Category: Heating

If you live in Colorado, your home’s furnace is an essential appliance for much of the year. If you’ve ever had to live with no heat in a Colorado winter for any length of time you know just how crucial that thing is, so it’s important to keep it in good shape and keep an eye out for potential issues. Here are some of the most common furnace problems that you may experience (but hopefully not.)
A Cracked Heat Exchanger
A gas furnace…

Your furnace is the heart of your heating system. To keep your system going strong, and to avoid any potential costly repairs down the road, it’s important to maintain and monitor your HVAC system. Here are some important tips for HVAC and furnace maintenance.
Clean or Change Your Air Filter
A dirty air filter can cause a lot of problems in your home. If it’s just a little bit dirty, it won’t filter out contaminants as effectively…

Water heaters make life so much easier. We depend on them for bathing, for cleaning dishes and for washing clothes. To keep your water heater in top shape, some maintenance is required. Most water heaters come with detailed maintenance instructions but manuals do get lost, and some of them are not exactly user-friendly. Here are a few basic instructions for maintaining your water heater.

Lower the Temperature
Many water heaters are set at…

If you live in Colorado, your HVAC system is absolutely crucial in the winter. You need to be prepared for any issues that may arise. Here’s an overview of some of the most common HVAC problems that occur during the winter months.

Pipes and Coils Can Freeze
Low temperatures can freeze the water in your HVAC’s coils, and inside the line that drains condensation, called the condensate drain line. When freezing water expands it can cause…

Before every winter, furnace maintenance should be performed. A failing furnace can cause a lot of stress and discomfort to you and your family. Here are a few essential steps to prepare your furnace for winter.

Service Your Furnace’s Air Filters
Air filters help to remove dust, pollen, germs, various small fibers, and other material from the air circulated by your heating system. When these filters are dirty or clogged, this inhibits…

As fall returns and the weather starts to get chilly, you’ll find yourself switching from air conditioning to heating. Are you having flashbacks to last winter, when your furnace struggled to keep your family comfortable? You could keep repairing it—or you could throw in the towel and replace your furnace this season. Here’s how to tell if a heating system replacement could be in your best interest.
Your Furnace is Getting Old
Most…

You have become familiar with how your AC unit sounds after years of operation, so a new buzzing noise coming from the indoor or outdoor unit may startle you. Learn some of the potential causes for air conditioner buzzing and whether you need a professional HVAC technician to repair it.
Electrical Issues
An underlying electrical problem is the most likely reason for an air conditioner to buzz. If the electrical current escapes its intended…

Today, homeowners are doing everything to conserve energy by making their homes more energy efficient. Energy efficiency is not only ideal for the environment but will also save you money in the long run.

Even the Department of Energy has developed an energy score rating system. This system reflects on the energy efficiency of your home based on the structure of your home, the heating, cooling, and hot water systems. Here’s how to increase…