Bartels Heating & Cooling Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Middletown’

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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What to Consider Before a New AC Installation

Monday, September 17th, 2018

AC-outdoor-unitWe are just about ready to put the pin in another long, hot summer season. You know what that means? Sure, it means that you should start thinking about your heating system, getting it tuned up, etc. However, it also means that you should take some time to reflect upon your experience with your air conditioning system this past season. We’re going to give you some tips about the sort of questions you may want to ask yourself.

You may be wondering why we are advocating for this type of assessment. Well, the answer is quite simple. You may come to realize that your air conditioner is not really going to cut it for another summer. That means that it may be time for an air conditioning installation before next summer starts. For now, let our Middletown, OH HVAC pros guide you through some pre-installation questions.

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Simple Tips for Boosting AC Efficiency

Monday, July 9th, 2018

house-money-seesawWhile temperatures in our area may not quite as blistering as those in, say, Arizona, the fact remains that it gets plenty hot enough for you to be running your air conditioner in heavy rotation throughout the summer season. Much as we’d love to tell you otherwise, that comfort you’re after does come at a cost. While we cannot somehow procure you free air conditioning,  however, we do have some tips that should help you to enjoy more efficient and affordable air conditioning.

Now, we know what some of you may be thinking. Oh, great. Here comes the sales pitch. Quite the opposite, don’t you worry! We are not going to tell you that the only way to enjoy a more affordable AC performance is to replace your entire system with a high-efficiency AC. That is one great course of action if you can swing it, but today we’re looking at some very easy ways to boost AC instead!

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