Nobody wants to be without effective heating this time of the year—especially when you live somewhere as cold as where we are. But this is what can happen if you let a heater in disrepair go too long without being serviced.
At worst, you could find yourself facing a complete system breakdown, leaving you scrambling for repairs in the middle of winter. Even in the best-case scenario, a struggling heater can threaten energy efficiency, leaving you paying far more for comfort than you should have to. If you’re using a boiler for your heating needs, there are, fortunately, some signs you can watch out for that the system is in disrepair. These signs include:
It goes without saying that in our area, we rely quite heavily on our furnaces to keep our families warm and toasty all season long. So of course, if yours stops blowing warm air, it’s a cause for alarm. The last thing you need when temperatures drop into the ’30s and below is another air conditioner.
Generally speaking, your thermostat is a fairly simple device. This is particularly true if you are still using an older, manual thermostat with a dial and a slider. When you want more heat in the wintertime, you just turn up the thermostat and get the extra heat. And when it’s too stuffy? You turn the thermostat back down. Pretty basic stuff, right?
The holidays are almost upon us! Of course, for us, that means that colder weather is just about upon us. Actually, it’s already here, and it’s only going to get chillier. With the long winter ahead of us, you’ll want a furnace that operates consistently and reliably, right? What about efficiently?
With temperatures already cooling down drastically, we’re going to guess that you’re using your furnace on a regular basis. This means you had it tuned up too, right? If not, it’s never too late!
Warm weather is on the tips of everyone’s tongues. As the temperatures creep up here in Homer Glen, the problems that you’ve had with your heater throughout winter probably fall lower and lower on your to-do list. After all, what’s the point of servicing your heater when the weather outside is beautiful? Well, it’s true that you probably won’t have to rely on your heater much in the coming months, but if you leave your heating problems waiting until next winter, then you’re doing yourself a huge disservice. If you need 
As we round out winter, you might have realized some things about your heating system. It’s been a long winter here in Indiana with the coldest temperatures we’ve seen in a while, so your heater has really been put to the test in this weather. If you’ve noticed that your system just doesn’t perform the way it should anymore, it might be the right time for you to schedule an appointment with one of our heating technicians.
When you think about your maintenance services, do you think about these services as an added “extra?” You really shouldn’t. There really isn’t a better way to keep your system in top shape other than routine maintenance. You should be scheduling maintenance services in the fall in preparation for winter and in the spring in preparation for summer. If you choose not to do so, you’re only putting your heating and cooling system at a really big risk of system failure. The only way to maintain a great 
Have you been having heating problems in your home this winter? It might be time to call a professional. We see heating problems that need immediate repair services almost every day here at our company—especially during this time of year. When it comes to any aspect of your HVAC system, it’s always a wise decision to act quickly. You need time on your side for these services.