Can a Furnace Leak Carbon Monoxide? Warning Signs and What to Do

Yes. Gas, propane, oil, and other fuel-burning furnaces can produce carbon monoxide (CO). If combustion or venting is not working safely, carbon monoxide can build up inside a home. Because CO is colorless and odorless, you cannot rely on smell to know it is present. An electric furnace does not produce carbon monoxide through combustion, […]
Why Does My Thermostat Say Aux Heat? What It Means and When to Worry

If your thermostat says AUX Heat, your heat pump has called on a secondary source of heat to help warm your home. In many cases, that is normal. Auxiliary heat may come on during colder weather, after a large thermostat adjustment, or while the heat pump is completing certain operating cycles. The bigger concern is […]