Air Purifiers: Technology That Just Works

April 10th, 2023

Have you ever wondered how an air purifier works? Perhaps you’ve got a coworker or a neighbor who has one of those portable air purifiers. Sometimes, it just looks like a box with vents, and other times people have air purifiers hooked up to their air ducts. For many of our customers, unless they know how they work, they’re just not going to buy them. It’s tough selling a product that almost feels like magic!

Well, air purifiers like the REME Halo Whole Home In-Duct Air Purifier do an exceptional job of keeping contaminants out of your air. But we’re going to take the time today to explain how this system works and why it’s going to benefit you in the long run.

Air purifiers in Colorado Springs, CO can eradicate biological contaminants quickly and effectively. And we’re going to show you how!

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The Benefits of Going “Tankless”

March 27th, 2023

Tankless water heaters, or “on-demand” water heaters have been around for a while now. Most homeowners associate them with convenience, power, and the efficiency of having access to hot water without the need for a tank. This is good news for a lot of our potential customers, because due to their popularity, on-demand water heaters are becoming increasingly more affordable. It’s more common to have a tankless system set up in your home, rather than having to default to a storage-tank water heater.

The truth is that these water heaters are not for everyone. Some homes will actually function a lot better with a storage-tank water heater. But in order to understand the difference, we’d like to cover the basic benefits of going tankless, and why it might be a great option for your home.

And, if you like what you read, then be sure to schedule water heater service in Monument, CO with a team you trust!

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3 Ways to Save on Fuel or Energy

March 13th, 2023

The cost of utilities is on the rise, and it doesn’t sound like they are projected to go down anytime soon. We’d like to talk about some unique ways to save money on energy or fuel costs. These are all things that you, as a homeowner, can do right now to improve your home’s energy efficiency and potential.

The important thing is that you leave any of the professional heating or cooling services to us so we can keep expenses to a minimum. Heating service in Monument, CO is essential to your heating system running with peak efficiency and performance. And nothing replaces a professional providing this kind of service. But everything else mentioned here is free game!

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A Healthy Furnace Vs. a Neglected Furnace

February 27th, 2023

When you take a long, hard look at your furnace, what do you see? Don’t be shy, head down to your basement or crawlspace right now with a flashlight and take a look. This might be a good time to do it as well, since the winter is winding down and we’re likely to start seeing warmer temperatures in March and April.

Furnaces can be rough around the edges. They don’t have to look pristine. They run all day and night in the area of your home where people aren’t spending time. We’re not asking you to see whether the system is shiny and sparkling with metal polish or not, we’re asking you to give a look at whether you see dust, rust, moisture, or other things that signal problems. These clues are going to be the major differences between a furnace that’s in good shape and one that requires heating repair in Colorado Springs, CO.

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3 Unique Heat Pump Problems: And Our Solutions!

February 13th, 2023
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Have any of our local heat pump owners felt a little left out?

Heat pumps tend to get overshadowed pretty often by furnaces and boilers in the wintertime, primarily because the sole purpose of these systems is to provide powerful heating for your home.

With heat pumps, they’re a multifaceted system with both heating and cooling options, so they tend to make up fewer calls from troubled homeowners, but they’re still important.

If you’re a heat pump owner in our neck of the woods, then you’re in luck! Heat pumps are popular here due to their incredible efficiency and eco-friendly nature.

However, they can still run into problems in the coldest months of the winter, so you’d better be ready to get them properly diagnosed.

Let’s figure out if you need heating repair in Colorado Springs, CO, or if you’re in good shape for the next few months.

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Get to Know Your Furnace Better

January 30th, 2023

Furnaces are the most common heating appliance in the country, but when asked about how they work or how efficient they might be, customers can be at a loss. It’s not anyone’s fault, reliable resources can be hard to find online, and people generally have a different ideas in their heads about how a furnace might look or work.

Well, let’s start from scratch. In order to know how badly you might need furnace repair in Colorado Springs, CO, you’re going to need to know a little bit about your furnace. This blog is going to be a bit of an introductory level course on your furnace, what it is, how it works, and how it works hard to both heat your home and keep you safe.

Then, hopefully you’ll be in good shape to make the winning call when you need to decide the next steps to take with your malfunctioning furnace system.

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The Problem With Old Wiring

January 16th, 2023

Around the turn of the 20th century, it became common for homes to be built with access to electricity. Wires were hooked up in basements and rooftops, fuse boxes were set up in houses throughout the area, and homeowners began picking up electrical appliances they could use right in their own houses. The electrification of America happened swiftly and efficiently.

However, a lot has changed since then, and electrical appliances require more energy than they ever did. Not only that, but the methods we use to set up a home with electricity are much different than those older methods. The ancient knob and tube wiring you might see in an old barn or farmhouse is very outdated at this point, and you might need to call a professional electrician in Colorado Springs, CO to get it replaced.

Here are a few reasons why your electrical system might be too old to keep around.

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Last-Minute Gift Ideas 

December 19th, 2022

Thoughtful Last-minute Christmas Gifts from SoCo Heating and Cooling

Are you struggling to come up with the perfect present? Don’t know what to get the one who has it all? Think outside of the box this year!

SoCo Heating and Cooling is selling wrapped Whole House Air Purifiers or Humidifiers.  We will wrap and hand deliver the Humidifier or Air Purifier. You’ll have it just in time to put under the Christmas Tree, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the holiday season. Let us help you take one thing off your very busy plate!

Please call us at 719-497-2777 to coordinate your Humidifier or Air Purifier’s arrival and installation.  The idea behind this is so that you will have a cool gift for your loved one to unwrap and we will install the item when it’s good for them! Installation needs to be scheduled within 30 days after the holiday.

Click here to coordinate your next holiday gift now with SoCo Heating and Cooling! So Cool. So Cozy.

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The SoCo Air Filter FAQ

December 19th, 2022

We’ve mentioned air filters multiple times on our blogs, but we haven’t really dedicated a blog specifically to them yet. These components are special when compared to other heating system components, because they’re specifically designed to be addressed by a homeowner.

We think it’s a bad idea to just open your furnace up and start fiddling with the components. You can void your warranty and run into some serious problems, even safety concerns. But your air filter is located in a safe place that’s outside of your furnace box where it can be easily lifted out and a replacement can be placed back in. This is what makes this component unique.

So, let’s discuss any questions you might have about your air filter and make sure that all of our customers are on the right page with how to treat this powerful yet sensitive component of your heating in Colorado Springs, CO!

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Our Holiday Heating Tips

December 5th, 2022

Have you ever made it through a cold winter without worrying about your heating system once or twice? It happens and depending on your situation, it could happen multiple times a week.

We depend on these systems to keep us happy and comfortable, and a broken-down heating unit can turn a wonderful holiday season into a nightmare scenario.

Well, customers that go out of their way to do their diligence and take care of their heating systems actually get more out of them than people who neglect these important pieces of technology. If you’re willing to go the extra mile this season, then you might be able to get more out of your heating system for less.

Let’s talk about our holiday heating tips. And don’t forget to contact our pros for heating services in Castle Rock, CO if you run into any problems that are beyond your control.

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