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Month: December 2018

It’s important to our Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning team to give back to the community. For years, we did the FCHA charity of the month. Here’s how it worked:

  • We are continually asking for feedback from our customers on which non-profits they support and why. Our marketing team keeps a list of all organizations that are submitted.
  • Each month, our management team nominates three local non-profit organizations from that list.
  • We then have our customers vote via our email campaigns on one of those three charities to be the recipient of the $1,000 and be that month’s FCHA Charity of the Month.

These are the charities we chose for the year of 2018.

December 2018 Winning Charity: CASA of Larimer County
FCHA Charity of the Month

From left to right: FCHA CEO Glenn Frank, FCHA Marketing Administrator Rachel Wagner, CASA Development Manager Rhiannon Tovani, and CASA Grants & Communications Coordinator John DeVos.

Congratulations to our December FCHA Charity of the Month CASA of Larimer County! Thank you so much for all that you do for abused and neglected children in our community. It is the mission of CASA of Larimer County to be a voice in court for abused and neglected children and a safe place in the community for conflict free interactions.

November 2018 Winning Charity: Alzheimer’s Association of CO
FCHA Charity of the Month

From left to right: Alzheimers Association of CO Director of Regional Programs Katie Fahrenbruch, Office Admin Marlene Brown, Development Manager Katie Petersen and FCHA CEO Glenn Frank.

Congratulations to our November FCHA Charity of the Month Alzheimer’s Association: Colorado Chapter! Thank you so much for all that you do to inform and support Coloradans living with dementia and their families and caregivers.

October 2018 Winning Charity: 3Hopeful Hearts
FCHA Charity of the Month

From left to right: 3Hopeful Hearts Co-Founder Betsy Strafach, FCHA CEO Glenn Frank, and 3Hopeful Hearts Co-Founder Kristin Glenn.

Congratulations to our October FCHA Charity of the Month 3Hopeful Hearts! Thank you so much for all that you do to help bereaved parents and families in our community. The mission of 3Hopeful Hearts is to provide bereaved parents and families opportunities to honor, find hope and seek healing through events, support, education and remembrance.

September 2018 Winning Charity: Food Bank for Larimer County

FCHA Charity of the Month

From left to right: FCHA Chief Executive Officer Glenn Frank, Food Bank for Larimer County Chief Development Officer Heather Buoniconti, and FCHA Marketing Administrator Rachel Wagner.

Congratulations to our September FCHA Charity of the Month – Food Bank for Larimer County! Thank you so much for all that you do to help feed our community. The mission of the Food Bank for Larimer County is to provide food to all in need through community partnerships and hunger–relief programs.

August 2018 Winning Charity: Partners Mentoring Youth
FCHA Charity of the Month

Congratulations to our August FCHA Charity of the Month – Partners Mentoring Youth! Thank you so much for all that you do for our community. The mission of Partners Mentoring Youth is to create and support one–to–one mentoring relationships between positive adult role models and youth facing challenges in their personal, social and academic lives. From left to right: Partners Program Manager Shayna Kefalas, FCHA CEO Glenn Frank, Partners Program Director Tami Roskamp, Partners Board Member Jerry Horvath, Partners Executive Director Heather Vesgaard and Partners Program Coordinator Abby Rains.

July 2018 Winning Charity: Project Self–Sufficiency of Loveland–Fort Collins

FCHA Charity of the Month

Project Self–Sufficiency Leadership team with FCHA COO Mike Missimer

The mission of Project Self–Sufficiency is to assist low–income, single parents in their efforts to achieve economic independence and become free from community and government assistance while building and maintaining strong, healthy families.

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Drain Cleaning Loveland CO

If there were a way in which you could completely avoid clogged drains in the future, trust us: we’d share it with you. Sure, it would cut into our service calls, but we would never withhold that kind of information just to keep some revenue coming in! Unfortunately, your drains are going to get clogged up from time to time. It’s not about eliminating drain clogs, but about limiting them as much as possible.

How do you do that? Prevention. While there are  situations in which drain clogs cannot be avoided, more often than not they are the result of user error. Oversights happen, but being more careful to do what you can to avoid clogs is really the best way to keep them to a minimum.

