Keeping Your Home’s Gas Line Safe.

As technology progresses gas pipelines have proven to be a safe means of transporting fuel. Now and then, pipeline ruptures make the news and in tragic instances could result in a catastrophic accident. One of the jobs of Altitude Heating and Air is to prevent pipeline ruptures from ever occurring in the Colorado Springs area.

These days it is standard for all new transmission lines, distribution lines, or service lines to be pressure tested before being put in service. Some of the things Altitude Heating and Air may do are…testing the pipes thoroughly. If they find any issues the pipe must be replaced. The pipe must be cleaned before being put back in service.

Altitude Heating and Air not only is your first choice for HVAC in the Colorado Springs area, but also faulty pipelines. See the many services provided by Altitude Heating and Air by visiting altitudehvacco.com. The next part is even easier…just call (719) 209-4955.

Knowing Your HVAC Team.

In an emergency you may do little or no research before hiring a HVAC company to repair your Colorado home’s system. Let us take some of the guesswork out of it. HVAC professionals are not all created equal. Altitude Heating and Air has been serving the heating and air conditioning needs (emergency and maintenance as well) for most of this century.

Altitude Heating and Air knows your home or business’ boiler, radiant heat, or furnace system as well as anyone here in the Rockies. You will feel comfortable every time you pick up the phone and call them for service.

Altitude Heating and Air honors veterans, teachers, and senior citizens with additional discounts on their many services. For more information, please google altitudehvacco.com. Then when you need them call (719) 209-4955.

And Now We Transition into Warmer Weather.

Those that have lived around here for a time know that winter weather can give way to hot conditions in a quick second. With that in mind, it is not too early to consider whether or not your home’s air conditioning system is ready for the months ahead. An inspection by Altitude Heating and Air, the air conditioning specialists of Colorado Springs, gives you peace of mind!

Altitude Heating and Air will –

1.  Clean and replace the various filters.

2.  Make the condenser coils look like new.

3.  Clear out all of the debris.

4.  Check and double check the coolant lines.

5.  And, give it a trial run.

You don’t need to wait until the first sweltering day when everyone else has been calling! Pick up the phone now and call HVAC expert Altitude Heating and Air for a home a/c check-up. You can see their many services by googling altitudehvacco.com. Make it a priority to call this number in Colorado Springs (719) 209-4955.

Just What is an HVAC System Anyway?

You see and hear this acronym all the time, but what does it stand for? HVAC in your Colorado Springs area home means heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. HVAC systems are common in our community’s single-family homes. In short, they provide environmental comfort. These systems use fresh air from outdoors to provide high indoor air quality.

There are several parts to your HVAC system including –

1.  The air return which marks the start of the system.

2.  Then there is the filter.

3.  There are exhaust outlets where the exhaust is expelled.

4.  There are also ducts where the air passes through.

5.  Electrical elements where trouble is likely to begin.

Add in the outdoor compressor and you have a system that requires the skill of a trained HVAC pro to repair or replace it. That is where Altitude Heating and Air enters the picture. For years, the Colorado Springs area has counted on Altitude to fix your HVAC system. See for yourself at altitudehvacco.com. and call (719) 209-4955 at the first sign of trouble.

Guys and Gals, We Have a Long Way to Go.

We may be talking about Covid-19, but that is not the topic. The one sure thing around the Rockies is that there is plenty of winter ahead. Around here it can be beautiful just as long as you have a nice warm home to get back to. Your snug and cozy castle can make the difference in winter unless…something goes wrong with your furnace!

Here are some common problems this time of year –

1.  It is blowing cold air…it’s already cold enough, thank you.

2.  The rooms in your home are heating unequally.

3.  Excessive cycling…good for residents…NOT for the furnace when it shuts on and off.

4.  Carbon Monoxide…please, please have a detector installed!

5.  Your furnace simply will not turn on.

One thing to keep in mind with many months of cold weather ahead is that Altitude Heating and Air is always a phone call away. If you have furnace problems in the Colorado Springs area this or any other year call Altitude Heating and Air as soon as possible. See all that they do by visiting altitudehvacco.com. Always call (719) 209-4955.

