Bartels Heating & Cooling Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Heating Repair’

The Flame Sensor: The Rundown on a Key Furnace Part

Monday, October 11th, 2021

natural-gas-burners-flame-furnaceDuring fall, we stress the importance of our customers having maintenance for their gas furnaces. Maintenance takes care of many important steps to ensure the best performance from a furnace, but the most important benefit of maintenance is ensuring a furnace works safely. 

Gas furnaces aren’t inherently dangerous unless they suffer from neglect. Furnace manufacturers design their products with several vital safety measures, and during maintenance, our technicians carefully check each of them. One of the key safety features in a gas furnace is the flame sensor. Today we’ll give you the basics of what you need to know about this essential part of your furnace and how it protects you.

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Here Are Your Most Common Heat Pump Repairs

Monday, April 15th, 2019

air-conditioning-condenser-wrenchMany homeowners across the country are opting to have heat pumps installed in their homes, and if you are one of those homeowners, you are well aware of the benefits: heat pumps are efficient, effective, and quite versatile. In fact, heat pumps are one of the few HVAC systems in the market that allow for both summertime cooling and wintertime heating, making them a convenient and cost-effective choice. But, no matter how great your system is, it is going to require repairs at some point. And when this happens, you are going to need a team of expert HVAC contractors in Hamilton, OH to service your system.

If you own a heat pump, it is important that you schedule your repairs at the first sign of a problem to prevent it from growing worse. That is why it is important to be aware of some of the most common repairs that your system may experience. So below, we have outlined a few of them for you. Keep reading to find out more!  

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To Repair or to Replace? That is the Question

Monday, March 4th, 2019

Deciding to let go of something you cherish can be hard. Who would want to let go of their beloved furnace during the middle of winter? Of course, it isn’t necessarily easy, but we are here to help. Trust us, you don’t want to be wasting your time with a faulty, outdated furnace. We understand that making the decision to replace your furnace can seem like a daunting task: a high-efficiency system can be a little costly upfront and having technicians working inside your home is almost never convenient. But, a new furnace just might be worth your while.

Knowing the best time to replace your furnace can be a huge benefit to your budget and your comfort. Only a professional HVAC technician can truly determine whether or not replacing your furnace is the best option for your home. However, there are some signs that suggest the need for replacement is just around the corner. Below, we have listed some of these signs to help jump-start the decision-making process. 

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When to Call in Heating Repair Technicians

Monday, November 12th, 2018

dog-under-blanketWhile we’d love to sell you a heater that will function properly 100% of the time, the fact of the matter is that there is no heater capable of 100% reliability. You will run into problems with your home heating system at some point. When you do, the professionals on our team are here for you. We may not be able to outfit your home with a 100% reliable heater, but we can get your heater back online promptly.

Among our many HVAC system services in Hamilton, OH, is exceptional heating repairs. When problems develop with your system, contact us right away in order to minimize any adverse effects. To do so, of course, you need to learn to recognize signs of trouble early on. Here are a few red flags to be on the lookout for. If you notice them, give us a call for heating repairs that you can count on.

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Tips for Enjoying Efficient Heating

Monday, October 15th, 2018

cold-manIf you came here looking for tips about how you can heat your home for free, you will need to find yourself a less trustworthy and fact-based blog to do so. The fact of the matter is that you have to pay in order to heat your home, regardless of what type of heating system that you use to do so. This doesn’t mean that you should have to overpay in order to enjoy consistent and reliable heating in your residence, however. That is why we’re going to share some tips for more efficient heating in Cincinnati, OH, today.

Some of these tips are simple. Others require a bit more thought about what you can invest in your heating equipment. As always, though, our team is here to walk you through any questions that you may have. We are not here to line our pockets by upselling you on anything that you do not need. We are here to ensure that you are able to enjoy truly exceptional heating with a reasonable price tag in your home, no matter how cold it may get outside.

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Here’s What Happens When You Don’t Change the Air Filter

Monday, April 2nd, 2018

furnace-technicianEven the best furnaces from the most trusted manufacturers in the industry are not going to function with 100% reliability. Furnaces are, like all other heaters, mechanical systems. They suffer wear and tear that will cause problems down the road, even when a routine maintenance schedule is adhered to. Routine maintenance is certainly the best way in which to avoid the need for furnace repair in Cincinnati, OH, but problems are still a matter of when, and not if.

While the majority of heating maintenance tasks do need to be handled by trained professionals exclusively, there is actually one item that you can check off the list yourself. That is changing the air filter in your furnace. Yes, your maintenance technician will do this when tuning up your system. However, this is something that really has to happen more than once a year, so that won’t really cut it. These filters are cheap and easy to replace, so don’t let a dirty filter cause problems for your system.

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Diagnosing Noises from Your Heater

Monday, December 25th, 2017

woman-ears-covering-handsThe hum of your heating system as it starts its cycle as usual is, of course, nothing to be alarmed about. You know the normal noises your heating system makes, which means you know when something is off. Typically, a sound from your heating system may not mean that your system is in any immediate danger, but it often still means you should call in technicians ASAP.

Want to know what those noises really mean? Check out our guide to some common sounds below, but be sure to reach out to your local technicians for boiler or furnace repair the moment you notice a problem!

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5 Signs You Need Heating Repair

Monday, October 30th, 2017

heater-radiator-womanWorried your heater could break down at any moment? If you don’t know the signs that a heater needs repair, maybe you should be. It’s never fun to have to repair a heating system, but it’s even worse when your heater has broken down completely, calling for an emergency repair that could cost you even more.

Experts say it’s important to repair a heating system early in order to avoid sudden system breakdowns and higher repair costs. In addition, the sooner you repair your system, the lower your monthly bills may be, and the longer your system can last. Check out the signs you may have a heater in need of repair sooner rather than later.

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How to Prevent Furnace Repair

Monday, October 2nd, 2017

heating-furnace-repair-technicianMost people never call in a contractor until something in the home breaks. And yet, when it comes to your heating system, many of the repairs you make within a year are largely preventable. The furnace is something you want to avoid repairing in the middle of the winter, when you need your heating system the most. Getting ahead of furnace repairs and maintenance early in the season will help you keep things under control later on.

Let our expert technicians help you understand why it’s important to keep a furnace well-maintained, and what you can do to prevent repairs. Follow these tips in order to make sure you’re safe and comfortable in colder weather.

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How to Lower Your Heating Bills

Monday, January 9th, 2017

Heating bills in Hamilton, OH can spiral out of control rather quickly. You can lower your heating bills, however, for a long time to come when you take the right steps to keep your heater running in the most efficient ways. Check out our tips, and call our experts to schedule an appointment today.

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