Collier's Comfort Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Heaters’

3 Immediate Benefits of Going Ductless

Monday, January 8th, 2024

Switching from a ducted HVAC system over to a ductless unit is a big project in more than one way. Aside from the installation process, a ductless HVAC system also drastically changes how you heat and cool your home – and in a good way. 

Wondering about the benefits of a ductless mini split system? You can keep reading to learn more about the ways that going ductless can improve energy efficiency, as well as heating and cooling ability for your home. Then give our team a call to schedule installation for ductless mini splits in Fort Wayne, IN.

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Pros and Cons of Electric Furnaces Over Gas Furnaces

Monday, December 11th, 2023

Choosing a new furnace for your home is a big job. It’s a decision that you’ll have to live with for a decade or longer. After all, the average furnace lifespan is 10 to 15 years. When it comes to choosing an electric or gas furnace, there are some pros and cons to each one.

If you’re looking at electric furnaces in Fort Wayne, IN, our team can help. We can complete an in-home assessment and review all of your furnace options with you. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about the pros and cons of an electric furnace compared to a gas furnace.

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Radiant Heating vs. Forced Air Systems: Pros and Cons

Monday, October 16th, 2023

Investing in a new heater can be a really exciting project. After all, you’re getting a brand new heating appliance with the latest technology and high-efficiency standards. But you still have to choose between the variety of different heater options on the market.

Among all of those options, there are two that stand out. Some homeowners prefer radiant heating, while others prefer forced air systems. No matter what type of heater you’re interested in, our team can help you make the right selection, especially for floor heating systems in Decatur, IN. You can keep reading to learn more about the pros and cons of both radiant and forced air systems for heating.

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How Ductless Heating Outshines Ducted Heating Systems

Monday, October 2nd, 2023

When it comes to investing in a new heater, you have a wide variety of options. But your first choice is to decide between a system with or without ductwork. Ductless heating is becoming increasingly popular, and we would love to share why.

If you’re interested in ductless heating in Fort Wayne, IN, give our team a call to schedule an in-home assessment. We can review how a ductless system works with your home’s unique layout so you can decide if it’s the right choice for you. You can also keep reading to learn more about some of the key benefits of having ductless heating compared to a furnace that attaches to a network of ducts.

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Time to Get Your Air Conditioner Serviced!

Monday, April 9th, 2018

The weather is still comparatively cool here in April, and you probably haven’t had much call for your air conditioner yet this year. That’s going to change, however, and by the time the first hot day arrives, you’re going to need your air conditioner to function reliably, for days on end in some cases.

Naturally, no one wants their system to break down right in the middle of a heat wave, and a good repair service can move quickly to correct that problem if necessary. But we believe that it’s better to prevent the problem from starting in the first place than to deal with it after it’s already caused a lot of damage. In order to do that, you should schedule an air conditioning servicing session now, before the temperatures get much warmer.

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Burners are a Key Part of your Heating System

Monday, March 26th, 2018

furnace-repair-servicesHeating season is coming to an end for another year, and homeowners throughout the area will be powering down their heating systems in favor of their air conditioners. That makes now a good time to schedule a maintenance session and have a professional technician give your furnace a close look.

Among the most important components in any forced-air furnace is the burner array, which provides the heat that makes the furnace function. Any technician worth their salt will give the burners a thorough examination as part of every maintenance session. As a homeowner, it pays for you to understand a little more about how the burners work and what happens when they run into trouble.

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When to Call for 24/7 Emergency Furnace Repair

Monday, March 12th, 2018

furnace-repair-servicesWe’re approaching the end of the heating season as winter slowly turns into spring. Ironically, this is the period when furnace breakdowns and serious heating repair jobs become the most common: not because you’re running your system more often than normal, but because months of use have taken their toll. Unfortunately, a furnace breakdown isn’t exactly something you can just ignore. There are still plenty of cold days to come in the next few weeks, and without proper heating, your home could turn into a popsicle very quickly.

The good news is that our emergency furnace repair services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That means you can get a technician out in the middle of the night or over the weekend to get the problem corrected the right way. Having said that, emergency services do cost extra, and before you pay the additional cost, you need to determine if and when an emergency problem is called for. At the end of the day, only you can make that decision, but we’ve prepared a few tips to help guide you if you have some questions.

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Problems to Look for Late in Heating Season

Monday, February 26th, 2018

heating-system-repairsAs hard as it may be to believe, we’re moving into the tail end of winter, and the weather will begin to warm up in just a few weeks. That doesn’t mean that your heater will be getting a break, however.

Indeed, late the season is the time when your system is most vulnerable to repair issues: having been working on a daily basis for months, and subjected to increasing strain as wear and tear take their toll. You should keep an especially close eye on your heating system this time of year and call in a repair service if you detect any problems.

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Things to Look for in an HVAC Service

Monday, February 12th, 2018

heating-system-repairsHeating services are vital for keeping your furnace or boiler up and running during the depths of winter, just as air conditioning services are necessary to keep your home cool and comfortable in the summer. Ideally, your HVAC system will work as expected every time. We recommend periodic maintenance sessions from a qualified service to help with that.

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Don’t Wait to Schedule Furnace Repair Services

Monday, January 29th, 2018

heating-system-repairsWe’re in the throes of winter here in Fort Wayne, IN, which means your household furnace is likely performing daily duty in an effort to keep your home comfortable. If your system needs repairs, you need to schedule them sooner rather than later. The more time goes on with your furnace operating with a problem, the more likely the damage is to spread and the greater the likelihood that it will shut down completely: requiring immediate action before your home resembles an ice box.

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