Christmas is Still Christmas.

It is a famous line from the movie Miracle on 34th Street, but this year it takes on new meaning in the midst of this unique time in Rocky Mountain history. While things may be in transition at this time of year, we can always look back at the rich history of Christmastime in the greater Rockies.

The first Christmas celebration in Colorado happened just over 215 years ago, a few miles north of Salida near the mouth of Brown’s Canyon. Zebulon Pike and his 15 soldiers had a reason to celebrate. Even though they were very hungry, on Christmas Eve, they bagged no less than eight bison. They would truly enjoy a Christmas feast!

Times have changed of course, but even in the midst of today’s challenges we will find ways to celebrate Christmas with our families in Colorado Springs and the surrounding area. We here at Altitude Heating and Air your HVAC choice wish you and yours a very safe and especially healthy Christmas 2020 and a very Happy New Year.

We are Altitude Heating and Air.

A plumber or HVAC company who does not have all the credentials and history that we have could never write anything like this, but we can proudly introduce ourselves to you if you do not already know us. We are Altitude Heating and Air, having served the Colorado Springs area proudly for more than a decade and a half.

Why should you call us? Well, we offer discounts to seniors as well as veterans and our most precious commodity…teachers. That, we hope, is a good start. Not only that, but we pride ourselves in solving plumbing emergencies 24/7 with a phone call anytime to (719) 209-4955. If that weren’t enough, we specialize in A/C repair and heating in your home.

This is who we are at Altitude Heating and Air and we hope that 2021 brings your Colorado Springs family a return to a sense of normalcy that we experienced before 2020. One thing is certain, when you have a plumbing or heating problem this winter you can count on Altitude Heating and Air. Visit us on the web at altitudehvacco.com.

Sorry to Say…There is a Long Way to Go.

We are not talking about Covid-19. In this case the subject is your in-home heating around Colorado Springs. The one sure thing around here is that there will be a long winter ahead. It can be beautiful in the Rockies just as long as your home is nice and warm. Your cozy castle can make the difference unless, of course, something goes wrong with your furnace!

Here are some common problems this time of year –

1.  It is blowing cold air…we don’t need more of that.

2.  The rooms in your home are not heating unequally.

3.  Excessive cycling…the furnace shuts on and off.

4.  Carbon Monoxide…make absolutely sure that you have a detector installed!

5.  Your furnace just will not turn on.

Your Colorado Springs’ HVAC professionals are just a phone call away. It’s a name you would like to know…Altitude Heating and Air. They are always ready, willing, and able to restore comfort to your Colorado Springs area home or office. Visit them on the web at altitudehvacco.com and call them at (719) 209-4955.

Are You Under Pressure?

This year so many of us would answer that in the affirmative. If the natural gas lines in your Colorado Springs area home are under pressure that can be a dangerous matter! Over time, gas pipelines have proven to be a safe means of fuel transport. Now and then, pipeline ruptures make the news and, very occasionally, result in a catastrophic accident.

What about pressure testing? Pressure testing is the practice of subjecting pipes or pipeline systems to pressure far above operating pressure to confirm the integrity of the pipe, its fittings, and its joints. The concept is to locate pipe weaknesses before something goes wrong and, obviously repair them.

That is one of the many services offered by Altitude Heating and Air. Altitude has become a friendly and necessary companion in the Colorado Springs area for preventative and emergency plumbing and HVAC related services. This is not a matter that should be ignored! Have your home’s pipes pressure tested by Altitude Heating and Air. Call (719) 209-4955.

Does it Feel Warmer in Here?

That’s something you really don’t want to have to say in your Colorado Springs area home this time of year.  We know, sometimes it is hard to tell whether your air conditioning unit is broken or not especially for inexperienced homeowners.  Perhaps you won’t even realize that there is something wrong with your A/C until it has stopped working entirely!

