furnace Articles

While an air conditioner’s efficiency is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, furnace efficiency is measured by AFUE, or average fuel utilization efficiency.

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Missoula home to you, you’re not alone.

Design Air wishes more of our Montana customers knew about the simple ways to cut heating costs during the winter.

Your fuel-burning furnace has a number of mechanisms allowing it to run safely and effectively. These features prevent fires and protect your indoor air quality (IAQ).

At Design Air, our experienced team of professionals are always on hand to answer any filter questions you may have as well as to replace or clean your air filter for you.

As the leaves change color here in Montana, our team at Design Air is preparing for an important time of the year—furnace inspection season. 

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. 

On a frosty winter’s day here in Montana, your gas furnace is hard at work, keeping your Missoula home warm and cozy.

Furnaces, as you probably know, don’t last forever. Nevertheless, they can be a burden to replace, often for financial reasons. Unfortunately, at a certain point, furnaces may actually be costing you more in repairs than it would cost to replace it.

Did you finally turn your furnace on this winter only to have cold air blowing out of your vents? Or did your furnace stop working just when you started to need it most? There are a few reasons your furnace may be blowing cold air, and there a few things to check before you need…