How Does a Gas Furnace Work?

In this part of the country, gas furnaces are pretty common. Many homeowners know a little bit about gas furnaces, but don’t really understand how the system works. Cates Heating and Cooling wants our customers to know just how this important piece of equipment in their home works to keep them comfortable when it is […]
How Does an Electric Furnace Work?

There are numerous different kinds of furnaces, and they all tend to work a little differently than each other. Electric furnaces are unique machines, and Cates Heating and Cooling realizes that some people may not really understand how an electric furnace works to heat their home—especially in an area where gas furnaces are more common. […]
Why Is My Heater Blowing Cold Air?

When it is cold outside, the last thing you want is to be bombarded by cold air in your home. Sometimes, heaters stop functioning properly and deliver cold air instead of warm. This can be caused by a few different things, and Cates Heating and Cooling in Lenexa, Kansas, wants you to be aware of […]
Humidity in a Healthy Home: How to Adjust Humidity for Winter

Fall and winter tend to bring about dry air. As the air in your home dries out, you will notice changes, such as static electricity and dry, irritated throats. To keep your home comfortable and safe, it is important to understand humidity and how it should be set for these colder, drier months. Cates Heating […]