Furnaces have a number of mechanisms allowing it to run safely and effectively, protecting your family from potential fires, low air quality, and more…
Continue ReadingYour 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). They also work to prevent internal errors from damaging large portions of your furnace. From our team here at The Tedder Company, here are six ways your furnace is…
Continue ReadingGeothermal heat pumps have been in use since the 1940s and heat and cool homes wonderfully. They use the constant temperature of the earth for their heat medium instead of the outside air temperature. In the Murfreesboro, TN, area, there are many options specific for this climate and terrain. Different models offer many possibilities for…
Continue ReadingYour furnace filter is the unsung hero of your furnace. It quietly does its job without any fuss and allows the rest of the furnace to do its job. It’s not a complicated item, but there are things you need to know about it to allow it to correctly do its job. Its Purpose The…
Continue ReadingYou just discovered there’s a puddle water on the floor in front of your furnace. What does this mean? Why would your furnace be leaking water? In most cases, it’s not a big repair, so don’t panic. It could be a few different things. However, you will need a certified professional to take a look…
Continue ReadingHomeowners generally favor heat pumps for their efficiency. However, internal errors can cause them to run extremely inefficiently. When your unit turns on and off continuously, this can drive up your energy bill significantly and damage its parts, leading to both repairs and part replacements. This phenomenon is known as short cycling. When a heat…
Continue ReadingSo you turn on your heat pump, and you smell something burning. What should you do? Who should you call first, the Murfreesboro fire department or one of our The Tedder Company heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) experts? First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone.…
Continue ReadingYou just discovered there’s a puddle water on the floor in front of your furnace. What does this mean? Why would your furnace be leaking water? It could be a few different things. In most cases, it is not a big repair, so keep calm. However, you will need one of our The Tedder Company heating,…
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