Utah Heating Service and Repair

Most modern furnaces use electronic ignition instead of pilot lights. Furnace manufacturers eliminated standing pilots in an attempt to improve efficiency years ago. If you don’t see a pilot light, you most likely have a hot surface ignitor or electronic spark ignition. You can contact our licensed furnace technicians for additional help, getting your furnace working correctly.

Highly efficient furnaces, also known as 90+ efficiency furnaces, create condensation during system operation. This condensation can pull an extra 10-18% heat out of the gas during the secondary heat exchange process. 

These 90+ efficient furnaces are also engineered with a drainage system that drains the condensation to an appropriate drain or pump. If there is water around the furnace or on the floor, it is typically a sign of a backed-up drain or a bad secondary heat exchanger. If you notice any of these issues, you should make an inspection appointment with one of our HVAC technicians. 

No, all forced-air furnaces need electricity to operate. Modern gas furnaces either use a fan and an electronic ignition to light the burner. If you are looking for a furnace option that doesn’t require electricity, there are several Natural and Propane Gas Fireplaces that operate without electricity. These can be a good source of supplemental heat if you don’t have electrical capabilities. However, furnaces that use electricity offer the most optimal heating features. 

A lot goes into choosing the right furnace, including the price. The cost of replacement furnaces ranges depending on the size and type of furnace you are considering. You should work with an experienced estimator if you want to select the right furnace for your home. 

These estimators will assess a variety of factors, including when your home was built, the amount of insulation, windows, walls, and doors. Working with an expert, you will find the option that best fits your budget and needs. 

Our team also recommends a heat load calculation to ensure that you get the best furnace option. A good company should also provide many different brands and furnace types with price quotes for each option.

An average furnace tune-up will take about an hour from start to finish. Manwill offers a checklist of services that our technicians will use during a tune-up. This list includes recommendations from major manufacturers, as well. During every tune-up or maintenance appointment, our team will check items off the list to ensure that everything is done properly. 

Most furnaces in the state of Utah have an average life expectancy of approximately 16-18 years. If you hope for your furnace to last to its full-term, it must receive regular maintenance. A poorly maintained furnace will most likely last less time, while a well-maintained furnace may last up to 20 years.