Furnace Articles

Prepping Your Plumbing for Winter

November 21, 2025

Imagine this winter, sitting in your home by the fire, looking out the window at the falling snowflakes while sipping your hot cocoa with marshmallows.

Schedule Your Annual Furnace Inspection Now

October 17, 2025

What’s at the top of your fall to-do list in Fircrest? Make sure it is your furnace.

Prepping your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for winter not only enhances your safety and your furnace’s efficiency, it can help keep your repair budget in line during cold weather.

How Do I Know I Have a Cracked Heat Exchanger?

February 21, 2025

Your helpful neighbor suggested the issue you are having with your gas furnace sounds like it could be due to a cracked heat exchanger. What is a heat exchanger? How can you tell if this is the issue? What should you do about it? 

What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

December 20, 2024

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Tacoma home.

Winterize Your Washington Home

October 25, 2024

When your heating system and water heater operate without a glitch, you may not see value in winterizing your Puget Sound home.

What Is a Dual Fuel Heating System?

March 29, 2024

So, you’re thinking about upgrading your Washington heating and cooling system. Have you ever heard of dual fuel? 

What Are the Different Types of Furnaces?

November 15, 2023

This winter, you’re hoping to have a brand new furnace to keep you warm. But there are so many furnaces to choose from.

Conventional HVAC or a Heat Pump: Which Is Better?

February 15, 2023

Today, the majority of homes either use a conventional air conditioner (AC) and furnace combination or a heat pump. Our team at Resicon LLC is well-versed in the difference as well as the benefits of each type of system.

What Are Furnace Filters?

January 16, 2023

It’s crucial to take proper care of your furnace—it provides your Tacoma home with the heat you need to stay warm.

Heat Pump Versus Furnace

November 15, 2022

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

Why Is My Furnace Leaking Water?

October 28, 2022

Have you ever discovered a small puddle of water near your furnace? A leaking furnace usually only means one thing—there’s a problem!

How Can I Save Money on My Heating Bill This Winter?

December 13, 2021

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. At Resicon LLC, we want to help you achieve the highest comfort in your Tacoma home at an affordable price.

Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?

October 31, 2021

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Tacoma home to you, you’re not alone.

7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

January 28, 2021

It’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many Tacoma 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.

Is Your Furnace Making Unusual Noises?

December 14, 2020

Hearing a strange sound coming from your furnace in your Tacoma home may leave you feeling nervous. Before you transition into full panic mode, it’s helpful to learn what the possible causes of the sounds continuing to echo throughout your Washington home could be.