Let’s take a walk down memory lane and think back to last winter. Did you have real issues with the heater in your home? Don’t be so quick to write this problem off with a “no.” Those issues that you don’t think are worthy of repair might be actual problems. Trust us...
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How to Tell If You Have a Cracked Heat Exchanger
If you have a furnace in your home, it’s important for you to understand what a heat exchanger does. If you’re like the vast majority of homeowners here in Albuquerque, it’s likely that you use natural gas to power your heater—it’s a cheap and efficient resource....
Is Your Furnace Doing This? It’s a Sign That You Need Repairs
When we have our technicians show up to job sites for a breakdown, a common problem that led to the furnace failure is homeowners not knowing when to call for repair services. We’re not unreasonable—we really don’t expect the average homeowner to know each and every...
3 Big Furnace Issues and Why They Happen
This time of year here in Santa Fe means cold weather. When temperatures really start to take a nosedive, your heater is really put to the test, and that means that any small problems that you might have start to become noticeable issues. If you have a furnace problem...
Is It Time to Upgrade Your Heater?
All good things come to an end, so no matter how great the heater is in your home, it just can’t last forever. When you start to have trouble with your heater, it’s because of an operational dysfunction somewhere within the system. If you’re having trouble determining...
Is Your Boiler in Top Shape?
Winters here in New Mexico are cold and dry. You need a great heating system to combat these cold temperatures. Furnace systems are typically the go-to across the country, but when you battle against cold temperatures, a boiler may be the right system for your home....
How You Can Benefit From Ductless Heating
Winter in Albuquerque brings a lot of things with it—cold weather, warm clothes, and sometimes, the need to upgrade your heating system. If you’re toying with the idea of replacing your current heating system or even supplementing the current heating system you have...
Make Sure You’re Not Paying Too Much on Your Winter Heating Bill
It’s finally cold here in New Mexico so you’re focus is probably more centered on things like layering clothes, making sure your heater is in check, and ensuring that you take a little extra Vitamin C for this cold and flu season. It’s great to stay warm in your home,...