Here are some signs that repair or replacement of your home’s a/c unit is needed –

1.  The rooms are simply not cooling like they used to.

2.  You go to turn on your air conditioning and it refuses to go on.

3.  Strange sounds are emanating from the unit.

4.  There are noticeable leaks and moisture.

5.  Your electric bill keeps going up.

You may have thought before the hot weather hit us that this was a real probability this season.  You can’t put it off any longer!  If you live in the Colorado Springs area it is time to call Altitude Heating and Air.  Just because we live at a higher altitude it doesn’t mean it won’t get uncomfortably hot.  Call Altitude Heating and Air at (719) 209-4955.

Ahhh…That Feels Better.

Very soon now (if not already) you will reach for your Colorado Spring’s home’s thermostat.  You will want a cool, comfortable flow of fresh air when you turn on the air conditioning.  If you do not receive the desired affect you know that you will want your home’s a/c fixed YESTERDAY!

Here are 4 things YOU can do before cranking up the a/c –

1.  Check your air filter…it is likely that your furnace shares the same filter.

2.  Clear the outdoor unit of leaves, dirt, sticks, etc.

3.  Make sure you changed the setting from heat to cool…you’d be surprised.

4.  Schedule yearly maintenance for your a/c unit.

That last one is a given if you expect high performance throughout another Colorado Springs summer.  The air conditioning professionals in our area are located at Altitude Heating and Air.  For your home’s heating and air conditioning needs always think first of Altitude Heating and Air.  Just call (719) 209-4955.

Turn it Off…Keep it on.

Around this time, many Colorado Springs homeowners ask themselves, “Do I need to turn off my furnace in the Spring?”  We’re not talking about putting the thermostat in the “off” setting.  We’re talking about turning off the pilot light, completely shutting the system down, and not worrying about it again until it gets cold out.

Here are some pros and cons –

1.  It saves money

2.  It saves energy

3.  You won’t accidentally be heating your home this summer

On the other hand –

1.  Just remember to turn it back on this fall

2.  Maybe your furnace is hard to reach

3.  Will there be another cold snap this spring?

Here at Altitude Heating and Air we want you to be an informed homeowner.  We have been serving the Colorado Springs area’s heating and air conditioning needs throughout the 21st century.  We are just a phone call away when you have any HVAC dilemmas around your castle.  Just give us a call at Altitude Heating and Air…that’s (719) 209-4955.

I Didn’t Ask for a Cold Shower.

So, you are increasingly having trouble getting hot water while taking a shower.  Now, usually you’d blame this on the hot water heater.  You have become increasingly aware that you’re getting plenty of hot water everywhere else around your Colorado Springs area castle.  It COULD BE that the anti-scald device is too high, or there’s a bad shower mixer valve.

If it happens to be an incorrectly set scald device, then you could take the handle or head off.  Turn the device to the right and check the temperature.  If your shower mixing valve is the root of the problem, then a disassembly of the entire unit may be necessary and you may want to take off your DIY hat and call a professional.

The professional plumber to call in the Colorado Springs area is Altitude Heating and Air for your plumbing, air conditioning, and home heating needs.  Altitude Heating and Air is almost always the right choice before you roll up your sleeves and perhaps make things worse.  In Colorado Springs rely on Altitude Heating and Air at (719) 209-4955.

Are You a Grill Master?

Your time is nearly here…time to get outdoors and grill!  If you have a gas fire pit it’s a great way to entertain as well as add an attractive addition to your property’s overall decor.  If this is the year and you are considering this type of set up in your own yard, then there are a few things that you will want to understand when it comes to installing a gas line for a fire pit.

Here are some of them –

1.  Carefully choose the right spot.

2.  Decide on a portable or permanent pit.

3.  Explore adding a patio deck.

Colorado Springs is already beautiful, when you can add an attraction like a fire pit to your property it makes things even more breathtaking.  When it comes time to install the gas piping immediately call Altitude Heating and Air.  They are the experts at gas line installation in greater Colorado Springs.  That phone number is (719) 209-4955.