Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category
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Mar
23
Posted by Brennan Heating and A/C
Purchasing a new furnace can be confusing. It’s a good idea to consult with a local HVAC contractor to help you determine the best HVAC system for your home. HVAC simply stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning and usually refers to the heating and air conditioning system or unit in your home, such a furnace and a central air system. Here you will learn about some of the essential components of a furnace to help guide you through the purchase of your new furnace. You will also need to establish the fuel source in your home. You will have to know if you have: A natural gas line, Propane tank, Oil tank, or only electricity.
Terms To Know:
BTU: BTU stands for British Thermal Unit and is a unit of energy by which the gas input of a furnace is measured. In other words, BTU’s are how the size of the furnace is expressed. Common sizes are 40,000, 60,000, 80,000, 100,000, and 120,000 BTU/hr. Larger homes will need a unit with a larger BTU level. A BTU number alone does not mean much. It’s only when it is combined with the AFUE that it makes sense.
AFUE: AFUE stands for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency and this is the number that you will ant to pay specific attention to as it measure how energy efficient the furnace is. This is measured by a percentage and the higher the AFUE level, the more efficient the furnace is. The golden AFUE rule is that a furnace must have a rating of 80% to be considered efficient. But, keep in mind that you should highly consider purchasing a furnace with a 90% or higher rating.
Brand: Brand really does matter when it comes to purchasing a furnace/HVAC system. Good brands with a good reputation will offer warranties. There have been many furnace companies who have been around for decades; it may be worth it to invest in one of their products.
HVAC Contractor: Make sure you hire a professional, reliable contractor to install your furnace/HVAC system. A high quality system won’t work well if it isn’t installed properly.
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By Marcy Tate
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Mar
17
Posted by Brennan Heating and A/C
People take for granted the atmosphere of their homes and businesses, but if you think about it the most important system and most forgotten system is your heating and ventilation situation.
From the design phase, to installation and maintenance you need your heating and ventilation to be in top notch working order at all times. Even if you haven’t paid attention to the ventilation and heating systems in your home or business you may want to have them assessed and be sure they are right for your particular situation. You may not realize that something could be wrong. Even the slightest problem can go unnoticed and present your with discomfort you didn’t even realize. And, it could also be in an unhealthy situation. A professional can find things you can’t like organic materials that lay have grown in your system.
That is why you should strive to maintain a healthy heating & ventilation system. Comfort also means healthy and for all you know you maybe breathing in impure air and causing health problems that may show up sometime in the future. Nobody wants that situation. See how heating and ventilation can be neglected and forgotten about? Your safety and comfort can be compromised and you wouldn’t even necessarily know it. Having everything working in top order means never having to compromise your comfort or health again.
So, to reiterate designing, installing and maintaining the right heating and ventilation system for your home or business is one of the most important components of your building. You need to have a professional who knows exactly what is needed for your particular situation and then use that same professional to continually maintain your system.
Our customers find there are many advantages to choosing Brennan Heating as their heating and cooling contractor. 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 the Awards page to find out why.
Energy-Smart Products & Services
Find out about our energy-smart products and services that will help you conserve energy, reduce heating and cooling costs and keep your equipment running safely.
Free Energy Consultation
Contact Us or call toll-free 1-877-Brennan today for a no obligation, free energy consultation.
Brennan Heating and Air Conditioning
Home Office
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 248-7900
(425) 641-6710
Fax: (206) 248-7905
Email: info@brennanheating.com
By Matt Ridler
Brennan Heating and Air Conditioning
Seattle, Wa
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Feb
19
Posted by Brennan Heating and A/C
Imagine at the touch of a button a soothing fire to keep you warm and add atmosphere to any room in your home. Gas fireplace inserts provide these comforts and much more. They will provide heat to your space that you and your family spend the most time in. These inserts convert a drafty old fireplace into an efficient heat source for your home.
A family room is the ideal space for gas fireplace inserts. They come in many different styles to match any décor that you may have in your home. From a traditional fire place with a mantel to a modern design that is sleek and contemporary you will find gas fireplace inserts to be a welcome addition to any room. They can be installed within existing traditional fire places or can come direct to you from the factory.
Gas fireplace inserts provide both radiant and convection heat to your space. They can be operated either manually or remotely using a wall thermostat and a remote thermostat transmitter. The flame characteristics of gas fireplace inserts are that they are very consistent. They are usually designed to give the look of partially burned logs or coals made out of ceramic. Gas flames rise up through the logs to replicate the look and feel of a wood fire. The fire can be adjusted to meet the desired heat output or visual mood you wish to achieve.
