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.

Repair or Replace…That is the Question.

Sometimes it is hard to know if your water heater can be repaired, or it simply HAS to be replaced. Like most other things, if your water heater is regularly maintained and repaired when necessary it can last for many years. I would imagine that you had the same water heater working for you since you moved into your current Colorado Springs home.

 

Replacement over repair may occur if -

1.  It is over 15 years old.

2.  It contains a low volume of hot water.

3.  If you see corrosion around it.

4.  The water is discolored…a reddish hue.

5.  Enough with all of the repairs once and for all

The time may be nigh to finally replace that tired, old, overworked water heater. One of the best water heater replacement companies in Colorado Springs is Altitude Heating and Air. You can count on the plumbing and HVAC experts every time! See all of their services at altitudehvacco.com. Call anytime for emergencies or maintenance at (719) 209-4955.

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.

Time to Put the A/C to Bed for the Season.

You may still need to have your air conditioning system running for a tiny bit longer since the fall can sometimes pull out surprise heat waves. But soon enough, you’ll look at the upcoming weather forecast, see the low temperatures, and know that the cold weather is here to stay… at least until next spring.

Here are some tips for prepping your Colorado Springs’ home air conditioning for winter –

1.  Simply start by shutting off your a/c.

2.  Clean the condenser unit thoroughly.

3.  Give it several hours to dry with a cover over it.

4.  Schedule off-season maintenance service for the unit.

If that sounds like a chore, please call us. We are the home and business air conditioning and heating experts in the Colorado Springs area. Do you want to make sure your a/c system runs at its best next spring?  Call us at (719) 209-4955. Our name is Altitude Heating and Air. You will find us on the web at altitudehvacco.com.

What is Worse than your Home’s Sump Pump Giving out in the Summer?

That is easy…it is when your Colorado Springs home’s sump pump fails in the winter. Now you have a real mess on your hands as you try to clean up in freezing weather. Obviously, no home or business owner can afford to have their sump pump fail at a critical time. Do not play Russian roulette with mother nature!

Here are some warning signs that your sump pump is about to fail –

1.  How long has that thing been running, anyway?

2.  It frequently turns off and on.

3.  It gets louder and louder.

4.  The sump pump is not turning on when it should.

Warning Will Robinson, Warning to borrow from Lost in Space. It is time to take your sump pump seriously. When that time comes trust Colorado Springs sump pump expert Altitude Heating and Air. They serve our area’s plumbing, heating, and A/C needs. Visit them online at altitudehvacco.com. Call them any time at (719) 209-4955.