Gas Furnace Articles

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. 

On a frosty winter’s day here in Oregon, your gas furnace is hard at work, keeping your Oregon City home warm and cozy. Feeling grateful? You’re not alone—it’s one of the most popular forms of heating, as American as apple pie.

Looking to install a new heater in your Oregon City home? Your two most popular choices are a heat pump and a furnace. Each one has advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other.

Maintaining your heating and cooling equipment ensures it’ll run smoothly the way it should when you need it. Investing your time and money in these seasonal maintenance tasks goes a long way to protect both your Oregon home and your HVAC investment, including your wallet.

Here are some expert tips on checking your thermostat first as well as some basic troubleshooting ideas from our L & J Heating & Cooling team.