Haagsma Home Heating & Air Conditioning

02/11/2026

Where are your furnace pipes? Are they covered in snow

Before making a panic phone call for furnace repair in the middle of the night, go outside and check that the air intakes and outlets for your furnace are clear of snow. The same problem can occur with gas water heaters.

In most instances the solution is simple, clear the snow from around the intake. Better still, erect a shelter or wind break that will keep the area clear of snow, but allows air flow.

Finding your furnace intake and exhaust vents.

Stand by the furnace and look for a black or white pipe (not the metal ducts going to household heat vents) going from the furnace through an outside wall.

Make a note of where it goes through the wall and then go outside to where you think they will be.

In most homes, they will stick out several inches from the basement wall or the side of the home. Some pipes even extend up the side of the home; these will often have a curve near the end, unlike a dryer exhaust which is often flush with the wall.

07/29/2023

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03/04/2020

Retired a 25 year old furnace and water heater with a new 96% efficient gas furnace and 40 gallon water heater complete with 10 year full system peace of mind warranty

03/03/2020

Today a 40 gallon electric water heater was upgraded to 97% efficient on demand gas water heater. https://www.navieninc.com/series/npe-s

02/25/2020

Here is what happens when a furnace flame burns a hole through the back of the heat exchanger potentially causing carbon monoxide leakage. When the furnace fan comes on the pressure forces the flames back out of the burner box. Luckily the flame rollout safety switch activated and shut the furnace down. Prompting the need for an emergency service call. Upon inspection this furnace requires to be shut down immediately and a new one will be installed Tomorrow morning

12/03/2019

Have you replaced the batteries in your thermostat this year ? Now is a good time to replace them. Even though your battery indicator says they are still 1/2 full, weak or suddenly drained batteries will prevent the furnace from starting. Best to start the heating season with high quality brand name batteries.

06/02/2018

New central air conditioners starting at 39.99 plus tax per month OAC, includes a 10 year full system warranty
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02/11/2018

Where are your furnace pipes? Are they covered in snow? Lots of snow can block your vents

Before making a panic phone call for furnace repair in the middle of the night, go outside and check that the air intakes and outlets for your furnace are clear of snow. The same problem can occur with gas water heaters.

In most instances the solution is simple, clear the snow from around the intake. Better still, erect a shelter or wind break that will keep the area clear of snow, but allows air flow.

Finding your furnace intake and exhaust vents.

Stand by the furnace and look for a black or white pipe (not the metal ducts going to household heat vents) going from the furnace through an outside wall.

Make a note of where it goes through the wall and then go outside to where you think they will be.

In most homes, they will stick out several inches from the basement wall or the side of the home. Some pipes even extend up the side of the home; these will often have a curve near the end, unlike a dryer exhaust which is often flush with the wall.

08/12/2017

Replacing a 16 year old furnace in a small cramped crawl space. Not a lot of fun be we get it done