SoCo Heating and Cooling Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Colorado Springs’

3 Reasons to Call for an Electrician

Monday, April 24th, 2023

Electrical work at home can be difficult to measure. Sure, changing a lightbulb can be a breeze, and replacing the cover of an outlet can be done by a homeowner who is careful, but anything more than that can get dicey.

We’re not just talking about safety when it comes to electrical services in Colorado Springs. You could end up damaging sensitive components of your home, harming some of your most expensive electrical devices, and even then still end up where you started. There’s a lot at risk when thinking about DIY electrical services, which is why calling for a professional is always a good choice.

We can fix your electrical systems, rewire sections of your home, replace lights with new lighting systems (like track lights), and more. The important thing is that you rely on us instead of jeopardizing your home’s electrical system with DIY work.

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Air Purifiers: Technology That Just Works

Monday, 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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A Healthy Furnace Vs. a Neglected Furnace

Monday, 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!

Monday, 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

Monday, 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

Monday, 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 

Monday, 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

Monday, 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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Furnace Noises and What They Mean

Monday, November 7th, 2022

So, you’re the proud owner of a furnace system that works hard to keep you warm throughout the winter. Congratulations! Gas furnaces are some of the most efficient and effective heating systems on the market, and they really don’t break the budget like some other heating systems might. There are several reasons why they’re the most common heating system in America.

Now, in order for your furnace to run exactly how it’s intended to, it needs to be repaired when something goes wrong. Detecting a problem that requires Colorado Springs furnace repair can be tricky, especially if you’re not trained in the HVAC industry. This blog post is for homeowners that are hearing strange or distressing noises coming from their heating system. We’ll talk about what these sounds mean, why they’re occurring, and what you can do about them.

Here’s a hint–you can call our team for fast diagnosis and repairs!

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“Help! I Turned on My Heater But It Won’t Heat!”

Monday, October 24th, 2022

Oh no! What a pesky problem. It’s usually enough to ruin someone’s day. And compound this kind of heater malfunction with other things that can go wrong on a given day, and we can understand why our customers might be struggling. Well, the good news is that you’re in the right place. Our team is full of heating experts that can help you with your heating system.

Depending on the type of heater you have and the specific issue at hand, you might require different solutions, like a quick fix or more extensive heating repairs. Heat pumps require different repairs than gas furnaces.

Keep reading to learn more about what might cause this kind of problem, and whether or not it’s safe. Otherwise, call our team for fast and effective heating service in Colorado Springs, CO! We’ve got your back.

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