This is a difficult question but one that we hope to answer fully in this blog post. The truth is that yes, heating systems are too complex these days for average homeowners to try and make DIY repairs on, regardless of how handy they might be. Back 40 years ago it might make sense that simple heating systems could be fixed by a handy homeowner and a manual, but these days things are a lot more complicated due to a few reasons.
From energy efficiency to the newer technology that we utilize to more precisely control our comfort, heating repair in New Haven, IN is now a service that needs to be done by professionals. Without professional service, you could risk voiding your expensive warranty, damaging your system, or even causing a full heater breakdown due to just bumping an extremely sensitive component.
Let’s talk about why heating systems are more complicated than they used to be.
It’s that time of year where air conditioners slowly wane out of conversation and the new hot topic to talk about is furnaces. Gas furnaces are the most common way to heat a home in the United States, and in the last few years they’ve only gotten more popular and efficient. New technological strides and the movement away from oil heating has given gas furnaces the prominence as the top contender for the heating system of the year.
One huge part of furnace maintenance inspections is the cleaning and adjusting of the system. Over time, a furnace system can get dirty or backed up with soot and grime that will ultimately inhibit the efficiency and efficacy of the equipment. This can be fixed with routine maintenance, or more specifically, with routine system cleaning.
It’s heating season! Or at least it’s quickly becoming heating season. There’s not a particular date that we just decide to switch our systems from cooling to heating, it really depends on each individual homeowner’s comfort preferences. If you’re really not happy with temperatures that dip below 50 degrees, then you might start the heater early than another homeowner. To each their own!
If you’re a heat pump owner, you’re probably already familiar with the phrase “heating and cooling mode.” This is what we use to differentiate between the different types of comfort your heat pump provides. In the winter, we depend on heat pumps to run in “heating mode” to bring warm temperatures into our home. In the summer, the “cooling mode” is responsible for removing the heat and keeping our homes air-conditioned. That being said, there are a few things to remember when it comes to 
It’s been a rough few months but we think it’s time to talk about some good news. The heating season is finally over, and we’re excited to finally get outside and do some fun activities. Everyone is excited about doing something outdoors this year, and as temperatures get warmer, it will only get easier to enjoy the sun and have fun.
Let’s be honest, savings and HVAC contractor aren’t two phrases that homeowners use together very often. People tend to think of HVAC service as a heavy expense, where it either costs a lot, or costs a little bit less than a lot. HVAC systems are expensive, and the cost of heating or cooling your entire home can be great, but that doesn’t mean you can’t save enough money to spend elsewhere in your life.
Heat pumps are amazing. Who would have thought thirty years ago that we would use refrigeration technology to keep our homes comfortable for the entire year? Being able to move heat from one location to another isn’t just nice for keeping our food cold, it’s also a great method for keeping our homes warm in the winter. If you haven’t looked into heat pump technology, we highly advise you do so, since they’re becoming much more than just an alternative way of heating a home.
It’s getting to be the end of heating season here in Indiana, but you’re not out of the woods yet. We’re still getting inundated with call after call asking questions about strange noises, funky smells, and just poor performance from heating systems. The truth is that many homeowners might need 
It’s one of the most frustrating realizations that you’ll ever have. You notice that you’re not as comfortable as you’d expect in your home. So you walk over the to the thermostat, but stop halfway there. You just passed a vent and—there’s cold air coming out of it! What the heck? Your heater is running! And the air is cool! What gives?