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Colorado is gorgeous year-round, especially in the summer. But as much as Colorado residents love to be outside when it’s sunny and warm, having to spend at least some time indoors is a given. And that means you need your air conditioning on the warmest days. Unfortunately, an air conditioner — especially one that’s not maintained — can develop a problem and fail, requiring the attention of an expert HVAC technician. Some of the most common A/C issues involve drainage, electrical components, the refrigerant and maintenance. Here’s a look at these issues, along with their causes and solutions:  Read the rest of this entry »

Keeping your HVAC system in good working order depends in part on the quality of the system you install and ensuring that the home’s heating and cooling loads are manageable. However, without annual service calls, all of your efforts to maintain lower energy bills and a comfortable home may be for nothing. And worse, failing to maintain your heating and cooling systems will result in a considerably lower return on investment. The solution to ensuring peak performance and good working condition is simple: Schedule annual service calls. Read the rest of this entry »

As you head into the winter months on Colorado’s Western Slope, it’s important to ensure that your furnace is running as efficiently as possible. If you want to do it right, choosing a NATE-certified technician is a no-brainer. By selecting a professional with a vast level of expertise and knowledge, you can ensure that your furnace is being well taken care of. Read the rest of this entry »

If your Western Slope home is heated by a furnace, now is the time to get it back in shape for the fall and winter seasons. It’s important to perform annual preventive maintenance because, if you take good care of your heating system, it will take good care of you. That means you can expect greater efficiency, dependability and safety from your furnace if you have it properly maintained rather than simply repairing the equipment when it develops problems. Read the rest of this entry »

A majority of homes in the United States — and on the Western Slope — are heated with furnaces or boilers. Furnaces distribute heated air through ductwork while boilers provide hot water for heating through radiators or radiant floor heating systems. If you want to replace or retrofit your heating system this fall, now is the time to begin the process. Read the rest of this entry »

No doubt you’re ready for some time away. But have you taken the home maintenance steps necessary to leave your house unoccupied? Leaving household functions like HVAC equipment to operate as normal only results in an electric bill that looks like you never went away. The increasing amount of high-tech devices in today’s home warrants some special provisions while no one’s on the premises, too. Security’s a factor, as well: The more your home appears lived-in when no one’s there, the better. Here are seven home maintenance steps to take before you lock the door and hit the road: Read the rest of this entry »

Reducing hot water heating costs boils down to two strategies: Use less hot water and/or use water that’s less hot. There are several strategies to accomplish this, and the effort can be worth your while in terms of energy savings. After your furnace and A/C, your water heater is typically the largest energy consumer in the house, averaging about 18 percent of your annual energy expense. About 700 gallons of hot water per week are used by a four-person household. Here are five tips to bring that number down: Read the rest of this entry »

During summer, a major cause of heat gain inside your home is sunlight entering through window glass. Solar energy creates heat indoors and tends to accumulate, stressing your air conditioner and raising utility costs. Therefore, lowering home heat gain at windows should focus on methods to block, filter or reflect incoming sunlight. Here are some guidelines for lowering home heat gain with creative use of window treatments: Read the rest of this entry »

Choosing a heating and cooling contractor is an important decision. Your HVAC system represents a significant investment, and the way that it’s installed and maintained can have a big impact on your utility bills, home comfort and the quality of your indoor air.  Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re planning or have already made arrangements to have all or part of your HVAC system replaced, make sure you hire a qualified professional contractor. Your HVAC system is a critical part of your home, and you shouldn’t trust the installation to “the low bidder.” Ask potential installers plenty of questions about their experience, check their qualifications, and ask for references to ensure that you get a quality HVAC installation. Read the rest of this entry »