Furnace Articles
Carbon Valley Heating and Air would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who took the time and entered our annual Oldest Furnace Contest! The 2019 winner is Leslie Ballentine! We were delighted to bring our expert installation services to Leslie’s home. With our guaranteed installations, experienced & NATE certified technicians, she can…
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Is your energy bill too high in the winter? Are you looking for ways to cut costs? There are a number of simple things you can do at home to save money. Some of them are bigger projects, but most are simple things you can do in your day-to-day life to help reduce your heat…
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There are a few things to check in your home in the case that your furnace is blowing cold air, such as your thermostat settings, air filter, and your home’s ductwork. If you can’t figure out the issue, give us a call at 303-963-9321 and we will inspect your furnace.
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Furnaces are far from immortal. If you take good care of it, your furnace will last considerably longer than a neglected one. It will still unfortunately not last forever. Here are some signs you might want to start looking for a fresh furnace: 1. It’s Old Furnaces generally last 15-20 years. Afterwards, they start to…
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The heat exchanger is a conglomeration of tubes/coils in your furnace where the air is heated. A crack in your heat exchanger can be bad news for you, your furnace, and your home if you don’t act fast. This causes carbon to be burned, which can release nitrous oxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide. Carbon…
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Imagine in the middle of winter, coming home after a long day at work or school and settling down with your family after to do homework, or watch a movie and suddenly there is cold air blowing out of your vents! This could be prime time to panic, but don’t! Here are a few things…
Continue ReadingOldest Furnace Contest creates a cozy home in Colorado. Carbon Valley Heating and Air would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who entered our oldest furnace contest! We had so much fun combing through the entries and were shocked at just how old some of these units were! This year’s winner is Kathy Simmons,…
Continue ReadingA furnace can be a noisy thing. Minor pops that emanate from the air ducts and the gentle hum of your furnace are definitely regular sounds. This will tell you that your heating system is working. Most homeowners have grown accustomed to these sounds. But if you hear some louder-than-normal noises coming from your furnace,…
Continue ReadingYour family’s comfort during the frigid winter months greatly depends on your heating system. If it is suffering from frequent breakdowns or requiring costly repairs its probably time to consider replacing your old model. Here are 2 good reasons why a new furnace is a good investment for your home. Energy Efficiency Saves Money According…
Continue ReadingIf you notice a burning smell coming from the heating and cooling vents in your home, or if your furnace cycles off and will not turn back on again, that is a good indicator that your furnace is overheating. Today’s furnaces are equipped with a built-in safety feature that turns your furnace off before any…
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