Robbins Heating & Air Conditioning Blog : Archive for February, 2023

The Struggle is Real: Is Your Heat Pump Worn Down?

Monday, February 20th, 2023
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We’re well into the heating season and in chilly Colorado Springs, that means you’ve been using your heat pump for a while now. Hopefully, you’re content with your home heating system and it’s kept your home warm and toasty all winter. If your heat pump hasn’t been performing as well as you’d like, it might be time to call us for heat pump service

Some homeowners put off calling for repairs because they’re afraid that they’ll be told their heat pump needs to be replaced. This shouldn’t be a reason to make do with lackluster performance. Let’s go over some signs of common heat pump issues, when they warrant repairs, and when it might be time to consider replacing a worn-down heat pump. 

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How to Know When to Replace Your Boiler

Monday, February 6th, 2023
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If you have a boiler in your home that’s nearing the end of its lifespan, you’ve got a bit of a dilemma on your hands. If you’ve been happy with the solid service and reliability your boiler has provided, you may be wondering if you should get a new one when the time comes or replace it with a different kind of system.

A boiler usually outlasts other types of heating systems such as gas furnaces, electric furnaces, and heat pumps. But a boiler won’t run forever and perhaps you’ve needed boiler repair in Colorado Springs too often for your liking. Once you’ve had 15-20 years of solid service from your home’s boiler, perhaps it’s time to consider having it replaced. Let’s go over the signs that you have a boiler that’s ready for retirement. 

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