Collier's Comfort Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Fort Wayne’

Decoding Your Heater’s Problem

Monday, April 4th, 2022

Sometimes understanding what the problem is in your heating system can be like solving a riddle. There are clues that might point you in the right direction, but after a few searches online, suddenly you’re even more confused than when you started! If only there were one specific location you could go to decode your heater’s issue and get to the bottom of it.

Well, there’s always a good location you can go to when you need support–your phone to call our team for help! We provide heating services in Fort Wayne, IN that are designed to diagnose your problem and fix it in record time. This is a reliable method if you don’t want to get into the weeds of your heater’s issues.

However, for homeowners who are more interested in the problem at hand, maybe we can help you decode your heater’s hidden problem.

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What Should Your Next Heating Installation Be?

Monday, January 24th, 2022

Some of our readers might be a little puzzled by the title of this blog. How can you start thinking about your next heating installation when you’re still so preoccupied on the one you have? When is a good time to invest in a new heating system?

These are all great questions that we’re looking to answer in this blog post. The truth is that you should always be planning ahead and taking into account your heating systems lifespan. If you’ve had it for 10 years or more, the replacement of your heater is coming soon and you might benefit from considering your options now.

So, let’s get ahead of the curve and investigate our options for heating installation in Fort Wayne, IN. We’re going to find out which heating system would best replace your old and outdated one when the time comes.

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Lukewarm Air Is a Bad Sign

Monday, January 10th, 2022

As long as there’s anything but cold air coming from your air vents, you’re probably going to be fine, right? Well, not exactly. One of the first signs that a furnace exhibits before it starts to shut down or suffer from an efficiency problem, is it sends lukewarm air through your vents. There are a lot of reasons this could happen, but we assure you that none of them are good.

While you might just need a quick repair, your furnace could also be aging into retirement. In this case, you’ll need to call us for a new furnace installation in Fort Wayne, IN. You depend on your furnace to stay warm and cozy throughout the year, which means that any sign of a problem should be treated with care and attention.

Don’t worry! Our team is going to work hard on informing you as to what’s going on, and we’ll fix the system quickly so you can get back to your normal life.

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What’s Wrong With Your Furnace?

Monday, November 1st, 2021

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.

However, you might not be like other homeowners who are excited to turn on their systems and feel the cozy warmth coming from the vents. There could be something wrong with your heating system that is cause for concern. Don’t worry, our team specializes in heating repair in Fort Wayne, IN. We might not be able to tell you exactly what’s wrong with your system from our online blog, but we can start the path towards fixing the issue here.

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Why Furnace Cleanings Are Necessary

Monday, October 18th, 2021

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.

We’re not just talking about cleaning the outside of your furnace and making it aesthetically pleasing. We’re talking about cleaning the interior components and improving the safety as well as the functionality of the system. Furnace cleanings as well as furnace repairs in Fort Wayne, IN are essential in keeping your heating system safe and effective.

Today, we’re going to talk about some common problems that can crop up with a dirty furnace. We’ll discuss why maintenance and targeted repairs are such great solutions for a furnace that’s getting dirty.

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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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Our Safe Indoor Air Quality Tips

Monday, August 9th, 2021

Indoor air quality is an important measure of comfort. If you feel like your home is the perfect temperature, that’s wonderful, but it shouldn’t just stop there. You should be willing to investigate how you feel, the kinds of contaminants you’re encountering in your home, and the possible solutions to the problem.

For instance, an air purifier in Fort Wayne, IN could be the best piece of technology to eliminate contaminants and keep your home safe. But it’s not the only thing you can do to improve breathing conditions in your house.

Today we’re going to talk about some safe practices for great indoor air quality—from keeping surfaces clean and dusting, to improving the humidity conditions of your air in the summer or winter. Just think of us as your indoor air quality gurus, and make sure you call us with any questions or concerns!

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What Is an AC Capacitor?

Monday, July 12th, 2021

Air conditioners rely on electricity in order to keep our homes cool—this is no mystery. What is a mystery to many homeowners is just how this process happens. How does your system turn electricity into cool, comfortable air at an affordable price? And how does it know to start and stop depending on the temperature set on your thermostat?

Well, the answer to this question is your capacitor. This is a little component that might not seem like it does much, but your air conditioner actually relies on it very heavily. Without it, it won’t know when to properly start or stop, and you’ll be needing air conditioning service in Fort Wayne, IN.

Today, let’s shed some light on this mysterious component and talk about why you might need to have your system’s capacitor replaced. Or, if you’re just curious about how your system works, we’ll fill you in!

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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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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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