NOW OFFERING DUCT CLEANING! SERVICES PRODUCTS COMPANY SPECIALS REQUEST SERVICE Furnace Installation and Repair Furnaces and Air Handlers: Installation, Repair and Maintenance Experts Did you know there’s a big difference between a furnace and an air handler? A furnace burns fuel (typically natural gas in the Tri-Cities) and transfers the heat into a heat exchanger, while an air handler uses electricity to heat a metal coil. Both appliances then push air over the heated elements, which travels through the ducts to heat the home or building. Due to our frigid winters in the Tri-Cities, it is common to see a furnace/air conditioner combination installed in homes. It’s much more cost effective to pay for natural gas than it is to heat an electric coil when temperatures dip below freezing. However, air handlers have recently become the go-to installation due to the significant advances in heat pump technology (air handlers are typically installed with heat pumps, not air conditioners). Heat pumps have become incredibly efficient, which means less time using electricity to heat the coil in an air handler. 6 Common Furnace and Air Handler Problems Dirty Air Filter A dirty air filter forces your system to work harder to circulate the air throughout the ducts, which can cause your indoor unit to fail. It also drives up monthly energy costs. Cracked Heat Exchanger Slipped or Frayed Blower Belt Faulty Pilot Light or Electric Ignition Thermostat Malfunction Worn Ball Bearings The best way to avoid problems with your home’s most expensive appliance is to have scheduled maintenance on your heating system. But sometimes even regular service can’t prevent malfunctions. When your furnace or air handler isn’t working as it should, make sure to call a licensed professional. Chinook Heating & Air has a team of highly trained technicians with the tools and knowledge to help keep your home or business warm and comfortable during cold winter months in the Tri-Cities. Our crew is honest and reliable, providing furnace repair and service 24 hours a day, even on weekends for emergencies. Need a quick furnace repair in Kennewick? Our techs are experienced, courteous and won’t try to sell you products you don’t need. CALL NOW Need A Tune-Up? Save $67+ per year on our Comfort365 annual maintenance plan. SEE PRICING & MEMBERSHIPS SIGN UP HEATING & AIR PRODUCTS Air Scrubber Plus® American Standard Heating & Air Aprilaire 800 Steam Humidifier Laundry Scrubber® Nest Learning Thermostat TIPS & NEWS Case Study: Efficient AC Units Save Over $500 in First Year How Efficient Are Your Ducts? Repair or Replace A/C with Low Refrigerant? Contact Chinook Service hours: Emergency Service 24/7 Office hours: Mon – Fri: 7 AM – 6 PM Sat-Sun: CLOSED Office Phone: (509) 736-1121 Our Service Areas Happily servicing Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, West Richland, Benton City, Burbank, Hermiston and nearby. Read Our Reviews Our Services Air Conditioning Repair in Greater Tri Cities Air Conditioning Installation Heating and Cooling Maintenance Plan Furnace Installation and Repair Heat Pump Installation & Service Our Location Keyboard shortcuts Map Data Terms of Use © 2020 Chinook Heating & Air LIC# CHINOHA998MS