Forquer Knowledge Base

Practical heating and cooling advice to help you stay comfortable and make smart decisions for your home.

Heating & Cooling Tips You Can Actually Use

We share what we've learned from nearly 30 years of keeping Northeast Ohio homes comfortable. From seasonal maintenance advice to troubleshooting common problems, these guides are written to help you stay ahead of breakdowns and make the most of your HVAC system.

Five Great Ways to Make Your Furnace More Efficient

Fall is here and before you know it, winter will be upon us. That means it will soon be time to run your furnace. Anyone who has had to rely on a furnace for heating…

How to Prepare your HVAC System for the Fall

The overwhelming heat of summer in Akron/Canton is over! It’s time to pack away your shorts, sandals, and your blow-up pools. At long last it is time for the leaves to turn color, jack-o-lanterns, over-sized…

Cooling the Third Floor

Question: I live in a dormer type home (the ceiling is the roof pitch of the house) in Cuyahoga Falls. I have air conditioning, but it is still very hot up there all summer. Is…

A/C Tonnage

Question: I have been told my house has a 2-ton air conditioner. Does this mean my air conditioner weighs 4,000 lbs? Answer: The first air conditioning or cooling was done in theaters by hanging tons…

A/C Air filter

Question: I change my furnace air filter in the winter and the summer because I have air conditioning. Is there a filter on my air conditioner outside that needs cleaned or replaced? Answer: There is no filter…

Filter Changes

When it comes to maintaining your home, people often forget about two unseen and often unheard appliances; your furnace and air conditioner. Besides it being important to maintain those pieces of equipment at least once…