

Electrical Services at Brennan Heating, Seattle Washington

Electrical Services at Brennan Heating

Our experienced and highly trained electricians, along with our support staff, can take care of all your residential electrical needs - from bad outlets to panel upgrades. Our goal is to meet the electrical needs of our community by supplying services distinguished by quality and value in a way that demonstrates our professionalism and dedication to excellence. As a result, our customers are consistently satisfied and our reputation is held in high esteem.

Below is a partial list of electrical services we offer our residential customers:

Home electrical inspections
Home generator systems
Panel change-outs
Full-service changes
Generator transfer switches
Hot tub circuits
Circuit upgrades
Troubleshooting
Computer circuits
Maintenance and repair
Breaker/fuse replacement
Electric baseboard and in-wall fan replacements
Hot water tank circuits*
Light fixture installations
220-volt to 110-volt conversion
Bathroom fan installations
Install ground rods and bonding
Miscellaneous service replacements, switches, plugs, thermostats
Everything residential
*All new water tanks require a dedicated 220-volt, 30-amp circuit

Contact Brennan Heating and A/C today for a free cost estimate or home safety inspection.

Good News from Dori Monson, Save up to $1,700 with Brennan Heating

Dori Monson here for Brennan Heating. Crazy gas prices… the stock market…. now winter and high home energy bills… but there is some good news out there. You can save money by being more energy efficient. 

Update your home’s heating with a high-efficiency Lennox system from Brennan and save money on your energy bill. Call NOW and have Brennan install an energy-efficient total-comfort system from Lennox.

An investment now, can save you a lot of money in the future. So call the best! You can save up to $1,700 and they’ll take care of everything. Call 877-Brennan.

Ask us about our ENERGY STAR qualified products. They use less energy, save money and help protect the environment.

Brennan Heating is Seattle’s Premiere Heating Company!  We service all types of heating and cooling equipment and install the newest and most efficient equipment available including: Furnaces, Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, Hydronic, Heating Systems, Indoor Air Quality Products, and Gas Water Heaters. 1-877-Brennan (toll-free 1-877-273-6626) or email: info@brennanheating.com

Seattle Heating Company, Brennan Heating and A/C

Seattle residents that need a heating company can rely on Brennan Heating.  Brennan Heating & Air Conditioning has long been recognized as the leader in the Seattle and Puget Sound heating and cooling industry.  Brennan recently won Puget Sound Energy’s Contractor Referral Service Platinum Award for sales, service and customer satisfaction for the 5th time. That means we’re ranked #1 out of the top 40 companies in the industry.  See our Awards page to find out why.  Below is another testimonial as a reference to Brennan’s committment to Customer Service.

Ryan,
The new gas furnace is working very well and the house is nice and cozy. The temp. is even through out the house.  Dan and Joel were wonderful and between the 3 of you my apprehension about gas has been put to ease. Thank you for answering all my questions in a friendly manner. Gary was also very nice and helpful. Also, please thank Mike, the duct man, for his friendly manner and a job well done. Everyone was professional, friendly and helpful…I see why Brennan has received so many awards, well deserved.
Question: How does the PSE rebate work? Do I need to call them or will Brennan handle it?

Thank you again for your wonderful service.
Merrillyn  10/08

Natural Gas Advantages-Natural gas is the fuel of choice for homeowners. It is a clean, affordable, safe and efficient energy choice. Switching to natural gas means lower energy bills and increased value when you sell your house, plus has many other benefits.

Converting to natural gas will save you energy and money. Today, natural gas costs less than electricity - from 50-70% less. This means you can dramatically reduce your heating and water heating costs. A modern natural gas heating system gives you virtually “instant heat.” With electricity, it takes longer for those old resistance coils to warm up.

Why Switch Now?

Saves Money-Reduce your heating costs by 50% to 70% depending on furnace efficiency and the energy from which you are switching. Since the 2001 energy crisis, electric prices have increased and more increases are possible. Gas prices are a great value compared to other heating fuels.

Better Efficiency-New gas furnaces can be up to 96.6% efficient so your future heating bills will be as low as possible. With current energy costs, it is more important than ever to use all energy wisely, natural gas, electricity, propane and oil.

If you are willing to consider converting to natural gas for heating and water heating, please give us a call Brennan Heating and A/C toll-free at 1-877-273-6626 and we would be happy to come to your home and provide a free , no-obligation estimate.

Puget Sound Energy recognizes Top Energy Efficiency Contractors-Brennan Heating

Energy Efficiency Action Award honors leading local businesses.

BELLEVUE, Wash. - Puget Sound Energy (PSE) last week honored three local contractors with the utility’s first-ever Energy Efficiency Action Award. The award was given to the top professionals who install the heating, cooling and water heating equipment supported by PSE residential rebate and incentive programs.  “Energy efficiency is too big a job for PSE to do it alone,” said Cal Shirley, vice president of Energy Efficiency Services for PSE. “Our local contractors are a key part of helping this region conserve natural gas and electricity, and they offer a tremendous resource for both the utility and our residential customers.”  Recipients of the Energy Efficiency Action Award are:

Brennan Heating & Air Conditioning, Seattle
Sunset Air Inc., Lacey
Washington Energy Services, Seattle

Each earned the distinction for their outstanding performance in helping residential customers save natural gas and electricity. The three companies completed the highest number of residential high-efficiency equipment installations in PSE’s service territory. Together, the three contractors installed 25 percent of the total rebates under the high-efficiency furnace, water heater and heat pump residential retrofit programs. In all, the award-winning contractors performed nearly 2,000 retrofits in 2007.  Energy efficiency is a vital part of the utility’s strategy to meet increasing energy
demands in the growing Puget Sound region and protect the environment, with the target of displacing 53.3 average megawatts (aMW) of generation and 5.3 million therms of natural gas over the next two years. Using PSE incentives, PSE customers during the past five years have more than doubled their annual electricity savings and more than tripled their natural gas savings. 

Since 1979, PSE programs have reduced customers’ ongoing power usage by about 222 a MW - enough to serve the electricity needs of nearly 170,000 homes. PSE’s current plans would save enough energy over the next 20 years to supply electricity to all the residences in Seattle, Bellevue, Bellingharn, and Olympia combined, and negate the need for building two additional mid-sized, 250-MW power plants. PSE customers can obtain energy-efficiency information and assistance from PSE by visiting PSE.com, or by calling a PSE Energy Advisor at 1-800-562- 1482.

Call Brennan Heating, a Seattle and Puget Sound Heating Company