Collier's Comfort Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

Our Heater Maintenance Checklist for 2021

Monday, October 4th, 2021

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!

However, heaters require plenty of maintenance—both professionally and from homeowners themselves. If you’ve got a furnace as your primary source of heating in Fort Wayne, IN, then you’re going to want a professional to look at it before the heating season to maintain it’s efficiency and safety.

Here are a few things you can do in preparation for the heating season. Don’t forget to call our team and schedule professional maintenance as well, since that’s one of the best and most all-encompassing things you can do for your home comfort!

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Switching From Heating Mode to Cooling Mode

Monday, May 3rd, 2021

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 heating in Auburn, IN.

We’re going to talk about the inevitable switch this year between heating and cooling modes. We’ll discuss some safe practices you can take as a heat pump owner to ensure your system switches seamlessly. Also, if you run into any problems while you’re operating your heat pump, don’t hesitate to call our professionals today. We provide quality repairs at an affordable price.

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Put Your Furnace Away the Right Way

Monday, April 19th, 2021

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.

That being said, don’t just leave your heating system in the dust. You could still require furnace repair in Fort Wayne, IN but are enticed by the idea of not wanting to do anything about it until the next heating season rolls around. We’re here to tell you that’s a bad idea and that your furnace needs help sooner rather than later.

Let’s talk about ways to put your heater away before summer so that you minimize the problems that appear down the road.

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3 Great Things About Our HomeSavers Club

Monday, April 5th, 2021

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.

That’s why we invented the HomeSavers Club. Our vision was to make experiences like heating repair in Fort Wayne, IN cost less and also net you some pretty big bonuses as long as you were a part of our club. It’s an agreement, a commitment to better HVAC care and savings in the future.

We’re going to focus on three aspects of our HomeSavers Club. Hopefully, these can show you just how impressive our membership services are.

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What’s Wrong with Your Heat Pump

Monday, March 22nd, 2021

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.

However, heat pumps aren’t removed from having their own set of problems. A heat pump can require specialized heating repair in Churubusco, IN when it runs into its own problems. Keep reading as we get into what some of these problems are and why homeowners are choosing our team of heat pump experts to provide the care they need!

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End of the Season Heater FAQ

Monday, February 22nd, 2021

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 heater repair in Bluffton, IN right now but they don’t necessarily know what to look for.

So, let’s cut right to the chase. We’re going to answer some of the most common questions we get in this handy FAQ down below. Do you have additional questions that you think should be answered? Or perhaps asking questions isn’t good enough and you need a professional to help you with your heater problem? Don’t worry, give our team a call so we can help. We offer true comfort, true savings, just as our slogan says.

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Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cool Air?

Monday, February 8th, 2021

cold-coupleIt’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?

The good news is that this doesn’t necessarily mean that there is a serious problem at play.

The bad news is that there could be a serious problem at play.

In today’s post, we’re going to cover some of the possible causes of this issue that you can resolve on your own. We’ll also cover the warning signs that it is, in fact, time to call in a heating professional. So read on, and be sure to let the pros on our team know if there are any problems with your home heating in Bluffton, IN.

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3 Warning Signs That Your Furnace Is In Trouble

Monday, January 25th, 2021

furnaceInvesting in a great furnace, have it installed by qualified pros like us, and schedule routine maintenance. That’s all you need to enjoy the best heating experience possible.

Unfortunately, even the best heating experience is not a perfect heating experience. You are going to need furnace repairs in Fort Wayne, IN, at some point. Doing the above will keep those repair needs to a bare minimum, but even so—they’re coming eventually.

Staying out ahead of repair needs and contacting us for service at the first sign of trouble is definitely in your best interest. That also requires knowing some early warning signs to look for, though.  Keep these tips in mind, and reach out if you have any concerns at all about your furnace.

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4 Ways a Heater Tells You It Needs Repairs

Monday, January 11th, 2021

gas-jetsYou spent good money on your home heating system. You hired professionals to install it. And you’re smart enough to have enrolled in our HomeSaver’s Club, too. So your heater should be pretty much invincible, right?

Unfortunately, no.

Don’t get us wrong. Investing in a good system, having it professionally installed, and enrolling in a good maintenance plan will ensure you get the most reliable performance possible from your heater. However, never needing heating repairs in Fort Wayne, IN, simply is not possible. Even the best heaters serviced by the best technicians run into trouble here and there.

And that’s why we want to share some common warning signs with you today. Prompt repairs are always in your best interest.

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Why Are My Heating Bills Higher Than Normal?

Monday, December 28th, 2020

money-chimneyYou looked at the first month of your bills since your heating system turned on for the season—and you did not like what you saw. At all. You expect to see utility bills rise after the lull of the fall season between peak AC and peak heater use, but this rise is larger. What’s going on?

There are plenty of possibilities for why you’ve got the high heating cost blues, but be glad you noticed it early in the winter so you can help turn it around. In this post, we’re going to look at some reasons you have more expensive heating bills (aside from an increase in energy pieces) and what can be done about it.

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