SOLVING THE MYSTERY: HOW OLD IS MY FURNACE?

by susan.denisi | Nov 1, 2023 | Furnace, Age, Heating Unit, Maintenance, Manufacturer, Owner's Manual, Repair, Replacement, Warranty

Your furnace plays a critical role in keeping your home warm and comfortable, especially during the colder months. However, just like any appliance, furnaces have a limited lifespan, too. So, whether you are moving into a new home or your current furnace has been...

WHAT IS THE COMPLETE HVAC WINTER EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS GUIDE?

by susan.denisi | Feb 1, 2023 | Emergency Plan, Backup Plan, Cold Weather, Efficiency, Fireplace, Furnace, Gas Meter, Generator, Heat Pump, Heating System, Insulate, Lighter, Outdoor, Portable Heater

Many things can go wrong in winter, such as heating system failures or power outages, or even road blockages due to inclement weather. When situations like these arise, they can leave us feeling helpless and vulnerable. To alleviate stress, it is a good idea to be...

HOW DO I RELIGHT MY FURNACE’S PILOT LIGHT?

by susan.denisi | Jan 1, 2023 | Cool Air, Blown Out, Burner, Columbus, Five Star, Flame, Furnace, Gone Out, HVAC, Lighter, Ohio, Pilot, Pilot Light, Relight

If your furnace is blowing cool air, you are likely dealing with an extinguished pilot light. Although this can be quite frustrating, it is not an uncommon occurrence. This is something we see happening often in the HVAC industry. Sometimes, uninvited drafts are the...

WHAT ARE 7 INSIGHTFUL REASONS YOUR HVAC SYSTEM MAY ACT UP THIS WINTER?

by susan.denisi | Dec 1, 2022 | Air Filter, Carbon Monoxide, Columbus, Cycling, Emergency Services, Five Star, Frozen Pipes, Furnace, HVAC, Ohio, Pilot Light, Restricted Airflow, Thermostat, Winter

Ohio is well known for its cold weather. We are in the coldest season of the year, and temperatures sure have dropped! We are now donning our coziest of clothes, using extra fuzzy blankets for warmth at night, and overall, just trying to stay warm and toasty as much...

What Is the History of the Modern Furnace?

by susan.denisi | Mar 11, 2022 | Blog, Columbus, Furnace, Heating, HVAC, OH, Ohio, Winter

Today our heating experts at Five Star Heating & Cooling Group take us through the history of the modern furnace. Since the beginning of time, staying warm has always been means for human survival. So let’s dive right into it and discover how we achieved the...

What To Do If Your Heat Goes Out This Winter?

by susan.denisi | Feb 18, 2022 | Blog, Columbus, Five Star, Furnace, Heating, HVAC, Maintenance, OH, Ohio, Repair, Thermostat, Tips & Tricks, Winter

Five Star Heating & Cooling Group understands the importance and responsibility homeowners shoulder regarding your furnace’s seasonal upkeep. Of course, no one wants their furnace to go out in the middle of the winter. But unfortunately, life happens, and...