November 20, 2013

What to Check if your Heater Doesn’t Turn On

It’s the first really cold day of the year, your house is chilly, and it’s time to turn on the heat. You flip on the furnace but after a few minutes you realize . . . nothing is happening! Before you call in an HVAC repair man there are a few things to check that might be preventing your heating system from turning on. Check the Thermostat What seems like...

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October 11, 2013

The Care and Keeping of Your Furnace

You probably don’t ever think about your furnace until you are stuck on a cold night with one that isn’t working. The truth is, a furnace is key to your home comfort and the key to keeping your home warm on those chilly nights. There are several very simple things you can be doing to care for your furnace so that it can take care of you. You should be...

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October 4, 2013

Maintenance for Your Heating System in the Fall

It’s officially fall, which means that those chilly autumn and winter nights are just around the corner. It’s also the best time to get the yearly maintenance done on the heating system in your home. Without this yearly cleaning and inspection, a system can wear itself out quickly, pump deadly carbon monoxide into your home, or simply stop working. It’s best to beat the late-fall and winter rush while your...

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June 27, 2013

Easy Fixes to Common Problems | Alps Air Conditioning & Heating

At Alps Air Conditioning & Heating, we get a lot of calls from people with questions about their HVAC system. Kathy talks about some easy fixes for the most common problems that people call in for. These fixes can save you from having to pay for a service call and can keep your system running smoothly!

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May 3, 2013

What Will It Cost to Install a New HVAC System?

You may have noticed your heating or air conditioning unit isn’t performing up to its usual standard. As you work to keep your home comfortable, you know it’s only a matter of time before you’ll need to replace your system. “So how much does it cost?” That’s the number one question a person asks when contemplating replacing their HVAC system. Many companies will give you a quote without even taking...

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April 26, 2013

Things You Can Do Before Calling For Service

Before spending money to have your HVAC unit serviced, Joey explains some steps you can take to see that your unit is really in need of service. If you find that your unit is still malfunctioning, that’s when it’s time to give a contractor like Alps a call.

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March 7, 2013

Size Matters with HVAC

Proper sizing of your HVAC equipment is crucial to the performance and efficiency of the system. Bigger isn’t always better. It is essential for the HVAC contractor or technician to correctly size the unit to meet the needs of the cooling and heating load. If the unit is too large, then it will lead to reduced cycle times, which leads to reduced efficiency. Reduced efficiency leads to higher operating costs...

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February 20, 2013

Five Ways to Save on Your Heating Bill

According to the federal government’s Energy Star heating and cooling guide, the typical home produces twice the greenhouse gas emissions than the average car. This is, in large part, due to the use of heating and air conditioning in the home. To save both energy and money, here are five things you can do to help the environment and your wallet at the same time. 1)    Set Your Thermostat. Setting...

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