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A Furnace Repair Checklist: How You Can Better Repair

Monday, November 18th, 2024

With the holidays coming up, it’s becoming and incredibly busy season for homeowners and their families. A faulty furnace can lead to some serious setbacks in your life. All of a sudden the budget for presents and a tree this year become a lot harder to make when you’re evaluating the cost of a repair for your aging furnace. This can get especially concerning when the system breaks down entirely and a professional tells you that a replacement would be the best option.

How can you prepare for such a stressful experience? Well, that’s what we’re here for. First, you can trust us for heating repair in Pueblo, CO right off the bat. We’ll provide good work at a standard price. Then, we want you to read this blog so you can be prepared for the future.

There’s no reason why you can’t have a working furnace and gifts for the kids this year–we’ll make it happen!

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Heating Smells That Signal a Problem

Monday, 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.

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A Healthy Furnace Vs. a Neglected Furnace

Monday, February 27th, 2023

When you take a long, hard look at your furnace, what do you see? Don’t be shy, head down to your basement or crawlspace right now with a flashlight and take a look. This might be a good time to do it as well, since the winter is winding down and we’re likely to start seeing warmer temperatures in March and April.

Furnaces can be rough around the edges. They don’t have to look pristine. They run all day and night in the area of your home where people aren’t spending time. We’re not asking you to see whether the system is shiny and sparkling with metal polish or not, we’re asking you to give a look at whether you see dust, rust, moisture, or other things that signal problems. These clues are going to be the major differences between a furnace that’s in good shape and one that requires heating repair in Colorado Springs, CO.

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