Heating services are vital for keeping your furnace or boiler up and running during the depths of winter, just as air conditioning services are necessary to keep your home cool and comfortable in the summer. Ideally, your HVAC system will work as expected every time. We recommend periodic maintenance sessions from a qualified service to help with that.
Collier's Comfort Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category
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Monday, February 12th, 2018Don’t Wait to Schedule Furnace Repair Services
Monday, January 29th, 2018We’re in the throes of winter here in Fort Wayne, IN, which means your household furnace is likely performing daily duty in an effort to keep your home comfortable. If your system needs repairs, you need to schedule them sooner rather than later. The more time goes on with your furnace operating with a problem, the more likely the damage is to spread and the greater the likelihood that it will shut down completely: requiring immediate action before your home resembles an ice box.
Troubleshoot Before Calling in an HVAC Service
Monday, January 15th, 2018
Winter means freezing cold temperatures on a daily basis, which means that your HVAC system is going to be put to the test for months on end. When trouble occurs, you can’t waste a moment of time getting it addressed. Your home’s temperature can drop precipitously and present a health issue as well as a comfort issue.
However, while waiting on a heating problem isn’t an option, you should always take a moment to make sure that a heating repair service is required. Laymen should never attempt to diagnose a problem with their heater: they contain delicate components (and possibly dangerous ones such as gas lines) and require formal training and licensing to address.
How to Cut Down on Monthly Heating Costs
Monday, January 1st, 2018
Winter is officially here, and the new year brings with it higher heating costs as we run our systems every day to keep our homes comfortable. To a certain extent, higher monthly heating costs are inevitable in an environment like ours. We’re running our heaters a lot — out of necessity from the cold weather — and that means higher heating bills by default. Just because you’re paying more, however, doesn’t mean you should pay more than you should, however. With a few judicious steps, you can help cut down on those costs while saving your heating system a lot of wear and tear.
Cut Down on High Heater Bills this Winter
Monday, December 4th, 2017
Winters in our neck of the woods are very cold, and we’re only now just starting to get a taste of it. Your heating system has likely been running regularly for some time now, and daily use will soon be an absolute necessity. The bad news is that it means your heating bills will almost certainly go up, since you’ll be using the system much more than you would in the summer. But just because you’re paying a higher bill doesn’t mean you should pay more than you should, and the good news is that there are3 a number of ways to cut down on high heater bills this winter.
Signs Your Heating System Needs Replacing
Monday, November 20th, 2017
With the weather getting colder every day, you’re going to need the heater in your home to run like clockwork every day. A breakdown in the middle of the winter can be far more than a nuisance: it can pose an active health risk. And if your heating system is older, then you need to consider very carefully whether it can handle another freezing Indiana winter effectively. If it can’t, then now is the time to get it replaced, while the weather is still comparatively warm and you have time to schedule a replacement session at your leisure.
In the Market for a New Heater? Consider These Alternatives
Monday, November 6th, 2017
If your home needs a new heating system. now is the ideal time to discuss your installation options. Winter is not yet here, and while temperatures are falling steadily, you still have a few weeks to plan for the replacement and get your new heating system ready to go by the time the weather really takes a turn. Most homes in the area rely on either forced-air furnaces or traditional boilers to keep warm in the winter.
Both models are inexpensive and reliable, and if they have worked well for your home, there’s no reason to change. But they’re not the only types of heating system out there, and if your home struggles with a forced-air furnace or boiler, you might consider one of the following alternative types of heater to install instead.
Look for Heating Problems Before Winter
Monday, October 9th, 2017We’re in the midst of fall, as the colors are turning and the temperature is steadily dropping. Chances are you’re already running your heating system on a regular basis, and soon enough, you’ll need it running every day in order to keep your house comfortable and your family members healthy. If there’s a problem in your heater that requires repairs, now is the ideal time to determine it.
Signs You Need a New Heater
Monday, September 25th, 2017
When autumn arrives, the weather gets chilly, and homeowners will be turning to boilers, furnaces and other types of heating system to keep their homes warm in the long winter to come. If your existing heating system is one its last legs, now is the time to schedule the installation of a new one.
Replacing a heating system now makes all kinds of sense. The weather is still comparatively warm, which means you won’t have as much need for it as you will in just a few short weeks. It gives you time to plan and prepare for the operation, and schedule a replacement session according to your timetable instead of having to run around in the face of an unexpected breakdown. That also lets you enjoy the improved performance and reduced operating costs that a new heating system will bring, helping you cut down on those high monthly bills from the time the first snow falls.
Time for Maintenance on Your Heater
Monday, August 28th, 2017
Summer is slowly coming to an end. Labor Day is upon us, and kids will soon be going back to school if they aren’t there already. Soon enough, autumn will be here, and with it comes cooler temperatures and an increased need for a good heating system in your home. The worst thing during a chilly fall night is to turn the heater on and encounter a serious problem.
Unfortunately, that’s a very common occurrence in the Fort Wayne area in the autumn. On the other hand, there’s a very easy way to prevent that from occurring: a maintenance session on your heater from a friendly professional company.