Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out?

If you ever hear your gas furnace turn on but cannot feel any warm air blowing from the vents inside your South Carolina home, chances are the pilot light went out. This issue happens more often than not with older furnaces, and it could be a sign you are ready to upgrade your Myrtle Beach […]
How to Spot a Cracked Heat Exchanger
At Dependable Service, we take the safety of our customers in South Carolina very seriously. That’s why we want you to know how to spot a cracked heat exchanger. In your gas furnace, the heat exchanger is made of metal coils designed to absorb and transfer heat. The most common cause of a cracked heat […]
What Are Signs I Need a New Furnace?
A furnace is a major investment for any Myrtle Beach homeowner. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system sometime during home ownership. Our team at Dependable Service wants you to understand how your furnace works and what […]
Fall HVAC Maintenance
As the saying goes, “Time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are gone, moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Myrtle Beach you need to think about preparing your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for fall maintenance. Maintaining […]
How Does My Gas Furnace Work?
On a frosty winter’s day here in South Carolina, your gas furnace is hard at work, keeping your Pawleys Island home warm and cozy. Feeling grateful? You’re not alone—it’s one of the most popular forms of heating, as American as apple pie. In 1919, New Jersey inventor Alice H. Parker filed a patent for the first […]