Bartels Heating & Cooling Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Middletown’

Options to Consider When You Need to Get a New AC

Monday, April 22nd, 2024
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When your air conditioner starts showing signs of wear or has completely broken down, choosing the right replacement can feel overwhelming. At Bartels Heating & Cooling, we understand that every home has unique needs, and there are multiple cooling systems available to suit different preferences and budgets. In this blog post, we’ll explore several options you might consider when it’s time to get a new air conditioning unit, ranging from standard central air conditioners to innovative geothermal heat pumps.

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How a Refrigerant Leak Threatens Your Heat Pump

Monday, March 25th, 2024
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As your trusted local HVAC contractor, Bartels Heating & Cooling understands the importance of maintaining your heat pump for year-round comfort. Today, we’re addressing a critical issue that could compromise the efficiency and effectiveness of your heat pump: refrigerant leaks. When you run into this problem, it’s vital that you call us for heat pump repair as soon as possible.

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The Limit Switch: A Key Mechanism for Furnace Safety and Regular Operation

Monday, February 26th, 2024
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We like to educate our customers about the basics of their HVAC systems. Just a bit of knowledge can go a long way in helping homeowners like you recognize potential problems in their comfort systems and understand the best way to save money through efficient operation. 

Today, we’re going to discuss a key part of a gas furnace (the heating system you most likely have). It’s the limit switch, which does several important jobs that keep a furnace running—and running safely and efficiently.

If you have issues with your furnace limit switch in Middletown or elsewhere in our service area, contact us right away to have the problem inspected and repaired.

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Have You Thought About a Geothermal System for Your Home?

Monday, January 15th, 2024

As we navigate the challenges of climate change and strive for sustainable living, exploring alternative energy sources becomes important. If you have recently been looking for a heating installation in Middletown, OH, one such eco-friendly option gaining popularity is the geothermal system. 

Let’s take a moment to talk about this eco-friendly solution. We’ll take a look into the world of geothermal energy and discover why it might be the perfect fit for your home.

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My Boiler Is Rumbling—Could It Explode?

Monday, October 23rd, 2023

Imagine you’re cozily wrapped in a blanket on a cold winter evening sipping hot cocoa, when suddenly you hear a deep, unsettling rumble coming from your basement. Your heart skips a beat and your mind races to the worst-case scenario. Could your boiler explode?

While it may sound like a scene from a suspense movie, a boiler rumbling in Middletown, OH is a real concern for many homeowners. Let’s look into the world of boilers and explore the causes, risks and how to prevent such a scenario.

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Heater Acting Up? 5 Potential Problems It’s Facing

Monday, January 16th, 2023
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It gets chilly, you turn your heater on, but something isn’t right. It’s not heating your house the way it normally does, or maybe it sounds different. Your concern is valid: something could be extremely wrong with your heater.

Heating repair in Middletown may be the solution, but before we jump into that, let’s find out if your heater problems sound like anything on this list.

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Signs an AC Compressor Is in Trouble

Monday, August 3rd, 2020

compressor-in-ac-unitIf we could choose one component of an air conditioning system as the most important, it would be the compressor. All parts of an air conditioner are vital for it to operate well, and malfunctions in any of them are a reason to call for air conditioning service in Middletown, OH from our professionals. We’d choose the compressor as the most important because it’s a) the heart of the AC and the reason it can change from a large fan system to a cooling system and b) expensive to replace; it’s usually more cost-effective to replace the entire AC system rather than just the compressor.

Compressor troubles are common reasons for AC failure, so we’ve provided a guide below to the signs you may have a compressor that needs our help. The sooner you move on a suspected problem, the more likely we can rescue the compressor from complete failure.

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Your Boiler Isn’t Keeping Up—Let’s Find Out Why

Monday, February 3rd, 2020

large-boilerIf you feel colder in your house than normal this winter to the point that you’re putting on heavy layers of clothing, nudging up the thermostat to much higher temperatures, and listening to family members complain about their rooms feeling like iceboxes, the trouble may be a heating system that’s struggling to keep up.

In this post we’re going to look at boiler systems specifically: why might a boiler start falling behind at its job? We’ll look at the more common reasons so you’ll know when to call for heating repair in Middletown, OH from our experts. Not all local contractors service boilers. We do!

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It’s December, But Not Too Late to Tune-Up Your Heating System!

Monday, December 9th, 2019

couple-in-pajamas-winterDecember is Winter. The actual season doesn’t officially start until the solstice on 20–21, but winter weather doesn’t run on a strict calendar anyway.

However, just because December has arrived doesn’t mean you missed the window to schedule annual maintenance for your heating system. Your furnace, boiler, or other heater hasn’t put in the main portion of its job yet, and it needs to have a full inspection and tune-up from professionals before then. Although it’s simpler to have the job done in early fall, it’s much better to have it done a bit later than to skip it altogether.

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Why You Should Always Install New AC Equipment

Monday, September 16th, 2019

ac-junkyardBuying used, or “previously owned,” makes sense in many avenues of daily life. For example, purchasing used books is a great investment. Used furniture is often a terrific bargain, and a smartly bought used car bought can provide many years of service.

But what about purchasing a used air conditioning system? This is a situation where buying used isn’t a bargain. In fact, it can cause many problems and is a money-waster, not a saver. When you call a professional contractor for air conditioning service in Middletown, OH to install a cooling system, they’ll always install a new system because they know the benefits.

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