January is often the coldest month of the year, and your home’s comfort depends heavily on how well your HVAC system performs. At Collier’s Comfort, we know how important it is to stay warm without overworking your heating system or overpaying on energy bills. As your trusted local experts, we’ve created this simple January HVAC winter checklist to help you stay cozy, efficient, and worry-free all season long.
When it comes to dependable heating in Fort Wayne, proactive maintenance makes all the difference.




How are your air ducts doing? If you say anything from “pretty good” to “I have no idea,” then this blog post is definitely for you. Air ducts are kind of a wildcard when it comes to the condition of your HVAC system. They sit in the dark, in places that are hard to inspect or reach, but they’re still incredibly important for the functionality and comfort of your home. Unless you’ve got a ductless HVAC system, they’re going to be integral to everything that we talk about here on this blog.
Ductwork is an extremely important part of HVAC systems. While they’re never in the spotlight, that’s reserved for your air conditioning or heating unit, they probably deserve more attention than they usually get. You see, in order for your conditioned or heated air to reach you, it has to travel through your ductwork and ventilation system. If there are any problems with that, then your energy-efficient air conditioner isn’t going to seem so efficient as it leaks conditioned air into the basement or crawlspace of your home.
Everyone always says that you should work with the most professional service provider in the area, while also trying to save as much money as possible. But what they don’t say is that this can sometimes feel like an impossible combination. How can you save money when you call for premier service? And how can you know when a team is professional enough to provide excellent service?
Chances are that you’ve already begun running your heater this year. Temperatures are cooling off quite a bit, and we’re dipping down into the 30’s at night. That is more than cold enough to justify firing up your home heating system. The problem is that too many homeowners do so before they’ve scheduled their heating maintenance for the year. Even if you’re already running your heater, it is not too late to schedule this vital service with our