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You turn on your furnace, and you smell gas. What should you do? First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone. Of course, if you’re still nervous because you just don’t know, turn off your furnace and give one of our highly trained technicians a call at 303-963-9321 to come out to diagnose the smell for you.
A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside your home to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the summer the process reverses and it will remove heat from your home and transfer it outside similar to an air conditioner.
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless, tasteless gas. It is formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon, or the incomplete burning of natural gas and other things that contain carbon.
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 and we will inspect your furnace.
When thinking about replacing your home heating and cooling system, be sure to purchase properly sized equipment for your specific home. The way to determine the proper-sized equipment is through a load calculation.
Ductless systems, also known as mini splits, provide heating and cooling without traditional air ducts. They are much simpler to install than a central HVAC system and offer other advantages as well.
Homeowners in Europe and Asia have used ductless mini splits systems to heat and cool their homes for decades.
Change your Firestone, CO HVAC filters regularly, as recommended which is usually at least every three months. A good HEPA filter will catch the particles before they reach your lungs. There’s so much floating in the air our eyes can’t see and changing your filter as recommended makes all the difference.
Keep your windows closed day and night. This will keep your home cool and prevent your AC from using more energy.
When adding on to your home or converting a room to a living area, a ductless system could be your best option.
Close your blinds on sun-facing windows during the day to keep the sun from heating up your home and causing your AC to use more energy.
Your heating and cooling system is one of the most significant investments you’ll make in your home. Be sure to do some research before you buy anything to get the most value for your money.
Upgrade your furnace for increased energy efficiency and heating cost reduction.
Upgrade your furnace for increased energy efficiency and heating cost reduction.
You turn on your heat pump, and you smell something burning. What should you do? Who should you call first, the fire department or your HVAC technician? First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone. Of course, if you’re still nervous because you just don’t know, turn off your heat pump and give one of our highly trained technicians a call at 303-963-9321 to come out to diagnose the smell for you.
Regularly scheduled maintenance can help you catch symptoms of bigger problems before they become an issue for your business. Catching symptoms of trouble early on can keep your units working efficiently and safely as long as possible.
Schedule a clean-check today to make sure your air conditioner runs smoothly this summer.
When adding on to your home or converting a room to a living area, a ductless system could be your best option.
Planning to remodel your home? Don’t forget about your heating and cooling system. Remodeling is the perfect time to add more comfort to your home—and it starts with your heating and cooling system.
Upgrade your HVAC equipment to help you save money on your monthly energy bills. Call us at 303-963-9321 today for more information.
Is your home always uncomfortable either upstairs or down? You should consider zoning your home!
Keep your home cool by learning about what causes humidity and the effects of it in your home.
Have your utility bills suddenly jumped? It could be your heating and cooling system.
If you hear any unusual noise coming from your HVAC unit, please turn it off and call us at 303-963-9321. Don’t attempt any kind of repair without consulting an HVAC certified technician first.
Do you live near a wildfire zone? If so, here are steps you can take to protect your indoor air quality and help keep your loved ones safe.
Turn on your ceiling fan when you’re home while raising the temperature on your thermostat to save energy costs and keep your home feeling cool. Make sure that your fan is rotating counter clockwise to blow the air straight down and therefore feel cool.
Indoor air quality is on everyone’s mind but how do you know what equipment is right for your home?
Just like a regular physical, a regularly scheduled maintenance appointment can help find and diagnose problems that would be otherwise invisible to you because the signs are not easily seen or heard. So often we notice problems only because we miss the benefit we lost when something stops working.
If you are not changing the filter in your AC system like you change the oil in your car you risk overworking it and damaging it that could result in expensive repairs or even replacement! At least every three months or more frequently if you have pets or dust issues!
Is it time for an AC tune-up? Contact Carbon Valley Heating and Air at 303-816-3216.
Keeping clean air circulating your home is very especially important due to more time spent at home. Contact us today for more information.
The central air conditioning system is a simple pleasure of everyday life. Your home should be a place where you can relax. On a hot day, cool air is essential to your relaxation. If you take good care of your air conditioner with annual inspections and monthly filter swaps, it should last 10 to 15…
On most thermostats, you can choose between On or Auto for your fan setting. On tells your HVAC unit to run its fans all the time, even when the air isn’t being heated or cooled. Auto means the fan only runs when your air is being treated. It might be a good idea to try…
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless, tasteless gas. It is formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon, or the incomplete burning of natural gas and other things that contain carbon. It can often be mixed with other gasses with odors. Carbon monoxide can result from the burning of any of these, gasoline, kerosene, oil, propane,…
Change the batteries in your smoke and CO detectors when you change your clocks for daylight savings. It’s an easy reminder to replace them and is very important for your safety! Call Carbon Valley today! 303-816-3216
Protect your pets from indoor air pollution by changing your air filters regularly.
It is no secret that your oven will toast your house up and cooking on a cold day is nice sometimes, but on a hot day it will warm your house up in an unnecessary way. Try to utilize the opportunity you might have to cook outside.
Your home’s air ducts connect to your heating and cooling system carrying all the air in your Firestone home. You are breathing the air in your home it is optimal for the traveling air to be as clean as possible. Because the air in your home carries particles or debris that will settle in the…
Your system may not be working correctly because the pilot light has gone out. This can be indicative of a bigger problem that requires professional help. Call us at 303-816-3216 or request service online to have it properly fixed.