Throughout Colorado there are many homes and apartments without air conditioning. With mild seasons and cool nights throughout the summer it is often not needed as you can lower the temperature in your home by opening the windows and letting the breeze roll in. Lately, temperatures seem to keep rising every year and in the…
Continue ReadingThe weather across the state of Colorado is hard to beat. With an average of 300 days of sunshine, we’re fortunate to be able to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors almost year round. Though, the same sunshine that brings warm days during winter also has the capability to bring really hot days during…
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Colorado mountain air is fresh and invigorating, but if you ever find the inside of your home feeling stuffy, or your allergies flare up even when you’re not outside, it might be time to replace the air filter in your home. While it is easy to forget and not change your filters until you start…
Continue ReadingWhile we may still see snow in the months we typically consider to be summer, those days when the sun is shining means we’ll start to experience temperatures into the 70s, 80s, and even higher. Such is the way Colorado weather works. But, before you turn on your air conditioning system, it’s important to make…
Continue ReadingApril showers may bring May flowers, but those blooming flowers bring sneezing, congestion, and watery eyes. During spring the air is filled with pollen from newly budding plants, causing discomfort from allergy symptoms while you’re trying to enjoy sunny, warmer days. Eventually this pollen will make its way into your home and the higher levels…
Continue ReadingWith winter coming to an end, we can finally look forward to warmer days and longer nights. Spring is the season of open windows, cool breezes, and the types of weather that only require a light sweater for heading outside. But when the spring sun starts shining into your home , you may notice a…
Continue ReadingEach year the Carrier President’s Award spotlights businesses that have shown exemplary service and expertise in the HVAC industry. This year we are proud to announce that we are a 2018 recipient of this award, reflecting our commitment to customer satisfaction and providing comfort and value to every one of our customers. Receiving the Carrier…
Continue ReadingA dirty filter causes your furnace to work harder to heat your home. This makes your heating system inefficient and since a filter is designed to trap contaminants such as dust, mold, and dander, it can also hurt your health. When Should You Replace Your Furnace Filter? A clean furnace filter is crucial to your…
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 ReadingCarbon monoxide is known as the silent killer. Exposure to this toxic gas, even in small doses, can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and headache. Long-term exposure can lead to more serious health conditions. In some cases, it can even be fatal. Since it is colorless and odorless, the gas is impossible to detect with any…
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