Gas Furnace Articles

How Can I Make My Furnace Last Longer?

March 15, 2025
How Can I Make My Furnace Last Longer?

The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity.

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7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

January 24, 2025
Technician performing maintenance on a heat pump.

Our team at Hamstra Heating & Cooling wants to help you be prepared by providing the following furnace maintenance tips.

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How Do I Know When I Need a New Furnace?

January 17, 2025
How Do I Know When I Need a New Furnace?

Let’s face it—there’s never a good time for the heat to go out in your Arizonia home. You certainly don’t want to wait until your heating system stops working for you to realize you need a replacement! Furnaces are not designed to last forever, so it’s helpful to know when you should be replacing yours. But how exactly will you know when it’s time?

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Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?

December 20, 2024
Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home? Photo of a family of three freezing in their home, huddled under blankets to keep warm.

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Tucson 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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What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

November 22, 2024
What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace? Photo of a man sitting on his couch, looking outside seemingly concerned.

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 Oro Valley home.

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Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out?

October 18, 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 Arizona home, chances are the pilot light went out.

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Video – Check Your Furnace Pilot Light

January 24, 2024
Video - Check Your Furnace Pilot Light. Drawing of pilot light.

Your furnace may be blowing cold air because the pilot light has gone out. Call us or request service online to have it properly fixed. This is indicative of a bigger problem that requires professional help.

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Schedule Your Annual Furnace Inspection Now

October 4, 2023
Schedule Your Annual Furnace Inspection Now - Handsome African American construction foreman or building contractor stands in front of home that is being built for charity. Volunteers are working on the home in the background. He hsi wearing a hard hat, safety glasses and volunteer t-shirt.

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

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How Does My Gas Furnace Work?

November 20, 2022
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Hamstra Heating & Cooling is pleased to offer second-to-none heating and cooling services. Our certified HVAC specialists can perform repairs, maintenance, and installations. For prompt assistance, call our Tucson, Arizona, office at 520.629.9833 or request service online.

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