Gas fireplace inserts require annual maintenance by qualified technicians. Your local dealer will be able to assist you in this task. Other then cleaning the glass as needed and changing the batteries in the remote you will be able to enjoy a warm fire with little maintenance!
Gas fireplace inserts will provide many years of comfort and warmth to your home. They can be used everyday, not just for special occasions. They will enable you to turn down the thermostat on your furnace and conserve energy by only heating the space that is being used by you and your family.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS/PICTURES OF GAS FIREPLACE AND LOG FEATURES BY BRENNAN HEATING AND A/C.
*Brennan Heating Services the Seattle and Puget Sound Region
By David Karlson
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Feb
19
Posted by Brennan Heating and A/C
If you find that you wear a coat and gloves around your house during the winter because you can’t afford to turn your thermostat above fifty-eight degrees, it may be time to think about a natural gas unit conversion. If the price of oil is affecting your quality of life to the point where you are bundled up in sweaters and blankets inside your house, it is time to invest in a heating system that will allow you to live comfortably in your home.
Since it doesn’t appear that the price of gas is going down anytime soon, it is probably time to bite the bullet and look into converting your oil heating unit to a natural gas unit. Assuming that you have a gas line in your neighborhood, the cost of converting can range from $3,000-$7,000. This may sound like a lot to put out at first, but in the long term, your reduced heating bill will make up for the initial outlay. The cost of the conversion will depend on factors like the size of your house, what type of furnace you buy, and how busy the contractor is at the time. Be sure to get quotes from several contractors before selecting one. Another factor that should influence your decision to covert to natural gas is the age of your current heating system. If your system is older, you will have to buy a new one in a few years anyway, so it is a good time to go ahead and convert to natural gas.
What no one can predict is the price of natural gas. If natural gas surpasses oil in cost, then it would no longer be beneficial to convert. Fortunately, long term projections show that natural gas is going to cost less than oil. Natural gas unit conversions offer relief to homeowners who have become bogged down by the cost of heating their homes with oil.
Contact Info for Brennan Heating & A/C-CLICK HERE Brennan Heating services the Seattle metropolitan area.
Ask us about our ENERGY STAR qualified products. They use less energy, save money and help protect the environment.
1. Determine natural gas availability
Start by confirming that natural gas is available to your home. You can simply e-mail your inquiry to UseNaturalGas@pse.com or call PSE’s Customer Construction Services at 1-888-321-7779 (Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.). We’ll determine availability and inform you of the cost, if any, to bring natural gas to your home. This may take up to two business days in some cases.
by Michael Walker
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Feb
11
Posted by Brennan Heating and A/C
One of the things that you need to understand when you buy a furnace is that the most important thing to look at is the furnace ratings, because these are the things which will enable you to make a decision as to whether or not the furnace is powerful enough to heat your home. This article will look at a few things that you need to understand before making a decision.
The first thing to understand is that you need to look closely at the size of your house or apartment, because obviously the larger the house the bigger the furnace will need to be. You will need a furnace that has a very high AFUE rating, because this will show the heat output of the furnace and the size of the house that it can heat. This is the most important step before you go further.
The next thing to look at is whether you need the furnace to heat the hot water system as well a supply general heating. If you want to heat hot water you obviously need to have a more powerful furnace and one which you will use just for general everyday heating. A good HVAC contractor will usually be able to tell you exactly what you will need to choose in order to do this.
Finally you need to look at the cost, but not only the cost of the furnace itself but also the running costs. It is always a mistake to try to buy something that is cheap in this department, because a cheap furnace may end up costing you more money in maintenance of the years that you will actually save on the purchase.
Keep these points in mind when you are looking at furnace ratings and you will not go far wrong when you come to make a purchase.
Call Brennan Heating and A/C for your residential heating and cooling needs today.
Brennan Heating and Air Conditioning
Home Office
4601 S. 134th Place, Seattle, WA 98168
1-877-Brennan (toll-free 1-877-273-6626)
(206) 248-7900
(425) 641-6710
Fax: (206) 248-7905
Email: info@brennanheating.com
By Carl Formby
Brennan Heating and Air Conditioning
Seattle, Wa
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Jan
19
Posted by Brennan Heating and A/C
Brennan Heating offers heat pumps, fan coils and controls (thermostats) from several of the world’s leading manufacturers.
The name Lennox is synonymous with heating and cooling equipment. Lennox heat pumps are one of their most popular products. The company sells units to residential and commercial customers. Besides heat pumps, they also sell furnaces and air conditioners. When people look for economical ways to heat and cool their home they want a name they can rely on. There are quite a few reliable companies out there. If you do your homework and you should be able to find a product that works as described.
