Heating

Importance of a Fall Furnace Tune-Up We are heading into another Kansas winter. And as we all know, it’s hard to predict what could happen. Will we get significant snow? Could we have an ice storm? Will your furnace die on the coldest night in Wichita? Unfortunately, that is a problem that is bound to happen to some Wichita area…

A Dangerous Furnace Problem that Can’t Be Ignored What Causes a Heat Exchanger to Crack? The main reason why a heat exchanger becomes cracked is due to the unit overheating. If the furnace isn’t getting sufficient airflow, the exchanger gets too hot and literally cracks under the pressure of continual expanding and contracting. One reason why the airflow may become…

How to Lower Your Heating Bill During the frigid Wichita winter months, you and your family likely has but one concern: to stay warm.  But after one month of cranking up your heater to reach that goal, you may take a look at your heating bill and decide that perhaps it’s better to freeze. Fear not, the comfort specialists here…

DIY Heating Tips That Can Keep Your System Running Smoothly for Years to Come As any of the experts here at Fenix Heating & Cooling in Wichita would tell you, proper maintenance of your furnace, gas or otherwise, is key to prolonging its life. There are some things that only our qualified technicians can do, but there are plenty of…

You can’t predict when a heater problem will arise, but there are almost always telltale signs that warn of possible issues and allow time to have them addressed before the entire unit needs to be replaced. You don’t have to be a pro to notice them either, you just have to know what to look for. Here are a the…