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What Is That Burning Smell Coming From My Furnace?

November 10, 2025
What Is That Burning Smell Coming From My Furnace? Photo of a technician performing maintenance on a furnace.

There is nothing scarier than switching your furnace on in the fall and catching a whiff of something burning.

If that happens to you, try to stay calm. The odor could be a harmless sign that your furnace is burning off dust at the start of the heating season in Texas. Or it could be a red flag for a more significant problem.

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Furnace Maintenance and Winter Energy Saving Tips

September 4, 2025
Furnace Maintenance and Winter Energy Saving Tips

It’s understandable that home maintenance tasks can fall by the wayside. Many homeowners in Aledo, follow the old saying: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Life gets busy, and other priorities tend to creep in each month, eating away at your time and budget.

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What Are the Basics of Furnace Filters?

March 5, 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 Glenn Aire, we know with the right furnace filter, you can save money and improve your Waterford indoor air quality (IAQ) in one fell swoop.

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Is My Furnace Overheating?

January 2, 2025
Is My Furnace Overheating?

ust about any electrical appliance has the potential to overheat, and furnaces are no exception. As a homeowner, you need to take precautions to lower the risk of an overheated unit. You should also be wary of the associated symptoms so you know when to take action.

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How Can I Make My Furnace Last Longer?

December 23, 2024
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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How Does a Gas Furnace Work?

December 12, 2024
How Does a Gas Furnace Work? Father and son talking outside on a patio.

A furnace is a big part of your life—whether you realize it or not. It keeps your Aledo home warm and can help with your indoor air quality (IAQ).

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How Do I Know I Have a Cracked Heat Exchanger?

March 15, 2024
close-up of a furnace pilot light.

Even though your furnace may look and seem fine, dangerous gases could leak into your Weatherford home and seriously affect, even kill, your family members.

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What Are Signs I Need a New Furnace?

February 29, 2024
Smiling parents with little kids laughing using smartphone together sitting on couch at home.

Our team at Glenn Aire Company wants you to understand how your furnace works and what signs you can watch for to indicate it’s time for a replacement heating system.

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How to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill

January 31, 2024
How to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill. Children laughing jumping and hugging their grandfather.

Let’s face it: running your furnace gets expensive. Heating alone accounts for over 40 percent of the average American’s utility bill, according to a US Department of Energy (DOE) analysis. Staying warm can be a costly proposition.

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What Is a Dual Fuel Heating System?

January 15, 2024
What Is a Dual Fuel Heating System? Women looking at device with serious expression.

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

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