Give Me Good Ventilation.

If your Colorado Springs home could talk it would tell you that (it might also say “pick up your socks”!).  Ventilation refers to the exchange of indoor and outdoor air. Without proper ventilation, an otherwise insulated and airtight house will seal in harmful pollutants, such as carbon monoxide.

Whole house ventilation entails using one or more fans and duct systems to exhaust stale air and supply fresh air into the house.  Whole-house ventilation systems provide controlled, uniform ventilation throughout the house.  Balanced systems include both exhaust and fresh air intake components.

In case you have ever contemplated the “V” in HVAC…now you know!  My name is Lonny Crawford the owner of Altitude Heating and Air.  It is my and my tech’s jobs to know the ins and outs of every heating and air conditioning system in Colorado Springs before you invite us into your home.  Just call us at (719) 209-4955.  

Sump Pumps in the Rockies.

No, this is not an obscure John Denver song.  It’s about having and maintaining a sump pump in the Colorado Springs area.  In The Rocky Mountain State, most homes have basements. A growing number of homeowners are also expanding their living area into the basement.  It can be frustrating completing your new addition, only to have it flooded a few short months later.

Sump pumps are usually hardwired into a home’s electrical system and, occasionally have a battery backup.  In homes with finished basements, a homeowner may also decide to have a second sump pump as a backup.  Since water may begin to overflow if not constantly pumped, a backup system should be considered for prolonged power outages.

What is right for your Colorado Springs home?  Let us help you determine that with an in-home visit from sump pump installation and maintenance professionals Altitude Heating and Air.  Together, we can give you 2020 flooding vision in the New Year!   One sump pump or two?  Just call us at Altitude Heating and Air (719) 209-4955.  

A Salute to General William Jackson Palmer.

You may not know the name, but our city of Colorado Springs is beholding to him.  He was a 19th century railroad builder who founded our fair city as a resort town.  You see, railroads brought tourists and visitors to the area from other parts of the United States and abroad.  In the early days, the city was on the junction of seven railways.

Fast forward to the 20th century when NORAD The North American Space Defense Command was located within the city.  Things really got rolling in the 1960’s!  The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Community College, and Colorado Technical University were established in our fair city.

Today, Colorado Springs is the home of nearly half a million people.  Here at Altitude Heating and Air Conditioning we are proud to serve the HVAC needs of that population which continues to grow.  From all of us at Altitude Heating and Air Conditioning to your family have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

It’s Not the Time of Year for a Tank Top!

However, it may be the right time to go tankless…a new tankless water heater that is.  It is widely known that tankless water heaters use 30 to 50 percent less energy than units with tanks, saving a typical family about $100 or more per year, depending on water usage.  Add in the comfort of always having hot water in your shower and now we’re talking!

The primary disadvantage of an on demand or instant hot water heater is the upfront cost.  The smaller units that you often see won’t produce enough hot water to serve most area households. They’ll only serve one faucet at a time.  It’s a problem if you want to shower while the dishwasher is running.  There are larger units that can handle the demand of a whole family.

What is right for your Colorado Springs household?  We can help you determine if it is the proper time for you to go tankless.  Just give us a call at (719) 209-4955.  We are the Colorado Springs’ HVAC experts at Altitude Heating and Air.  Let’s explore tank or tankless in your home and we will steer you in the right direction.

Holiday Evening- Rock Ledge Ranch

Dec 14th - Holiday Evening- Rock Ledge Ranch

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Rock Ledge Ranch will be transformed with the sights, sounds, and aromas of this traditionally festive season! The evening features tractor rides, old-time musical entertainment, lantern light tours to the 1860’s Homestead Cabin, Blacksmithing demonstrations, barn dancing, Victorian celebrations in the 1880’s Rock Ledge House and Edwardian festivities in the 1907 Orchard House.

 

Getting your Furnace Ready for Winter.

We know, it’s already cold here in the Rockies, but it’s not getting any warmer anytime soon!  You shouldn’t wait another day to have your furnace checked and running in tip-top condition for the next several months.  Anyone who has lived for more than one winter in Colorado Springs knows that cold weather around here is harsher than warm.

Here are just some of the tips to getting your furnace ready:

1.  Change the air filters

2.  Cover the AC condenser

3.  Clean the heat exchanger

4.  Lubricate and clean the blower motor

5.  Have an HVAC pro do all of the above and more

That may be the best advice we can give.  Call the HVAC service professionals at Altitude Heating and Air for the best service, repair, and replacement expertise you can get on your home or office’s heating system.  Altitude heating and Air Services the heating and air conditioning needs of the greater Colorado Springs area.  Just call (719) 209-4955.

Drip, Drip, Drip.

That sound may be music to the ears of a Colorado Springs homeowner, IF that sound is coming from certain faucets that have a steady drip as temperatures plummet.  That is one of the first ways to prevent frozen pipes in your home this winter.  When temperatures drop, the risk of your pipes freezing and bursting like skyrockets is very real!

The pipes most at risk are those in unheated interior spaces such as basements, attics, and garages.  But even pipes running through cabinets or exterior walls can freeze.  One suggestion is pipe insulation which can cost as little as 50 cents per linear foot at your local hardware store.  A study has shown that at 20 degrees the “temperature alert threshold” will be reached.

Be very careful of using space heaters to warm a room.  You’ve heard about the potential dangers therein.  For frozen pipes or other plumbing emergencies in the greater Colorado Springs area you can always count on Altitude Heating and Air.  We will keep your home warm and safe this winter.  Just call (719) 209-4955.