Is a Heat Pump Effective Enough to Heat My Home?

November 2nd, 2015

If you are in the midst of looking for a new heating system or a replacement heating system, you may have come across a heat pump. These systems have many benefits, of which we’ll explain more about below, but there is some concern about whether or not a heat pump system can provide adequate heating to a home in Fairfield, OH. It takes some explaining to understand this concern, so let us shed some light on it for you.

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Indoor Allergies Require a Good Air Filter

October 26th, 2015

One of the benefits of the cooler fall air is that we experience the first frost. While many people may not be happy about this, allergy sufferers tend to rejoice. Why? The first frost kills off the flora and fauna that make fall allergies so challenging, reducing allergy symptoms. However, just because the cool air is here, and cold air is to follow, doesn’t mean you are out of the woods if one of your allergens is dust or pet hair. These kinds of allergies will affect you all the time, and if you have a forced air heating system, you’ll be trapped with these contaminants all winter long – unless you have a good air filter to capture them.

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Is Your Hot Water Heater Ready for Winter?

October 19th, 2015

No one likes taking a cold shower during the summer months, so just imagine that happening in the winter here in Oxford, OH. There can be a few reasons for your hot water heater not producing the hot water you need, but one of the best ways to avoid a scenario like this at all, no matter what type of hot water heater you use, is to schedule maintenance for your hot water heater. The experts at Bartels Heating & Cooling can help you properly maintain your hot water heater – all you have to do is call and schedule an appointment!

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It’s Getting Chilly – Have You Scheduled Your Commercial HVAC for Bi-Annual Maintenance?

October 12th, 2015

You may still be running the air conditioning in your commercial space, but the cool weather will be here shortly and the last thing you want to deal with is a heating problem. A poorly working commercial HVAC will directly affect your business. One of the best ways to avoid problems, particularly when the seasons change, is to schedule your 6-month commercial maintenance appointment. The commercial heating and cooling experts at Bartels Heating & Cooling are ready to help you – just give us a call!

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Do You Need to Replace Your Heating System?

October 5th, 2015

It came quick: that chilly weather in the morning and the evenings, chilly enough to make you think about turning your heat on. Did you find yourself hesitating because you ended last heating season questioning whether or not your heating system was going to continue to run as needed? It may be time for replacement, and to help you determine this before the cold weather sets in, here are three factors to weigh:

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Have You Scheduled Heating Maintenance Yet?

September 28th, 2015

We are at that time of year where the days are warm and comfortable and the nights are just chilly enough to need a blanket. It may not be time to fire up your heating system yet, but it will be soon, and you want to make sure that no matter what type of heating system you have, it is ready to work and work well. The best way to ensure that this happens is to call the HVAC experts at Bartels Heating & Cooling and schedule an appointment for heating maintenance for your home in West Chester, OH.

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Is Your Generator Ready for Winter Weather?

September 21st, 2015

While many homes still have their air conditioning running, we have to face an inevitable truth: fall is almost here. It can be easy to go from September to December in the blink of an eye, which is why we want to ask: is your generator ready for the winter season? We certainly hope you won’t need your generator this winter, but it would be a far worse scenario to need it and not have it work. The generator experts at Bartels Heating & Cooling can help ensure that this won’t be the case when you schedule us for generator maintenance.

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When Is It Time to Call for Hot Water Heater Repair?

September 14th, 2015

It’s the dog days of summer but that doesn’t mean you don’t need hot water in your house. With your hot water heater stowed away in a corner of your cellar or in a closet, it can be hard to tell when something is amiss. However, there are some signs your hot water heater will give that indicate it’s time to call for help:

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Reasons to Upgrade Your Thermostat

September 7th, 2015

At this time of year, your whole home air conditioning system has been operating for quite a while. You may have taken some steps to help reduce your energy usage, but there is one fairly simple step many homeowners overlook: upgrading your thermostat. Its small size belies its power in your home, because your air conditioning system can’t operate without a working thermostat. Your thermostat is the control center for your AC, telling it when to turn on and off. But today’s thermostats have far more capabilities than this, and these capabilities can offer you some important benefits.

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Should I Consider a Package Unit for My Commercial Space?

August 31st, 2015

Your commercial space can’t operate without having the right cooling or heating it needs during the year. If you have determined that your existing commercial HVAC system needs to be replaced in the imminent future, you have a number of options from which to choose. One of these options is a package unit. Any commercial HVAC replacement is a big decision and should always be undertaken with the help of a trained commercial cooling and heating expert, like the ones at Bartels Heating & Cooling. We can help with all of your commercial HVAC needs in Fairfield, OH, so give us a call today!

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