Collier's Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

Your Heating System’s Report Card

Monday, November 14th, 2022

Yep, you heard that right! Just because your heating system doesn’t go to school or take any tests, doesn’t mean we shouldn’t grade its performance every few months or years. Your heater provides a valuable service to your home and it’s important that it keeps doing so efficiently, otherwise you’ll be the one paying the consequences with your own money.

Does your heating system need to work perfectly? Of course not, but a furnace that’s barely functioning, or running with frequent repair needs and obnoxious noises is one that’s in dire need of furnace replacement in Warsaw, IN. We’re just trying to help customers figure out if they need maintenance, repairs, or a whole system replacement before their unit breaks down on the coldest day of the year.

Ready to get started? It might be helpful to pull up a notepad or a pen so you can take some notes to have with you when you grade your own heating system.

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5 Biases Homeowners Have When Buying a Heater

Monday, April 11th, 2022

So, your heater finally called it quits this year, and you’re looking to get a new one for next fall or winter. This is a great idea, since we will have to depend on them when temperatures cool down again. Now is the perfect time to do your research and plan ahead, since supply shortages are making it hard to immediately get your hands on a new system at an affordable price.

If you’re looking for HVAC contractors in Syracuse, IN to give you support, then we’re here for you. Our team specializes in the setup and complete installation of heating systems throughout the area. However, the decision doesn’t start with us, it starts with you!

This blog post will help you navigate the factual minefield of heating systems so you can choose the right one for your home without falling for any misconceptions or personal biases.

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How Expensive Should Heating Bills Be?

Monday, March 14th, 2022

This is a good question, and one that we will answer throughout this blog post. The truth is that we’re not going to give you a basic number for how much heating bills should cost, because the real number differs from customer to customer and home to home. A larger home will spend more money heating it than a smaller home, and homeowners with particular comfort preferences will need to spend more in order to keep things exactly how they want them.

However, there are a few things that can limit your heating bills and keep them around a simple, average amount. We’ll talk about both how to detect when your heating bill is too expensive and a few methods to limit those expenses. Services like heater maintenance in Plymouth, IN are proven to keep repair and heating bills low with our help.

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A Smoking Heater Is a Red Flag

Monday, February 14th, 2022

Have you ever heard the phrase “where there’s smoke, there’s fire?” Well, this phrase is almost always going to be true, since smoke is a direct product of fire. Our homes aren’t really heated by “fire” anymore, so we don’t deal with smoke problems indoors like we used to. Fires, especially residential fires, are a lot less common than they were in the old days.

However, we’re not out of the woods yet. The most common type of heating in Plymouth, IN is the gas furnace. They’re affordable, reliable, and they’re incredibly efficient. They heat your home using the heat that’s brought from the combustion of natural gas. Today, we’d like to talk about a situation that we hope you never encounter.

If there’s smoke coming from your furnace, then there’s likely something very serious going wrong. Let’s talk about why there might be smoke and what you can do about it.

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Can We Give What Furnace Owners Want the Most?

Monday, January 10th, 2022

What do furnace owners want the most? Is it the season-long comfort that their furnace system gives them without any hiccups or problems? Or perhaps it’s the good feeling that comes from looking at your next utility bill and being constantly surprised by the energy efficiency of your home? The truth is that every homeowner is going to have a different top priority, whether it’s savings, heat, or safety, and the point of this blog post is to demonstrate that we can give it to you.

We’re experts in the field of heating systems, and more specifically furnaces in Plymouth, IN. We can do all of these things and more when you call us for support. We can ensure your furnace runs properly, perform a safety inspection when necessary, and even give you some tips and services that could reduce your heating bill every year.

Keep reading to learn more about how we can help!

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Has Your Boiler Failed You?

Monday, December 13th, 2021

Boilers last a good deal longer than forced-air heating systems. The fact that they use radiant heat and water to transfer heat throughout your home means that they don’t constantly have to cycle fans and deal with indoor air quality contaminants flooding the system. However, this is not a promise but more of a good omen. Boilers can and will fail prematurely when they’re not maintained, when they run into issues, or when they’ve just reached the end of their functional lifespan.

It might seem like a great topic of conversation to be that homeowner who goes without boiler service in Syracuse, IN because you’ve got the oldest system in the neighborhood. Some people wear that tag with a badge of honor. However, your ancient boiler system might be running up your monthly heating bill and actually causing you to waste money every year.

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3 Important Heating Industry Trends to Investigate

Monday, November 8th, 2021

In order for our company to be as helpful and attentive as possible for our customers, we need to be innovative. We have to stay on top of industry trends, train our employees, do our research, and above all else share that information with our community. The more informed and well-versed our customers are about the HVAC industry, the more likely they are to make smart decisions that benefit them financially.

This is the post where we’re going to dive deep into three specific industry trends that homeowners are definitely going to want to be aware of. We’ll go over why these trends are occurring, what they mean for homeowners, and the best choice of action you can take to avoid missing out.

Many of these trends center around furnace repair in Columbia City, so don’t forget to call our team when you need help!

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Don’t Let Your Heater Haunt Your Home

Monday, October 11th, 2021

First of all, we’d like to say how excited we all are for the spooky season. It’s time to take a break from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life and take out those scary decorations. We can finally start talking about costumes to wear and even what sweet treats to bake for our friends and family!

As we get into the spirit of the season, it’s important to remember what things in your life shouldn’t scare you. Your bills, your home, and most importantly, your heating system.

If you’re constantly waking up in the middle of the night from a booming or banging gas furnace and you’re worried about your home, then this blog post is for you. We’re specialists when it comes to HVAC in Plymouth, IN, and we can simply diagnose your system if you think there’s something wrong with it. All you need to do is call us!

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Should Homeowners Be Afraid to Own a Furnace?

Monday, September 13th, 2021

To some homeowners, this might be a silly question. To others, it’s been burning on their minds but they’ve been afraid to ask it. Gas furnaces are common in this area of the country, but just the thought of a heater burning gas to keep your home warm frightens some people. They get visions of old boilers and furnaces that bump and bang in the middle of the night, leaking gas and smoke as they churn. This is a caricature of what furnaces are these days, and we’d like to talk about that.

While furnace maintenance and furnace repair in Plymouth, IN are absolutely necessary to keep it running safely, furnaces are inherently safe. They’re constructed with safety protocols that keep them from leaking gas, fumes, or smoke. If you’re new to the world of gas furnaces, or you’re a veteran who would like to learn a bit more, let’s go over why these systems are so safe.

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Is Something Loose in Your Gas Furnace?

Saturday, May 1st, 2021

We’re reaching the last few chilly nights of the year and some homeowners are running into some seriously lucrative furnace problems. The fall and beginning of winter always start with homeowners who are extra careful about the safety and efficiency of their gas furnace in Rochester, IN, only for spring to roll around and everyone to stop caring. While we understand why, temperatures are warming up and we’re finally able to go outside and have fun, this mindset can be bad for your budget and your health.

Take a moment and listen to your furnace. You can probably hear the whooshing of air coming from the vents, but is there something else? Is your home bombarded by the sound of something rattling around inside your gas furnace? If this is the case, then we’d like you to pick up the phone and call us. We’ll talk about why this can be a serious issue if left unattended.

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