As temperatures start to take a dive, you may begin to worry about whether or not your home is ready for the cold season ahead. Here at Bartels Heating & Cooling, we get ready for the heating season by keeping our trucks well-stocked and giving all of our technicians the training they need to repair and maintain heaters. And as a homeowner, there are ways you can prepare your home for the changing of the seasons as well.
Bartels Heating & Cooling Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category
What Should You Do to Get Your Home Ready for Cooler Weather?
Monday, October 17th, 2016Does Your Furnace Need Repair? Take Action Today
Monday, October 10th, 2016When a furnace breaks down, you cannot afford to wait to get the service you need. Furnaces may seem sturdy and reliable—and they typically are—but one small component out of line can soon wear out the entire system, leaving you without heat.
This year, do your part in preventing a furnace breakdown by scheduling your annual fall maintenance visit and by scheduling repairs the moment your furnace breaks down.
Protect Your Home from a Carbon Monoxide Leak
Monday, October 3rd, 2016Carbon monoxide is one of the most dangerous substances that can be found in a home. And it comes from some of the appliances you use every day! Your gas stove, dryer, and heater can all produce carbon monoxide, but there should be a ventilation system in place to keep it out of your living area.
The furnace runs on and off throughout the day, and it’s key that you keep this part of your home well-maintained, so that you don’t have to worry about a potential leak. Learn more about how to safeguard your home below.
Don’t Skip This Important Service This Season
Monday, September 26th, 2016Heating maintenance (or a heating tune-up) is one of the most important services you can schedule for your home before the winter starts! We’re barely moving into fall, but that does not mean it’s too soon to start thinking about the performance of your heating system. Wait too long, and you may be too late!
Save Money on Heating This Year
Monday, September 19th, 2016Our Guide to Choosing the Right Furnace for Your Home
Monday, September 12th, 2016If you’re looking into purchasing new heating equipment for your home or replacing a failing system, we’ve got you covered. Our technicians are here to help with all of your heating needs—big or small—which is why we’ve provided this guide to selecting your new furnace. Call our friendly team for more information!
Make Sure that Your Heater Is Tuned Up for Cooler Weather
Monday, September 5th, 2016Is It Time to Replace Your Heater?
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016Heating season is right around the corner, whether we’re ready or not. And if your heating system is not ready, you can run into all sorts of problems come wintertime. Is your heater nearing the end of its life? Now is the time to schedule replacement, to avoid the rush of winter and make sure that your family is comfortable throughout the season.
Extreme Temperatures Test the Operation of Your Heating and AC Systems
Monday, April 11th, 2016From time to time, we like to remind the homeowners in our community how important it is to schedule professional service for an AC or heating system when it needs it, and to schedule routine services as well. We’ve had some temperature swings and unpredictable weather patterns lately, and this can overwork your heater to the point that it can break down when you least expect it. And once the AC season begins, we don’t want your air conditioner to be unprepared! Here’s our advice for keeping your HVAC (heating and air conditioning) equipment in good shape for the worst weather.
Making Last-Minute Heating Repairs: Don’t Put It Off Until Next Season
Monday, March 21st, 2016Your heating system is not functioning at its best. “Oh well,” you think, turning on the space heaters and lessening your heating system usage for the end of the season, “there’s always next season.” A lot of people have this same way of thinking about heating and cooling repairs. If it happens at the end of the season, you don’t really need the repair right away, right?