We will focus this article on Lennox heat pumps and the Lennox Company. Back in 1895, Dave Lennox developed his first furnace. Only nine years later, he sold the company and it was re-named the Lennox Furnace Company. It stayed that way until 1955, when it was re-named to Lennox Industries. They have sales offices all across North America.
Lennox heat pumps provide homeowners with a cost saving method in which to heat or cool the home. The pump transfers heat between the inside and the outside of your home. This allows it to heat the home in the winter and cool it in the summer. An example of one of their newer units is the PowerSaverT heat pump. It operates at a low speed when the weather is mild and when the temperatures are extreme it will operate at a higher speed. The two-speed efficiency will improve the air filtration and protects the machines compressor from wearing out due to the frequent stopping and starting.
Many experts believe that a geothermal heat pump is the best means in which to heat or cool your home. This type of pump requires only a small amount of electricity to run. This, it is good for the environment because it reduces the reliance on electrical power plants. They are also considered the quietest pump on the market.
In conclusion, when choosing a efficient and cost effective way to heat or cool your home, why not look into Lennox heat pumps. The more information you have about different methods of heating and cooling your home, the more informed you would be to make a good sound decision.
by David Karlson
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Brennan Heating & Air Conditioning services the Greater Seattle area. 1-877-Brennan
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Jan
14
Posted by Brennan Heating and A/C
Benefits of Radiant Heating:
- Lower Energy Costs
- Lower Heating Costs
- Comfort
- Healthy Air
- Silence
Radiant Floor Heating
How many times have you walked barefoot on your tile floor in the middle of winter and said “Man that’s cold!”? A few times I’m sure. Well, with radiant floor heating you can say goodbye to cold feet on your tile floor. Radiant floor heating goes further than just keeping the floors in your home warm. It also helps in warming the entire house.
How does radiant floor heating actually work anyway? Basically, it’s a system of hot water tubes that are connected to the sub-floor. Thermal flooring is then installed over the top of these tubes which will take the heat and transfer it out into the room. It is kind of like how an old hot water radiator worked when you were in school. At least those of us who are old enough to remember those radiators in the classrooms.
The heating source can be from any number of hot water resources. Because of how flexible the flooring system is, it makes for many different options. What I really like about radiant heat flooring is that it is so quiet. You have no idea the system is even running. I love it in the bathroom! It is also a very energy efficient heating system and dramatically reduces the need to run the furnace. If you are searching for a way of keeping your floors warm in the winter and save money on your heating bills, consider taking a serious look at radiant heat flooring. by Terry Edwards
Do you have more questions about Radiant Heat? Call Brennan Heating today to get answers!
There are many advantages to choosing Brennan Heating and Air Conditioning as your heating and cooling contractor, a few of which are listed below. Visit Choosing a Quality Contractor for tips on how to choose a contractor you will be happy with.
- Locally owned and operated
- One of Puget Sound Energy’s select heating and air conditioner contractors and five-time recipient of its Platinum Achievement Award based on sales and customer service
- Installation and service technicians are all factory-trained and certified
- We use only the most reliable, high-quality, energy-efficient equipment
- Manufacturers’ recommendations, code requirements and federal laws are only our minimum standards
- Licensed electricians on staff and on your job site
- Our financial strength allows us to offer several financing programs
- Detailed proposals and knowledgeable representatives provide the information you need to make the right purchasing decisions
- We take special care to protect your home during installation
- Your heating and cooling system is guaranteed in writing
- We offer annual service agreements and factory-backed extended warranties
- Full sheet metal shop on the job site to ensure highest quality installation
- Refrigerant removal is provided according to federal guidelines
- We are a drug-free company
Brennan Heating and Air Conditioning
Seattle, WA 98168
1-877-Brennan (toll-free 1-877-273-6626)
(206) 248-7900
(425) 641-6710
Fax: (206) 248-7905
Email: info@brennanheating.com
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Dec
29
Posted by Brennan Heating and A/C
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
Brennan Heating and Air Conditioning
Home Office
4601 S. 134th Place, Seattle, WA 98168
1-877-Brennan (toll-free 1-877-273-6626)
(206) 248-7900
(425) 641-6710
Fax: (206) 248-7905
Email: info@brennanheating.com
Operating Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Dec
26
Posted by Brennan Heating and A/C
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!
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Dec
20
Posted by Brennan Heating and A/C
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!
Brennan Heating and Air Conditioning, Seattle WA
