Furnace Articles

What Are the Basics of Furnace Filters?

March 12, 2025
What Are the Basics of Furnace Filters?

Furnace filters. They’re one of those items not really on the top of everyone’s minds, but they are important and can have a big impact. At Stout Heating & Air Conditioning, we know with the right furnace filter, you can save money and improve your China Grove indoor air quality (IAQ) in one fell swoop.

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How Do I Know When It’s Time to Buy a New Furnace?

February 28, 2025
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Opt for an ENERG STAR® qualified furnace—these can be up to 15 percent more efficient than traditional furnaces, according to ENERGY STAR.

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7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

February 14, 2025
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Our team at Stout Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. wants to help you be prepared by providing the following furnace maintenance tips.

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How to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill

January 17, 2025
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Heating alone accounts for over 40 percent of the average American’s utility bill, according to a US Department of Energy (DOE) analysis.

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Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out?

December 30, 2024
Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out?

If you ever hear your gas furnace turn on but cannot feel any warm air blowing from the vents inside your North Carolina home, chances are the pilot light went out.

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How Does a Gas Furnace Work?

December 17, 2024
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Our highly trained Stout HVAC professionals are here to explain things in more depth and lend a hand with any furnace issue that arises.

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Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?

November 29, 2024
Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home? Family of three freezing in their home, huddled under a blanket to keep warm.

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your China Grove home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room, causing spotty heating or cooling.

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5 Ways to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill

October 29, 2024
5 Ways to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill. Pigy Bank

When the temperature gets low, your energy bill gets high. That’s because you spend more time indoors during the winter. And we don’t blame you—it can get pretty cold here in North Carolina.

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Schedule Your Annual Furnace Inspection Now

September 27, 2024
Schedule Your Annual Furnace Inspection Now

What ’s at the top of your fall to-do list? Make sure it is your furnace.
Prepping your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for winter in North Carolina not only enhances your safety and your furnace’s efficiency, it can help keep your repair budget in line during cold weather.

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What Is a Dual Fuel Heating System?

January 31, 2024
What Is a Dual Fuel Heating System? Women looking at device with serious expression.

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

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How to Spot a Cracked Heat Exchanger

December 29, 2023
How to Spot a Cracked Heat Exchanger. Man coughs in his elbow while sitting on sofa at home.

At Stout Heating & Air Conditioning, we take the safety of our customers in North Carolina very seriously. That’s why we want you to know how to spot a cracked heat exchanger.

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Furnace Flue Tips

November 30, 2023
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Even though our Stout Heating & Air Conditioning heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) experts are always here for you, as a China Grove homeowner, you should know at least a little something about your heating and cooling system. Knowledge is power after all.

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What Are the Different Types of Furnaces?

November 15, 2023
What Are the Different Types of Furnaces? - Man Repairing Furnace.

This winter, you’re hoping to have a brand new furnace to keep you warm. But there are so many furnaces to choose from. You’re left wondering, which is the right one for your Salisbury home?

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What Are Furnace Filters?

January 16, 2023
A furnace filter is installed. What Are Furnace Filters?

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

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Why Are Signs I Need a New Furnace?

October 17, 2022
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A furnace is a major investment for any Rockwell homeowner. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system sometime during home ownership.

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Why Won’t My Furnace Stop Running?

February 10, 2022
Why Won’t My Furnace Stop Running?

Is your furnace blowing air without pause? If so, you’re probably feeling a bit concerned. First, your Salisbury house most likely feels like an oven. On top of that, your utility bill will be considerably higher with your furnace constantly running. Believe it or not, this is a fairly common problem our professionals at Stout Heating and Air Conditioning see frequently, so you don’t need to worry.

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Video- Upgrade Your Furnace

December 16, 2021
Video- Upgrade Your Furnace

Upgrade your furnace for increased energy efficiency and heating cost reduction.

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Heat Pump Versus Furnace

February 25, 2021
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Looking to install a new heater in your China Grove home? Your two most popular choices are a heat pump and a furnace. Each one has advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other.

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What Are Signs I Need a New Furnace?

November 30, 2020
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Our team at Stout Heating & Air Conditioning wants you to understand how your furnace works.

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7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

October 16, 2020
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It’s easy to pass by your furnace every day and not notice it. Take the time to look at your overall system, especially in the fall, to see if you notice anything obviously amiss.

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How Does My Gas Furnace Work?

December 13, 2019
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Natural gas furnaces typically use a combination of methane and other carbon-based gases.

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