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High Efficiency Rebates Available Through Your Utility Company

Upgrading to high efficiency furnaces, water heaters and thermostats can save you on your monthly utility bills, but did you know there are rebates available for high efficiency HVAC upgrades through Colorado Springs Utilities?

That means money back on your utilities for upgrading your HVAC to high efficiency models.

Check out the rebate offerings below to find out more!

Furnace Rebate

Get $250 for upgrading to a high efficiency furnaces.

Click here for details.

Click here to check qualifying energy star models.

Thermostat Rebate

Get $50 for upgrading to a smart thermostat.

Click here for details.

Click here to check qualifying energy star models.

Water Heater Rebate

Get $50 for upgrading to a high efficiency water heater.

Click here for details.

Click here to check qualifying energy star models.

Rebates are issued as credits on your account. Please reach out to Colorado Springs Utilities for details. For more information on upgrading your furnace, water heater or thermostat, schedule a free consultation by calling 719-551-2232 or online by clicking here.

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New equipment installation and home improvements projects are completed everyday in Colorado Springs.  It is the job if the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department to ensure that projects and installations are done safely and follow proper guidelines.  If you have never had a permit pulled on your home there are a few things you need to know to help the process run smoothly.

The Permit Process

The permit process involves a couple of steps.

First, before the project begins a permit must be pulled through Pikes Peak Regional Building Department.  This permit can be pulled by a homeowner or a contractor.  All appropriate permits must be pulled before work can begin.  Some projects require attachments by additional contractors.  For example, an AC requires a mechanical permit with an electric attachment before work can begin. Permits are only valid for 6 months.

Next, the project is completed.

Once complete, an inspection will need to be scheduled.  During the inspection a city inspector will review the project for code violations and safety concerns.  Inspections can be scheduled for any day, but the inspector may come at any time.  They do provide a 30 minute call ahead.  During the inspection, inspectors may find adjustments they would like to see on the project.  They will post these notes to your permit.

Once the job is completed to their satisfaction, your permit will be closed.

Permits that were not inspected or were left incomplete will remain open and eventually expire.  These expired permits can cause problems during the sale of your home or the renewal of your contractors license.

If you are concerned about the status of a permit on your home, you can call the regional building department or set up an account online.

Why You Should Get A Permit For Your Project

As a home owner, you want to make sure work is being done to appropriate quality standards. Even with DIY projects, it is a good idea to get a second look to make sure projects were done correctly and have no safety concerns. All licensed contractors should be pulling their own permits. Contractors skipping this part of the process or asking homeowners to pull permits may not be licensed. Additionally, permits are required for all projects when your house is being sold, so be sure that they are being opened and inspected for every home project.

All of our HVAC install include permits. If you are interested in a new installation, schedule your free consultation by calling 719-551-2232 or click here to schedule online.

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Did you know the furnace filter is one of the most important thing you can take care of to make sure your AC works well and has a long life.

How It Works

Many people are surprised to learn that their furnace works so hard in the summer months. Your air conditioner cools your air but the furnace moves it throughout your home. This means the motors and the fans are working hard all year long. Furnaces need the filter to protect them from dirt and debris. Without a filter,much like a vacuum cleaner dirt, dust, pet hair and other particles will build up on important components within your furnace and cause them to fail. Broken parts can be costly to fix and clean and incredibly inconvenient on days with extreme temperature.

In addition to needing protection from dust, furnaces need to be able to breathe to operate properly. As the filter becomes dirty, less air is able to move through it until eventually it can’t breathe at all. This can become a problem in the winter which can cause your furnace to stop heating, but in the summer it is even more crucial.

Since the AC cools the air and the furnace moves it, when the filter is compacted and the furnace is unable to move air properly the chilled air begins to freeze the inside of your coil and the lines to the condenser. As they freeze up, the air conditioner eventually is unable to perform.

How To Fix A Frozen AC (most of the time)

The most common problem we see in the summer months is a dirty filter. So if you notice your AC is only blowing warm air, the filter is the best place to start. Just changing the filter may not resolve your issues. If the unit has frozen it will need to thaw before it will operate properly again. To thaw your unit, set it to fan for 12 hours to ensure all ice is melted before turning it back on.

If your filter is clean and you are still having problems, it is probably time to bring in the experts! To schedule your diagnostic appointment give us a call at 719-551-2232 or schedule online by clicking here.

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Bring great tidings of comfort and joy

Great Deals On High Efficiency Furnaces

For a limited time get your choice of a FREE UV Air Purifier, a FREE Humidifier, 24 months same as cash financing, or payments as low as $80/month! Schedule your free estimate by clicking below or calling 719-551-2232 *

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Save $100 On UV Air Purification

Eliminate up to 99.9% of germs, viruses and bacteria with Whole Home UV Air Purification. Get $100 off UV Air Purifiers when installed by December 31st!
Schedule your free estimate by clicking below or calling 719-551-2232 *

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Whole Home Humidifier Only $500

Get a new whole home humidifier installed for only $500. Limited time offer! Schedule your free estimate/pre-measure by clicking below or calling 719-551-2232*

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Flat Rate Duct Clean Only $299

Get your ducts cleaned for a flat rate when scheduled before December 31st! No counting vents, just one flat rate per system. schedule now by clicking below or calling 719-551-2232*

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*Specials cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.

