Heating FAQs

Heating FAQs

At what temperature should I set my thermostat to save the most money?

This question depends largely on what you feel most comfortable with in your home. Most families will set their thermostat to 68 degrees in the winter. Businesses often set theirs as high as 72 degrees to make customers who have been out in the cold more comfortable. Keep in mind that maintaining good humidity can reduce the need for heat and allow you to maintain a lower thermostat setting.

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My heat isn’t working. Can I use an electric burner or my oven to heat the house?

Never use a non–heating appliance to heat your home. If you have electric heat, the risk of someone getting burned or a fire starting is high. If you have gas, you may even risk a gas leak or the possibility of a fire. If you do not have heat, call a professional immediately for emergency service on your heating system. If your lack of heat is due to electricity or gas outage, call your utility provider and then leave your home to find somewhere safe with heat.

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What is the difference between furnace and boiler heat?

A furnace operates by heating air within the furnace unit and then circulating it through your home through a blower via ducts. The warm air is transported through vents in the rooms of your house to keep you warm.

A boiler is different in that it heats water to just short of boiling (about 180 degrees) and then circulates the hot water throughout your home through pipes in radiators or baseboard heaters. There are also steam boilers that will heat the water beyond boiling and use the resulting steam to heat your home via radiators.

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How many years will my boiler or furnace last?

It will vary depending on the type of system, the amount it’s used and the environment where you live. However, most heating systems will last for 15 years and if well maintained, they will often last between 20–25 years. High quality equipment that has been well maintained and cared for over the years may even last longer than that.

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Can I use a wood stove or fireplace to supplement my heating?

If you have a stove or fireplace, in a den or living room, it can help to reduce your heating costs in that room. However, it will only work if the thermostat reading is taken in the vicinity of the fireplace. If there are thermostats in bedrooms or the kitchen where the heat is not fully circulated, your heater may still turn on and use energy.

If you use a fireplace in the winter, make sure you have it properly cleaned and maintained at least once a year. A dirty fireplace or clogged flue can result in carbon monoxide buildup or the spread of fire in your home.

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Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling offers top quality, professional HVAC services from Canton to Chamblee across North Georgia.

MAINTAIN

Keeping you in your ideal comfort zone keeps us in business. Our regularly scheduled maintenance visits are affordable, dependable and professional.

REPAIR

Customers are always complimenting us on our service and heating and cooling repairs. But instead of getting a big head about it, we put our heads down and try a little harder. It’s all the little things we do that set us apart from those giant HVAC companies.

REPLACE

Is your system more than 10 years old? Are you spending money on repairs? Are your energy bills going up? Use this Grid to weigh up these factors when deciding whether to repair or replace your heating or cooling system. Or, simply give us a call and we’ll give you an expert, truthful opinion you can trust.

The most comforting thing we offer is the truth. Honestly.

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– Because regular maintenance can lower your bills and extend the life of your equipment.

Twelve years is a long time.

And it’s also how long our warranty is on parts and labor on all Daikin products. Daikin is a global leader for indoor comfort, with millions of systems installed throughout the world. That is why this warranty is one of the best in the industry. Call us for more information.

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