Did you know that with proper care and maintenance of your HVAC system, you can reduce your energy costs, extend the lifespan of the system (often significantly), and enjoy better heating and cooling year round? In today’s post, we’ll be looking at a few easy ways you can prepare your HVAC system for a hot Colorado summer. These DIY HVAC …
The Real Benefit of HVAC Maintenance is in the Numbers: How to Save Thousands
Consider this for a moment: The average cost of an HVAC maintenance visit is under $100. The cost of replacing an HVAC system can be as much as $12,000. That’s a huge difference. Here’s the really shocking thing though: the leading cause of “total HVAC failure,” i.e., systems that require replacement, is lack of maintenance. Many homeowners have been shocked …
How Colorado’s Hard Water Can Damage Your HVAC System & What to Do About It
Did you know that “hard” water can damage your HVAC system? This little-known fact has cost many homeowners a lot of trouble—and money. Since we have hard water here in northern Colorado, our team is taking it upon ourselves to educate as many homeowners as possible about this potential problem. Hard water can damage your water heaters, built-in humidifiers (and …
How to Prepare Your HVAC System for the Holidays
Picture this nightmarish scenario: You’re hosting this year for the holidays. Your house is brimming with family and friends. Everyone’s having a great time and, for once, really getting into the holiday mood—when you hear a sudden “clunk” noise. That was the sound of your furnace giving out. Pretty scary, right? While that’s an extreme example, it has happened to …
DIY Tips: How to Identify & Fix Common Furnace Problems Before Winter
Problems with your furnace are not fun to deal with in the middle of a Colorado winter. As we always espouse on the Best Buy Heating and Air blog, preventative maintenance is always the best way to stop problems before they arise. But what about when something goes wrong unexpectedly? You’re always welcome to contact us for help, but some …