Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning Blog

Month: August 2015

As a homeowner, you know how difficult it can be to stay on top of all of the chores around the house. Cleaning your home may not be a favorite pastime of yours, but it is still something that needs to be done. Clean as you may keep your living space, though, you may not give the cleanliness of the interior surfaces of your air ducts much though. This can prove to be problematic, though, as dirty ductwork can actually cause a number of different problems. If you suspect that your air ducts are dirty, you are wise to schedule professional duct cleaning in Timnath, COTo do so, just call Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning.

Signs That You Need Air Duct Cleaning Services

When pollutants begin to build up on the interior surfaces of your ductwork, you can expect a few different problems to develop. Indoor air quality, of course, will suffer. After all, every bit of air that you heat or cool with your HVAC system, assuming that both are forced air distribution based systems, will pass through these air ducts. If the air ducts are dirty within, those pollutants can be distributed throughout your home. Additionally, you may notice that your ducted heater or air conditioner is costing more to run, and that it may not be functioning at peak performance levels. While you are not going to run into air ducts that are so severely filthy that the flow of air through them is blocked off, the pollutants built up can work loose and build up on your air filter, or on sensitive components within the HVAC system. This can impede the operation of the system.

Why Schedule Professional Air Duct Cleaning?

You cannot hope to clean your air ducts on your own successfully. Specialized equipment, including powerful vacuums and agitating devices, are required to work pollutants free of their grasp on your air ducts, and to remove them cleanly. Contact a member of our staff to have the job done right. That way, you can get back to heating and cooling your home efficiently and effectively, and without putting your indoor air quality at risk.

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We know that money is tight for a lot of homeowners, and that you may not want to spend any on your air conditioning system until a problem develops with it. This thinking is a bit backwards, though, as scheduling routine air conditioning maintenance in Fort Collins, CO is actually a great way in which to cut down on AC expenses over time. Sure, there is a fee for the service. As you’ll see detailed below, though, the benefits of this particular service can help you to save money in a few different ways. Just remember to schedule your air conditioning maintenance with a trained, experienced professional, such as those here on the Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning team.

Reduced Energy Costs

If you invested in an air conditioner with a very low efficiency rating in order to save some cash at the time of purchase, then there is really not much that anyone can do to make that system more efficient. Regardless of the efficiency with which your AC is capable of working, though, routine air conditioning maintenance service is certainly the best way in which to keep your system functioning at its peak performance levels. When you are diligent in scheduling routine air conditioning maintenance, you can cool your home in the most affordable manner possible.

Fewer Repair Needs

No air conditioning system can truthfully boast a 100% reliability level. By having your system routinely inspected and tuned up by qualified maintenance technicians, though, you can keep any problems with your AC as few and far between as possible. No matter what type of air conditioner you may use in your home, it is going to require professional maintenance in order to operate as successfully and dependably as possible. This will help to cut down on the repairs that your system needs, as well as the expense of doing so.

Longer Lifespan

Investing in a brand new replacement air conditioner is a pretty major expense for most homeowners. If you want to delay that investment as long as possible, you are wise to schedule routine air conditioning maintenance service. This will help to keep your system in fine working condition, and can help you to receive the most reliable and effective performance possible form your AC for the longest lifespan that it can achieve. Contact us today to learn more.

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The majority of homeowners utilizing whole-house heating and/or cooling systems choose to distributed heated and/or cooled air throughout their homes via a system of air ducts. When these air ducts are expertly designed and installed by qualified professionals, they can be quite effective in distributing air throughout a living space. They’ll also do so without wasting energy via leaks and other issues. However, over time, air ducts can wriggle free of fixtures, suffer damages, corrode, and be otherwise compromised. In such events, you are wise to schedule professional duct sealing services in Fort Collins, COTo do so with a qualified technician that you can trust to do the job right, just give the pros at Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning a call.

  1. Improve Efficiency: If your air ducts are not properly sealed, they can allow conditioned air to escape into areas of the home where it is not needed. This is problematic, as your HVAC system is going to have to work overtime in order to heat or cool more air in order to make up for this failure to deliver air effectively. This can drive up energy costs, making the heating and/or cooling of your home a more costly endeavor than it ought to be.
  2. Protect Indoor Air Quality: Air escaping your ductwork is not the only concern when it comes to improperly sealed air ducts. You must also concern yourself with the negative impact that such issues can have on your indoor air quality. If pollutants are allowed to enter your ductwork via subpar seals, then those pollutants can be distributed throughout your house by your ductwork, dragging down the air quality in every area therein.
  3. Live More Comfortably: Another issue that you risk encountering if you ignore duct sealing needs is uneven heating and cooling throughout your home. Your system just won’t be able to maintain comfortable temperatures evenly throughout the house if the ductwork is not sealed as it ought to be. Contact us if you have any reason at all to believe that your air ducts need to be professionally sealed.
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The majority of homeowners utilizing whole-house HVAC systems use air ducts in order to distribute both heated and cooled air throughout their homes. While this is a very effective and efficient way in which to heat and cool one’s home, assuming that those air ducts are in great working condition, not everyone will want to heat or cool his or her entire home to one temperature. That is where a zone control system comes in. Read the following post about how zone control systems work and the benefits that they offer. If you decide that using a zone control system in Fort Collins, CO is right for you, give us a call. Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning is ready and willing to install and service yours.

