Have you recently had a new furnace installed and are now noticing a strange smell? You're not alone, because plenty of other homeowners also experience this at first. Let’s review what’s causing this smell, and when you can expect it to subside, as well as three other furnace [Continue Reading ]
It's a good thing that your plumbing is reliable. When your plumbing is making noises or is loud, you might start to worry. While some sounds are normal, others aren’t. We’ll walk you through five common sounds and how to solve them. These noises involve: Plumbing is whistling [Continue Reading ]
Your furnace is an integral part of your home. Without one, you wouldn’t be able to keep warm during cold weather. Yet furnaces can have some problems that are more typical than others. Let’s review these problems and discuss what they might cost to fix so you know [Continue Reading ]
There are a number of reasons why high-efficiency furnaces are worth the money. High-efficiency furnaces cost more at first, but you will see major savings in energy bills and an increase in your home's comfort. A high-efficiency gas furnace is often called a condensing furnace. Unlike traditional furnaces, this heating [Continue Reading ]
With cold weather approaching, you might be wondering how well your old air source heat pump is going to run this year. You might also be wondering if now is a wise time to do heat pump installation. A new air source heat pump is more energy efficient and can help [Continue Reading ]
Lennox mini-split systems are a great way to provide compact, yet effective temperature control for your home. Some models are built for air conditioning only, while heat pump models can offer both heating and cooling. But no ductless mini-split is flawless. There’s always a possibility your mini-split will [Continue Reading ]
If your furnace smells while running, it’s attempting to tell you something’s wrong. We’ve put together a list of the top six furnace smells so you can know what causes them and how to fix them. These include: Burning smell from furnace Furnace smells like burning plastic Gas smell from [Continue Reading ]
If you’re noticing a smell from your heat pump, it’s attempting to tell you that something is up. We’ve created a list of the most popular six heat pump smells, what causes them and how you can fix them. Heat pump smells musty Heat pump smells like fish [Continue Reading ]
Over time, your heat pump will take more time and energy to provide the same degree of comfort. This is a natural result of normal wear and tear. When it’s time to replace your heat pump system, taking the time to compare your options will ensure the upgrade [Continue Reading ]
A quality gas furnace can provide dependable heating for a maximum of 30 years. If you’d like a similar degree of efficiency, make sure you choose the right replacement model. But unexpected costs can dissuade homeowners from installing a furnace that can save them more money in the [Continue Reading ]
About J.L. Brady Company LLC
J.L. Brady Company LLC has offered dependable, quality service to homeowners in the Quad Cities community for over 100 years. Our experienced technicians are well-trained and knowledgeable on all HVAC products, so you’ll be confident knowing you can trust us. The team at J.L. Brady Company LLC adheres to high standards and are devoted to providing the best customer service, whether you’re looking for a new HVAC system or have to schedule maintenance on your current system. You can reach us at 309-865-5564 or arrange an appointment online to get started on your home comfort needs!
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