So keep the following in mind and, when your drains do stop flowing, remember to schedule your drain cleaning in Loveland, CO with our team. 

Put Drain Covers In—And Clean Them!

First things first—cover your drains. No, not with plugs that won’t let water pass through. With straining covers that will only let water pass through! That will keep hair in the bathtub from making its way down the drain and food scraps from going down the kitchen sink drain. Then, there is the matter of cleaning your drain covers regularly.

If you let the cover clog up, some of those trapped materials are likely to be forced through or around the covers. Plus, you’ll have your tub or sinks back up on you. Then, when you remove the submerged trap, some materials in the water are going to make it down the drain. Don’t let things get so clogged that your drains become vulnerable!

Do Not Flush Anything Other Than Toilet Paper

Well, and bodily waste, but that should go without saying. Yes, some baby wipes are going to claim to be “flushable.” We’re very familiar with such products. We often remove clogs that developed because of these “flushable” wipes! Waste and toilet paper, seriously. That’s it.

This applies to your company, too. Look, no one wants to stick their nose in other people’s business. Just remember that your plumbing system is your business. Let guests know, especially if they have kids, that nothing other than toilet paper should be flushed. And make it easy for them by having a trash bin right there in the bathroom!

Scrape Those Plates, Drain Those Pans

Cooking is a fun family activity. Sometimes it is a less fun necessity. Whatever the situation, remember that cleaning those dishes after cooking can make or break the plumbing system. Do not let food scraps go down your drain, unless you have a garbage disposal and you are disposing of appropriate types of food scraps.

Even trickier is the role grease plays in clogging drains. Yes, we know, it’s a liquid that easily pours down the drain when it’s hot. When it cools down, though, grease will congeal and trap other scraps in the drain, leading to serious clogs. Drain off fat and grease into empty cans, freeze it, and throw it out to avoid clogs in the drains.

Schedule your drain cleaning services with Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning. Big enough to serve, small enough to care.

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Your Sewer Line

There are two main plumbing lines connected to your home: your main water line and your sewer line. Both are equally as important, though we often think less about our sewer lines. This is because problems often go unnoticed until disaster strikes, and the common signs can be quite subtle. However, it’s important to be aware of the signs we’ve provided for you in this blog. We’re all too aware of what the damage can be when issues with your sewer line are left unattended. That’s why it is best to schedule regular maintenance to avoid costly repair bills. If you are looking for a plumber in Loveland, CO, look no further than Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning.

Your sewer line is the plumbing line responsible for channeling out all the waste from your home. Without this vital plumbing line, things would be quite stinky! It is important to remember that even though the sewer line is connected to a city sewer system, the homeowner is responsible for their own line. So, if your main sewer line becomes clogged, it is up to you to contact a professional to locate the source of the clog and resolve it! Below we have provided a list of warning signs that suggest your sewer line is in trouble.

Puddles in Your Yard

When there is a leak in your main sewer line, you might notice puddles in your yard. It is easy to shrug this off as a symptom of something else, so check to see that it isn’t coming from another source, like your garden hose or a sprinkler. If neither of those things are the cause, call a plumber.

Excess Greenery

If you begin to see more greenery spurt up in your lawn, it might be due to a leak in the sewer line. The leakage acts as a fertilizer, making vegetation grow more rapidly. Often, you will notice that the vegetation appears to be healthier and greener.

Foul Odors

Let’s face it, a clogged sewer line is going to emit some funky odors. If you notice any unpleasant smells coming from your drains or in your basement, it is time to contact a plumber. Trust us, you would not want to wait until the sewer line backs up into your home.

Slow Drains

If the water in your sinks, bathtub, or shower doesn’t drain as fast as it used to, it might be due to a clogged sewer line. If you notice multiple drains appear clogged, don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with a professional.

Mold and Mildew

A leak in the sewer line creates an excess amount of moisture, which can lead to mold. If you see a sudden growth of mold, or smell mildew, there might be trouble with the sewer line.

The best way to avoid a damaged sewer line is to schedule regular maintenance and inspection. A plumber can check for minor problems that could eventually grow into a major one. However, if a problem does arise, Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning is here to help. We offer a variety of plumbing services including installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement.

Contact Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning today!

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