What It Is and How It Works

A zone control system comprises three basic components: a central control panel, thermostats, and electronic dampers. The dampers are installed into the ductwork of an HVAC system, while the thermostats are installed in different “zones” of the home, one in each. Both the thermostats and the dampers are wired into the control panel. When you adjust the temperature at any thermostat in the home, the information is relayed through the control panel; the corresponding damper(s) are adjusted as needed, allowing for increased or decreased airflow to that particular zone.

Benefits of Zone Controlled Heating and Cooling

Zone control can benefit homeowners in a few ways. First and foremost, this an effective way in which to reduce energy consumption in your home, allowing you to boost energy efficiency without sacrificing your comfort in the process. Plus, zone control helps to ensure that everyone in the home is comfortable. After all, different people prefer different temperatures. We’ve all heard squabbles over temperature settings at some point. With a professionally installed and serviced zone control system, though, you can help to keep everyone in your home comfortable and happy.

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There are a lot of reasons to consider using a heat pump in order to keep your home comfortable. These systems are very efficient, quite reliable, and offer homeowners the convenience of both heating and cooling their homes with just one system. As great as heat pumps are, though, you must remember that there is no such thing as a perfect or 100% reliable mechanical system. At some point, you are going to encounter operational problems of some sort with your heat pump. When you do, we recommend that you contact a member of our team immediately. The sooner that any necessary heat pump repairs in Fort Collins, CO are completed, the better off your system is likely to be. Give Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning a call if you notice any sign of trouble. 

  • Reduced Energy Efficiency: Heat pumps are renowned for the efficiency with which they heat homes. Existing heat is utilized in the process, so only a very small amount of energy is required. Heat pumps cool homes quite efficiently as well, though, so any drop in efficiency levels should be considered cause for concern. If the cost of running your heat pump spikes with no obvious cause, you may have a problem requiring professional repair services.
  • Stuck in a Mode: Your heat pump uses a component called the reversing valve in order to reverse the flow of its refrigerant cycle. If your system is not switching over from its heating to cooling mode, or vice versa, the reversing valve could be damaged. This is a major problem, obviously, so contact us as soon as you realize your system won’t switch operating modes.
  • Icing: When you run an air conditioning system, you may not give the development of ice much thought. After all, you are using that system to cool your home, right? Well, the problem with this is that your AC, heat pumps included, should never develop ice. This is not a sign that the system is really working in order to cool your home. Instead, it could bet the result of poor airflow, refrigerant leaks, or other problems.
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When your air conditioner starts blowing warm air, or breaks down entirely in the middle of the cooling season, you know that you need to have it repaired pronto. However, any problems with your air conditioner should really be dealt with in the same manner. In truth, there is no such thing as a problem “minor” enough to ignore when it comes to your AC system. Even problems that seem relatively minor, after all, can do serious damage if given the time. That is why you ought to schedule professional air conditioning repairs in Fort Collins, CO as soon as you notice any signs of trouble, innocuous as they may be. Here are a few that you should never ignore; contact Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning if you spot them. 

Icing

Yes, your air conditioner is supposed to cool your home down. However, you should never see ice on your air conditioner as it attempts to do so. Icing can occur for a few reasons: clogged air filters, refrigerant leaks, and other operational problems. If your system ices up, it can have seriously detrimental effects on its performance, and eventually its condition, not to mention your budget.

Low Air Flow

You may notice that your air conditioner is blowing cool air, but that it doesn’t really seem to be blowing enough of it. This is a serious problem that you must never ignore. If your system is of the right size and previously blew sufficient cooled air throughout your home, it should not stop doing so. Make sure that your air filter is not clogged up, and schedule repairs with a member of our staff.

Odd Sounds

Even if your AC is cooling your home successfully, you cannot afford to ignore any odd sounds that it may be making. Whistling sounds may mean that you have an air leak, while a gurgling may indicate a refrigerant leak. You may also find that your system is grinding, which could be due to damaged fan components or other vital parts of the system. A trained professional should inspect and resolve any such problems as soon as possible.

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There are certain “problems” that one cannot really complain about, and that is precisely the sort of problem that we here at Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning have run into. Simply put, people have caught wind of how exceptional our technicians are and the high quality of our services. As a result, we’re having some trouble keeping up with the demand for those services! Like we said, we certainly cannot complain about our popularity. Still, we could use some help in handling the workload. That is why we are hiring qualified technicians ready to work hard and live up to the high bar of excellence that our team has established. Contact us today to learn more about our career opportunities in the Fort Collins, CO area.

Retail Lead HVAC Installer

An exciting opportunity for technicians with five or more years of experience as an HVAC installation, maintenance, or service technician, or for those holding a comparable education, the retail lead HVAC installer plays a vital role on our team. The candidate that we are looking for will be EPA certified, able to follow/perform installation procedures for HVAC/R equipment, follow controls/wiring schematics, braze/solder/weld, and perform minor field fabrication. Candidates should have a clean, well-groomed appearance, free of visible tattoos or piercings. NATE certification is a plus. To learn more about this position, visit the posting here.

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Are you looking t0 join a truly exceptional team of HVAC professionals? Do ongoing paid training, accrued paid time off, health insurance compensation, disability insurance, and dental/vision coverage sound like the types of benefits you are after? Then consider joining our team as an HVAC installer. In addition to our lead installer position above, we are also hiring installers and entry level installers. Put your education to work with a company you can be proud to be a part of. Our top priorities are the comfort and complete satisfaction of our customers, and we know that we can only fulfill those priorities with an exceptional team in place.

To learn more about all available positions, or to apply for employment with our company today, visit our careers page. We look forward to hearing from you.

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