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Locating the Drip From Your Water Heater

December 18th, 2023

It’s the holiday season and you’re enjoying a nice cup of cocoa on a chilly winter night with the family–when you start to hear an unfamiliar sound. Even though the “drip drip drip” is new, you know exactly what it is as you start to search for it. The uneventful search turns to panic and eventually distress as you notice that your water heater is leaking.

This is unfortunately a common experience for a lot of homeowners. They don’t really come face to face with their water heaters much, until it starts to leak. And a leak can be bad for a number of reasons, not just because it’s obnoxious and wastes water, but because it can cause mold to grow and the humidity levels in your home to fall out of sync.

Let’s get one thing straight, there is a solution out there. Scheduling water heater service in Pueblo, CO is your first step toward success. Then, you’ll need to try and locate the drip so you can at least put a temporary hold on it.

What Does Contamination Look Like?

December 4th, 2023

If we could wave a magic wand and ensure that every single one of our customers had access to an air purifier, we would. But things are obviously more complicated than that in reality. Air purifiers cost money (at least the ones that work do), and most customers are going to be hesitant about a purchase that they’re not entirely sure about. The question is simple:

How do you know if you need an air purifier? What exactly does contamination look like?

Luckily, these are some simple questions to answer that we’re going to cover in the blog below. Just remember that you’ll be better off by calling our team for air purifier services in Pueblo, CO. Our team provides fast installation, repairs, and even routine maintenance for these kinds of systems, so you don’t have to worry during the next winter season.

The Difference Between Minor and Major Electrical Repairs

November 20th, 2023

From broken light switches to tripped circuits, electrical repairs are just an essential part of being a homeowner. Electricity when it’s talked about it physics classes or videos seems like a simple idea–electrons being sent through a specific type of wire to your devices or appliances when they’re needed. But in practice, electrical work is much more complicated and riskier than people might realize.

Look, we’re never going to tell homeowners that they can’t replace that burnt out light bulb or even try their hand at troubleshooting that outlet that’s not working. The solution might be pretty simple and you might be in great shape.

But more often than not, the problem is a lot more complex and you might end up risking your personal safety if you try to fix an electrical repair in Colorado Springs, CO. That’s where our team comes in.

Heating Smells That Signal a Problem

November 6th, 2023

A heating system that’s in good shape should never really smell like anything. Sure, every home has a unique scent, whether it’s the detergent you use to clean your sheets or the smell of your pets, but these kinds of scents are a lot different than ones your heater might make.

And, to make things even more complicated, depending on the type of heating system you have, the smell coming from it could signal a different problem. For instance, a gas furnace might smell like rotten eggs or smoke if there’s a leak in the system. This means you should shut the unit down and call for heating repair in Colorado Springs, CO ASAP.

But a heat pump doesn’t use natural gas to heat your home, so it’s never going to give off the “rotten egg” smell. Instead, you might get a dirty sock smell which can signal a different problem that requires support as well. Keep reading to learn more.

3 Spooky Sounds From Your Furnace

October 23rd, 2023

It’s Halloween Season! Everyone is putting up their decorations and starting to bake those yummy pumpkin pies and muffins. Whether you’re into scary movies and frightening props, or you just like the cozy nature of the season’s weather, we’d like to officially welcome you into the spooky season.

What’s not nice, however, is when your furnace makes some weird or strange sounds during the night. Nothing can feel quite as disturbing as watching a scary movie for the spooky season only to be woken up in the middle of the night by a boom or a ding that comes from your furnace. What gives?

Well, we can’t give you a thorough diagnosis unless you call us to schedule furnace repair in Colorado Springs, CO. But what we can do is tell you about three of the most common noises that furnaces make, and why they’re so bad.

5 Tips for Fixing a Water Heater

October 9th, 2023

Water heaters can be complicated, but it’s a necessary complication for us to live our modern lives. Without a water heater, it would be impossible for us to have hot showers at the end of a hard day, quickly cleaned dishes, and even water to wash our hands. We depend on hot water for a lot of necessities, so it’s only fair that we pay it forward when we need water heater repairs.

The truth is that a water heater requires professional support in most cases. There are just too few repairs that a customer can do on their own without breaking something, which means that we’re better off just telling you to call for repairs. But our advice doesn’t have to stop there!

If you’re in need of water heater repair in Peyton, CO, there’s still plenty you can do to prepare for the appointment and evaluate your water heater’s future. Just follow along with our five tips so you can be better off in the long run.

Our Ductless Mini Split FAQ

September 25th, 2023

Ductless mini split systems are everywhere these days, and it’s for many good reasons. They’re sleek, comfortable, efficient, and even becoming affordable enough for regular homeowners to invest in. Thanks to new legislation and regulations, homeowners could even see tax credits, rebates, and other benefits when they choose this kind of system.

But how does it work? And why is it so efficient? Does it have to be in these little machines that are mounted on your wall or ceiling?

The answers to those questions are complicated, but we realize that they’re vital for customers to feel secure about their purchases. So we’re going to answer them in today’s FAQ. Take a look down below if you think a ductless system might be a good choice for your next AC installation in Peyton, CO.

The Dos and Don’ts of Water Heating

September 11th, 2023

Whether your water heater is working fine or running into complicated issues, most homeowners want to do some of the work themselves. There’s a general trend of handy people trying their own DIY solutions to fix broken appliances so they can save money. With everyone tightening their financial belts, this makes perfect sense.

However, what a DIY tutorial online won’t tell you is that some of these projects can do more harm than good, and you might end up wasting more money trying to clean up the mess. With water heater service in Pueblo, CO, you could end up in one of those situations if you’re not careful.

This blog post is hopefully going to steer you in the right direction, by giving you a few projects and tips that you can do yourself. Then, we’ll leave the major projects with the highest chances for catastrophic effects for a professional.

Who to Choose for Your Next AC Replacement?

August 28th, 2023

People don’t really use phonebooks anymore, but the internet still functions as a sort of pseudo-phonebook. You can do a simple search online and find plenty of teams with fully functioning websites to answer your phone call and get right to work.

So, this begs the question, which team is the best? You’ve worked hard for your money, and you’re not ready to spend it just anywhere. An AC replacement in Pueblo, CO can be an expensive investment, so you deserve nothing but the best. The problem resides in finding the best team to do the work for you.

How does one find a reputable team of HVAC professionals? What’s the difference between a good team and a great team? These are excellent questions and ones that we’ll answer shortly. All you need to do is keep reading and think about the budget/comfort preferences that matter to you!

Cool Air: Where It Comes From

August 14th, 2023

So, your air conditioner is hard at work trying to cool your home down during these record-breaking hot temperatures. All of a sudden, you might realize that you don’t actually know how that cool air is produced from the system.

You’re smart enough to know that it’s not magic, but what if one of your kids asks you how the AC works? What are you supposed to tell them?

Well, we’re here to save the day! No matter if you’re a homeowner in desperate need for AC repair in Colorado Springs, CO, or if you’re just one of our regular readers trying to learn more, we’re going to help you figure this out.

Let’s talk about the cooling process–how it happens and how you know that something is wrong with it.