Warm fall days make winter seem far away, but overnight Newport News can get chilly fast.  It’s nice to keep your windows open to air the house out, but after a few nippy mornings, you’ll be ready turn on your heating system for the first time of the season.

Most everyone notices a burning smell or odor emanating from their heater the first time they turn it on for the winter season.  Sometimes it is so strong, homeowners get concerned.

During the summer months, dust particles settle on the heating elements of your furnace.  Your furnace is burning off the dust and producing the burning smell. [Read more…]