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Beware a Cracked Heat Exchanger in Your Furnace

Monday, November 16th, 2020
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Are you one of the many homeowners in our area using a gas-powered furnace to keep your home warm this fall and winter? This is a great choice, and actually is still the most popular option among homeowners nationwide. This is especially true for climates like ours, with a need for a powerful heating system that will keep residents warm no matter what the weather has to throw our way.

Furnaces are cost-effective, and a great choice for many individuals. But when not properly maintained and serviced, furnaces can become dangerous. This is actually the case for any gas-powered appliance in your home. While they won’t be dangerous by nature, skipping important tune-ups or ignoring an aging furnace can certainly lead to operational and safety issues. One of these potential issues is a cracked heat exchanger.

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We’re Not Your Average Heating Contractor

Monday, November 2nd, 2020

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of a “professional heating contractor,” or “professional heater repair in Littleton, CO?” Is it the high prices that come with premium service? Or perhaps it’s the frustration of narrowing down your top favorite heating companies and seeing which ones fit well with you? Both of these can be frustrating, so we understand how you got into this conundrum.

However, while you might know that you need professional heater repair, we’d like to make the case that you need our professional heater repair service. That’s because we offer a wide variety of benefits that actually make it worth it to go into business with us. We’re not just banking on you needing a pro and calling the first number you see—you’re smarter than that!

Keep reading as we go into some detail about what makes our company different.

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An Unexpected Cause of AC Trouble

Monday, August 24th, 2020
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Homeowners often don’t realize this–or perhaps they’re even in a little bit of denial about it–but a dirty air filter can actually cause a great deal of trouble for their air conditioners.

Now, you’ve probably seen us talk about dirty air filters before–we recommend changing yours every 1-3 months. But it’s probably not for the reason you think. The reason we suggest this is not for your indoor air quality like you might assume, but to protect the air conditioner itself.

You see, this filter is in place to block particles and contaminants from damaging the inside of your HVAC system by pummeling it or jamming the fan. When an AC system is too dirty, it can accumulate a lot of problems. Read on to learn more about what these problems are.

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Tips to Spot an AC in Disrepair

Monday, August 10th, 2020
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We recently posted about the different sounds that indicate a need for AC repair. Strange or unfamiliar noises are certainly something to be aware of, but this is not the only sign of an air conditioner that needs repair.

Of course, just like a car or any other important piece of machinery, you can avoid the worst of repair needs with routine maintenance. This is a service we typically recommend in the spring before you need your air conditioner the most. But consistency is really what’s most important when it comes to your annual tune-ups. And still, even with maintenance, it’s good to know the signs that you need repair so you can give us a call right away. These signs include:

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