Robbins Heating & Air Conditioning Blog : Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

What Does It Mean to “Size” a Furnace?

Monday, November 30th, 2020

furnace-with-pipesIf you are considering installing a furnace in Colorado Springs, CO to plan for the coming winter weather, you’ve come to the right people. We have highly experienced and NATE-certified technicians to take care of replacing your old furnace with the right new model to see to your heating needs. Our team is thorough and precise because we take safety seriously.

Today we want to talk about one of the most important steps in furnace installation, which is to properly size the furnace before a unit is picked out. You might at first think this means finding a furnace that will fit into the available space. That’s not what sizing actually means: it’s a more complicated process, and the success of your home heating depends on it being done right.

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How Prompt Repairs Keep Your Furnace Running Safely

Monday, November 16th, 2020

furnace-isolated-whiteOne of the big concerns we have as a company offering furnace repair in Colorado Springs, CO is ensuring the safety of our customers. The majority of homes in Colorado Springs use gas furnaces to stay warm during the intense, long winters, and a gas furnace that is in poor repair can create carbon monoxide dangers to a household that are potentially lethal. We take this seriously, and since 1970 we’ve helped our customers receive the service that will not only keep the heat on, but will keep health hazards away.

Of course, we can’t come to help you until you call to tell us you have issues with your furnace. We cannot emphasize enough the importance of moving fast to have furnace repairs done when anything isn’t working properly. Even a seemingly small concern with the furnace may become a safety hazard. Below are the ways fast repairs translate to a safer furnace.

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Troubleshooting (Safely) a Furnace That Won’t Heat

Monday, November 2nd, 2020

gas-burnersA furnace that isn’t giving you enough warmth for your home is a problem. Sometimes the problem is a simple one you can correct yourself. In other situations, you’ll need professional heating repair in Colorado Springs from our technicians.

This post is not about how you can do a DIY fix on a malfunctioning furnace. We don’t recommend you attempt any type of repair on your own when it comes to your furnace. However, there’s a difference between “repairs” and “troubleshooting.” There’s nothing wrong with making basic checks on a furnace to see if there’s an easy solution, such as something you overlooked. But you shouldn’t open up the furnace cabinet and go in with tools. If you can’t get the furnace to work after running through the troubleshooting steps below, call us to handle it. We’ll take care of the issue completely and safely.

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Important Gas Furnace Safety Reminders for the Upcoming Winter

Monday, October 19th, 2020

natural-gas-furnaceMany people enjoy winter weather, but staying safe through the season still requires having a central heating system in a house. For most families in Colorado Springs, the heater that keeps them warm and safe through the winter is a gas furnace.

Gas furnaces come with their own safety cautions. We want to stress with our customers that gas furnaces are not inherently dangerous. If they were, they would never be allowed in homes at all. But if neglected or used incorrectly, a gas furnace can create deadly combustion and carbon monoxide dangers. Unfortunately, every year someone in Colorado Springs dies due to carbon monoxide poisoning. These tragedies are preventable if you take the right safety precautions.

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October Is the Season of Heating Maintenance

Monday, October 5th, 2020

service-technician-and-furnaceHappy Month of October to you! Have you scheduled your heating maintenance yet?

If you work in the HVAC industry, that is the standard greeting for when October rolls around each year. Spring may officially start in September, but there’s something about the dry crisp air of October and the Halloween decorations that make people realize that fall has arrived in full—and it’s time for those important fall upkeep tasks. For HVAC professionals, that means telling their clients why their heating in Colorado Springs, CO needs routine maintenance.

We make it simple to have annual maintenance through our Residential Energy Savings Agreement. You’ll receive annual or semi-annual HVAC system tune-ups as well as membership benefits: a 15% discount on repairs, special priority scheduling, protection against inflation if the membership fees increase, 24-hour emergency service, and friendly reminders from our staff to schedule an appointment so you won’t forget.

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Is It Time to Replace Your Boiler?

Monday, February 24th, 2020

woman-cold-scarfIf you own a boiler, then consider yourself lucky. Not only are these systems extremely efficient and effective, but they’re also super durable, capable of lasting upwards of 15 years (that’s a really long time!)

But unfortunately, no matter how durable your boiler is, eventually it is going to have to be replaced. In fact, there are a number of signs that suggest the time for a replacement, and below, we have outlined some of them for you. All you need to do is keep reading to find out more (and, as always, remember to call us when you need heating services in Colorado Springs.)

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Your Noisy Furnace is Trying to Tell You Something

Monday, February 10th, 2020

Has your furnace been rather chatty lately? If so, it is probably trying to tell you something. See, a noisy furnace often suggests that there is a problem somewhere in the system, so it is quite important that you don’t ignore it.

There are a number of sounds you don’t want to hear coming from your furnace, and below, we have outlined some of them for you. All you have to do is keep reading to find out more! So, what are you waiting for? Click “Continue Reading” and remember to contact our team when you need furnace repair in Colorado Springs.

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A Quick ‘Q & A’ About Furnace Maintenance

Monday, January 27th, 2020

question-mark-blueHere’s the thing: many homeowners don’t want to schedule their annual maintenance services, and we can see why. You’ve got to put your life on hold for a few hours while some guy does some things to your furnace that, in the end, you’ve got to pay for.

But, we are here to tell you that furnace maintenance is absolutely necessary and that scheduling it isn’t nearly as bad as you think! In fact, we’ve decided to answer a few of the most frequently asked questions about maintenance, that way, you can decide for yourself if it’s important.

So, what are you waiting for? Keep reading to learn more—and remember to schedule your furnace maintenance in Colorado Springs with us!

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Brrr! My Heat Pump Won’t Heat!

Monday, January 13th, 2020

We all know just how cold it is around here this time of year—temperatures just keep dropping and dropping and dropping! So, of course, if you’ve got a faulty heat pump on your hands, it’s really no wonder why you’re concerned!

Fortunately, you’ve come to the right spot. We’re well aware of the reasons why heat pumps stop heating, and below, we have outlined some of them for you. All you have to do is keep reading to find out more—and remember to schedule your heater repair in Colorado Springs with us!

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Zone Control is the Way to Go!

Monday, December 30th, 2019

comfortable-womanYou want your forced-air heater to be as efficient as possible, right? Of course, you do! Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to make this dream a reality, and today, we are going to be talking about one of the greatest of them all!

See, installing a zone control system is a great way to maximize control over your entire HVAC system, allowing for greater comfort and efficiency! So, what are you waiting for? All you have to do is keep reading below to find out more (Oh! And of course, remember to contact our team when you need an HVAC company in Colorado Springs!)

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