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Some Unusual Signs of a Failing Furnace

February 7th, 2022

humidity-on-windowUnderstanding the common signs that you need furnace service in Colorado Springs, CO is a basic part of owning a furnace. But furnaces can fail in several ways, and some of the signs aren’t ones you’ll frequently find on lists of furnace repair warnings. These are often more subtle, but they can give you an early heads up that you should call our expert technicians. Repairing a furnace promptly not only protects you from getting trapped in a house with no heat, it also helps ensure the furnace operates at its safest. 

Here are several of the lesser-known signs of a furnace that’s malfunctioning…

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How a UV Air Purifier Can Help Your Home

January 24th, 2022

UV-air-purifier-lightWe’ve always spent a great deal of time indoors during the winter months in Colorado Springs. Now we’re spending more time than ever indoors, even during the other months of the year. This makes it more important than ever to maintain the best indoor air quality in our homes, and special powerful air filters and air purifiers can help you achieve the goal of the cleanest, healthiest air possible for your family.

One of the most useful types of air purifiers is the UV air purifier, also known as a UV germicidal light. If your main concern about indoor air quality in your house is the spread of germs and the presence of mold, then installing a UV germicidal light in Colorado Springs, CO may be the right option for you. Our expert team can help you find out and then handle the installation.

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Understanding Air Filter Strength

January 10th, 2022

pleated-air-filterIf you’re interested in improving your indoor air quality in Colorado Springs, CO this year—and many people are—one of the first options you’ll look at is an air filtration system. Air filters are usually the start of any indoor air quality system, since they’re effective at taking care of many of the larger particles circulating through the air and don’t use any power the way air filtration systems do. They’re safe, affordable, and for many homes can do the full air cleaning job necessary. 

To help you understand how an air filtration system installation can work for your house, we’re going to discuss the measurement of filtration strength. Filters come in a wide range of strengths, from simple mesh filters you find in window ACs to powerful industrial filters used to protect clean rooms and hospitals. What will work for your home? You can trust our experts to help you answer this question.

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Why Indoor Air Quality Drops in Winter

December 27th, 2021

airflow-diagramThe winter season is here, and with it comes the reality of living in a colder environment—yet we’re cooped up indoors.

One of the most common complaints about this time of year is that indoor air quality drops significantly. That makes you more susceptible to respiratory problems like allergies or asthma.

This blog post will discuss why this happens and what you can do to keep your home healthy during these cold months. You also find who you can contact when you need to improve your indoor air quality in Colorado Springs, CO.

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When Is a Furnace Repair for an Old Furnace Too Expensive?

December 13th, 2021

home-basement-furnacePeople don’t usually have any sentimental attachment to the furnace that heats their homes: these are functional items, although they serve a vital function. But people still find it hard to make the choice to replace an aging furnace because of the costs involved. “Why not just keep repairing it?” they think. The problem is that repairs can turn out to be far more costly than investing in replacing the furnace. 

We’ll take a look at this common conundrum. If you have an old furnace, when is it too pricey to continue with furnace repair in Colorado Springs, CO?

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Some Important Gas Furnace Basics

November 15th, 2021

furnace-testingDo you know how your gas furnace works? You probably have a basic idea: gas burners heat the air and this air goes into the ductwork to the rooms. You don’t need to have more complex knowledge than that to enjoy heat from your furnace, especially since you’ll need to have professionals handle any services you need for it. 

But you can benefit from knowing more about the basics of how your furnace works. More knowledge makes it easier to understand when the furnace is malfunctioning and requires service. It can also help you with safe practices.

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What Do Odd Smells From Your Furnace Mean?

November 1st, 2021

Girl-pinching-her-noseTemperatures have dropped down to the point where you’ve probably turned on your home’s furnace at least once—and you can expect it to stay running for longer stretches as we move into another cold winter. 

When your furnace first turned on, you probably noticed a dusty burning smell coming from the vents. Strange odors coming from your furnace are often warning signs that something is wrong with it and will require calling our professionals to inspect the furnace and see if you need heating repair in Monument, CO

Below, we’ll look at what these odd smells could mean and when to act on them.

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A Vital Safety Reminder About Gas Furnaces!

October 18th, 2021

furnaceAs winter approaches, it’s time to talk about your gas furnace. It will soon start its steady work of keeping your family cozy and safe during another chilly winter in Colorado. We want you to enjoy the best possible performance from your gas furnace, but even more importantly we want you to enjoy a safe performance from it. 

Although a gas furnace isn’t an inherently dangerous thing to have in your house, you do need to take some safety precautions each year to ensure it stays operating safely. Our technicians are here to help you with the necessary maintenance work the furnace needs in fall, as well as any furnace repair in Monument, CO you may need during the upcoming winter.

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Comparing the Electric Furnace to the Heat Pump: Which Wins?

October 4th, 2021

heating-elementGas furnaces are the top choice for a home furnace in Colorado Springs, CO. They’re powerful, provide heat fast, and the price of natural gas makes them less expensive to run than many other heating systems. But gas furnaces have an important restriction: they need a natural gas line to run.

For homes without natural gas, the choice for central heating comes down to two choices: an electric furnace or a heat pump. Which is better?

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How You Can Make Your Heating Cost Less This Year

September 20th, 2021

piles-of-moneyPlenty of locals enjoy the wintertime in Colorado Springs. For many, it’s their favorite time of the year. But no matter how much you enjoy the winter, you still need a warm house through the season, and keeping a house warm can get costly.

It doesn’t have to be too costly, however! We’ve put together a few tips for lowering your big heating budget from last year to one that’s more manageable. 

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