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Santa was sad he won’t be able to see as many kids this year before Christmas, so SoCo Heating and Cooling decided to help!

We will be giving Santa a ride through Colorado Springs neighborhoods to visit all the good boys and girls on Saturday December 12th.

Where should we visit?

Nominate Your Neighborhood!

Please nominate your neighborhood on facebook HERE 

The top 10 nominated neighborhoods will get a visit from Santa on December 12th!

Votes So Far…

Count so far is as follows as of 12:36pm 11/27

(neighborhoods with less than 3 votes not listed. )

1. The Glen 97

2. Lorson Ranch 95

3. Cumberland Green 90

4. Fairfax 70

5. Wolf Ranch 61

6. Ventana 57

7. Soaring Eagles 59

8. Old Farm 49

9. Banning Lewis 47

10. Heritage 47

Cuchares ranch 44

Meridian Ranch 25

Sundown 17

Wagontrails 17

Shiloh Mesa 16

Springs Ranch 12

Claremont Ranch 9

Woodmen Hills 7

Ridgeview 4

Cordera 3

Pikes Peak Park 3

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Slim Stylish Design

Your home is unique, just like your comfort needs. Although traditional “cube style” systems have been providing comfort for years, they can be cumbersome for certain spaces. The compact size of the Daikin FIT system now offers you a solution so you no longer have to compromise.

With its space-saving low profile trunk style outdoor unit, the Daikin Fit™ is easy to install in tight spaces, making it perfect for Traditional homes, townhomes, bungalows, condos, zero lot line homes, patios, terrace, and multi-story locations that would typically require a crane.

High Efficiency Performance

Daikin inverter technology helps systems run at an energy-conserving level.

It will not start and stop the “old fashioned way.” Instead, it operates by using only enough energy to reach desired temperature. Just as a car is more efficient and traveling on a highway than it is in stop-and-go city traffic, the FIT will reach temperature faster and maintain constant temperature better than traditional ON/OFF systems.

The inverter compressor is the heart of a Daikin Fit™ system. Daikin’s inverter technology is responsible for delivering intelligent comfort with efficiency, based on demand. The inverter (variable-speed) compressor delivers the capacity required to maintain desired room conditions, typically reducing energy consumption by up to 30% or more (compared to traditional AC.)

Quiet Operation

Traditional AC tends to operate loudly. This noise can become a nuisance in yards, or when the system is installed near a window. The Daikin Fit™ operates at levels as low as 56dB(A), creating comfort inside and out.

Most Comprehensive Warranty

The Daikin Fit™ comes with a 12 year parts and labor warranty. Most manufacturers limit their warranties to 10 years and do not include labor costs. With this system you know you will be covered for years to come.

Ready to learn more about installing the Daikin FIT AC in your home?

Schedule your free estimate by calling 719-551-2232 or schedule online here.

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We had so much fun bring the Easter Bunny from neighborhood to neighborhood!  It was so much fun to share Easter with each and everyone of you.  We absolutely loved all the photos and look forward to keeping this annual SoCo tradition going!!!

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At SoCo Heating And Cooling, we have been

Keeping Service Sexy Since 2017

Do You Love your job? do you work for a company that cares about you and your success?

At SoCo Heating and Cooling, we strive to be different and better. We want everyone at our company to succeed as a team and sleep well with a clean conscience.

If you don’t love where you work, now is the time to make a change. Call us today to schedule your interview, 719-551-2232.

Now Hiring Service and Tune Up Technicians

What’s In It for you?

• Performance Based Pay ($25-35 per hour) plus commissions
• Closed Sundays and Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Limited Service Area
• Continuing Education
• The Chance to Work with the Newest Cutting Edge Technology
• Sexy Photo Shoots
• Community Outreach Opportunities

Requirements:

• Mech IV (or able to obtain within 90 days)
• EPA License
• Clean Driving Record
• Valid Drivers License
• Able to Pass a Background Check

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Happy Anniversary Carlee!!

Carlee has been with SoCo Heating and Cooling for 2 years today!!

She has been such an integral part of our office for so ling.  I am sure many of you reading this have talked to Carlee.  She is an expert at customer service and scheduling and is always at the top of her game.  She dispatches our technicians and keeps our office running!

Thank you so much for all that you do Carlee!

We do not know what we would do without you!

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Thank you so much for all of your votes.  We are so grateful for all of our wonderful customers who voted us Best of the Springs for 2021!  This year we won Silver for Heating and Air Conditioning and we couldn’t be more thrilled!!!

The Gazette notifies you that you won top 3 in advance.  Usually, the final announcement is done in a big party thrown by the Gazette.  It was canceled due to COVID, so we decided to have a little gathering of our own with our staff!  This year we did a gender reveal cake to find out which place we won.

We asked the bakery to do lemon for gold, raspberry for silver and blueberry for bronze.

It was Raspberry!  We took Silver!!

We can’t thank you enough for voting for us and we promise to continue to strive to be the Best HVAC company in the Springs!

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