There are many great things about living in the mountains. You can be away from any neighbors except for the deer and elk. You can enjoy delightful views. Plus, you can be close to all your favorite outdoor activities: skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, hiking and biking in the summer. What is less great about living in the mountains is how hard it can be to keep your mountain home warm. Here are some tips to help you keep... Read More

In Colorado, we experience the full range of weather, from freezing cold to blazing heat. This can make it challenging to properly heat a large home. The right furnace will play a major role in your ability to maintain comfortable temperatures year-round. Here are some considerations to take into account when deciding on the best furnace system for your large home. Installer Matters More Than Brand One important factor to get straight before starting is that the installer of your... Read More

When the cold winds of autumn start to blow, and the overnight temperatures drop, you want to start using your furnace, maybe just a little at first. However, that could be enough to trigger some of the early season problems that keep your furnace from operating properly. Here are some of the common problems that people see when they start up their furnace at the beginning of the season. Not all of these problems require furnace repair or replacement. Many... Read More

When the grip of winter hits, you may love the warmth of your furnace. However, you may not love the shock you get when your heating bill comes every month. There’s good news: there are many easy things you can do to reduce your heating bills this winter. Some are completely free, while others have a minimal cost. If you follow these tips, you should see lower heating bills this winter, though how much saving you see will depend on... Read More

You may not believe it, but winter is approaching in Colorado. As warm as September was and October promises to be, January will still be cold, and you want to make sure you have a working furnace at that time. At a minimum, that means having a technician come out and service your furnace to help it keep in good working order. However, it might also mean being ready to replace your furnace. But how do you know when it... Read More

As we start getting the cool nights that signal the coming of fall, you might start wondering, “When should I schedule my fall furnace tune up?” Early fall is the best time to schedule this appointment. Ideally, it should be less than a month before you might want to turn on your furnace, and we’re already in that timeframe (the earliest recorded freeze in Denver was September 8). If you haven’t scheduled your maintenance yet, now is the time. If... Read More

Although summer hasn’t released its grip yet, it’s time to start thinking about the fall. In particular, it’s time to start fall maintenance on your furnace. Although there are some fall furnace maintenance steps you can take on your own, there are also some that it’s best to leave to a professional. Professional inspections and maintenance can help your furnace operate more efficiently and safely. It can also reduce the risk that you’ll need furnace replacement this year. Getting professional... Read More

If you are considering your cooling options, whether this is a new system or air conditioning replacement, you should take a serious look at ductless air conditioning. Ductless air conditioning, sometimes called ductless mini splits or heat pumps, is a different approach to air conditioning than we’re used to in the United States, though they’ve been common overseas for many years. Look at these pros and cons to determine whether this type of air conditioning is right for you. Pro:... Read More