Robbins Heating & Air Conditioning Blog : Posts Tagged ‘Heating System Replacement’

Why You Had Higher Heating Costs This Winter … And What to Do About Them

Monday, March 4th, 2024
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In the quest for a warm and cozy home during the chilly winter months, the last thing anyone wants is a surprise spike in heating costs. Unfortunately, many homeowners find themselves grappling with this issue, scratching their heads as they receive higher-than-expected energy bills. 

In this blog post, we’ll explore the common culprits behind escalated heating expenses and shed light on what you can do to address them. If you’ve been wondering why your heating costs soared this winter, read on to uncover potential reasons and discover effective solutions. You can trust us to help you improve your heating in Colorado Springs, CO.

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Mid-Season Furnace Replacement? If You Need It, Absolutely!

Monday, January 22nd, 2024
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Picture this: It’s the middle of winter, and the frosty air outside seeps through every crack in your home. You shiver as you wrap yourself in blankets, wondering if your furnace can make it through another season. The thought of replacing it now might seem daunting, but it’s essential to recognize when your furnace is failing, too old, or potentially unsafe. 

We’ll explore the signs that indicate it’s time to replace your furnace during the winter months and how we can help you stay warm and safe with a quality furnace replacement in Colorado Springs.

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Making Sense of Furnace Efficiency Ratings

Monday, November 13th, 2023
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When it comes to choosing a new furnace for your home, the array of efficiency ratings can feel overwhelming. What do all these numbers mean, and how do you decide which furnace is right for you? 

In this guide, we’ll break down furnace efficiency ratings, explain how they’re measured in modern units, and offer advice on choosing the optimal efficiency level for your needs. You’ll be more informed when you need a furnace replacement in Monument.

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

Monday, 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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A Vital Safety Reminder About Gas Furnaces!

Monday, 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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How You Can Make Your Heating Cost Less This Year

Monday, 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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Thinking About the Future of Your Home Heating This Spring

Monday, April 19th, 2021

furance-checked-by-technicianWe’re still experiencing cool weather here in Colorado Springs, even though we’re a few weeks into the spring season. Although 45°F can seem warm compared to the extremes of winter, that’s still too cold to shut off your heating system yet, and a long way from having to turn on the AC. 

Nevertheless, we’re moving into the winding-down-period for heating, so if you need heater repair in Colorado Springs, CO, please don’t hesitate to call us to get it done. You don’t want to shut down your furnace or other heating system when it still needs repair service. This is part of the planning for the future of your home heating as we transition into the warmer months of the middle of the year. We have a few more tips for thinking about home heating for the coming winters—spring is a great time to have upgrades and replacements done.

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Furnace Replacement Choice: The Condensing Furnace

Monday, April 5th, 2021

money-home-teeter-totterYou may be looking to get a new furnace installed when the weather finally turns warm and you won’t need any heating for the house. Spring is definitely a good time to arrange for furnace service in Colorado Springs, CO to replace an old one. You can take the time to look through the options and work with our technicians to find the best new system to meet your needs.

One option you may wish to consider is the condensing furnace, a type of high-efficiency gas furnace that’s become a popular choice for new installations. 

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How Long You Can Expect to Keep Your Furnace?

Monday, March 22nd, 2021

Gas-FurnaceYour home’s furnace is one of its most important parts—and it’s something you’ll think about every day through a cold Colorado Springs winter. When your furnace is doing its job and keeping your family cozy and safe, it’s easy to imagine that it will always keep up the good work. 

But of course it can’t. At some point in the future, and possibly as soon as this year, the furnace will need to be replaced. How many years can you expect to get from your current furnace?

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Should There Be Rust on My Furnace?

Monday, January 25th, 2021

furnace-oldSimple answer: no. But it can happen, and when it does it means you need furnace service in Woodland Park, CO

Rust and other types of corrosion are almost always bad news for any metal appliance because they weaken the metal. Rust is often an indicator of advanced system age or a failure of another part of the appliance designed to prevent corrosion. These are all true of a natural gas furnace. We’ll go deeper into what this means below. Just please don’t allow rust to stay on your furnace without taking steps to see what’s wrong and what the next step is. 

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