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If your furnace is getting noisy, struggling to keep up, or creeping past that 15–20 year mark, you’re probably asking the big question:“What’s the best furnace brand to buy right now?” In 2025–2026, choosing a new gas furnace isn’t just about grabbing a familiar name and hoping for the best.

When you start shopping for a new heating and cooling system, it’s normal to feel confused — and sometimes shocked — by how far apart different HVAC quotes can be.One company might quote you $11,000, another $18,000, and a third comes in at $27,000 for what sounds like “the same”

Sometimes the cause is harmless dust burning off after your system’s been idle. Other times, it’s a sign of overheating, wiring issues, or actual smoke that needs urgent attention.This guide from Galaxy Heating & Air Conditioning explains why your furnace might trigger the smoke alarm, what’s normal, what’s not, and

If you’re planning a major HVAC upgrade, you’re probably thinking long-term:“What’s going to last longer – a traditional gas furnace or a heat pump with air handler?” Totally fair question. When you’re about to spend real money, you want to know what you’re getting into for the next 10–20+ years.

Shopping for a new HVAC system in the Bay Area can feel like alphabet soup:• SEER2• HSPF2• AFUE• …plus the old SEER/HSPF numbers in half the online articles you read. On top of that, rebates and tax credits often say things like “must be ≥ X SEER2 and Y HSPF2”

If you’ve started calling around for HVAC estimates, you’ve probably noticed something confusing:• One company says “around low five figures”• Another is closer to “upper five figures”• Everyone says they’re giving you “a good deal” So what should a new HVAC system cost in the San Francisco Bay Area in

If you’ve ever stared at a thermostat aisle (or an online cart) and thought:“Do I really need a smart thermostat, or will a regular programmable one save just as much?”…you’re not alone. The truth is a little uncomfortable: The thermostat is just a tool.The real question is: Which one makes

Your furnace or heat pump isn’t acting right. Maybe it’s noisy, maybe it’s not keeping up, or maybe you just got a repair quote that stings a little.Now you’re stuck with the big question:Do you repair what you have, or is it finally time to replace the whole HVAC system?

If your Bay Area home feels like two different climates at the same time, you’re not imagining it:• Upstairs is baking while downstairs is fine• The family room is always chilly while the bedrooms roast• One person loves it cool, another lives in hoodies And yet… you only have one