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March 14, 2016

There is still a fair amount of cold weather ahead of us, but we’re willing to bet that you are already anxiously eyeing spring. As you look forward to the heat of summer arriving, the last thing that you may want to think about is your home heating system. However, the spring season is actually a great time to replace an old, ailing heating system, as you won’t have to worry about an early onset of winter complicating matters, as you would if you were to wait until fall to replace your heater. If you are through with your existing heater, you may want to consider replacing it with a hybrid heating system in Loveland, CO.

What Is a Hybrid Heating System?

Hybrid technology is becoming more and more prominent in our society today, and hybrid heating systems are among the best examples of the successful melding of different systems. Basically, a hybrid heating system is one that pairs a highly efficient heat pump with a back-up furnace. When temperatures drop to extreme lows, it is possible that a heat pump may be overwhelmed, and that its heating output may prove insufficient for maintaining a truly comfortable temperature in your home. That is not reason enough for most to give up on heat pumps, though, as it is not a constant issue. By backing up the incredibly efficient heat pump with a furnace, you have the peace of mind of knowing that, should the heat pump be overwhelmed, the furnace is there to pick up the slack.

Works in Summer As Well!

In addition to allowing homeowners to heat their homes both efficiently and reliably, it should be noted that a hybrid heating system can actually help you to keep comfortable during the summer season as well. This is because the heat pump in the system can reverse its refrigerant cycle in order to remove heat from the air in your home, venting it outdoors, much like a traditional air conditioner. With a hybrid heating system, you can truly have it all.

Call Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning today to inquire about our hybrid heating system offerings.

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Chances are that, if you use a forced air heating and/or cooling system in your home, that you are heating and cooling your entire living space to just one temperature throughout. Have you ever stopped to wonder why, though? After all, you don’t walk into your house and flip one master switch that turns on every light, right? By using a zone control system in Laporte, CO, you can take greater control over the way in which you distribute heated and cooled air throughout your home. Just remember to schedule service with us, so that you know that your zone control system is designed, installed, and serviced properly.

How Does the Use of a Zone Control System Benefit Me?

We understand that homeowners are wary of upgrades that they may not really need, but a zone control system is the type of upgrade that really pays off. The benefits are numerous, and cannot be denied. With a zone control system in place, you can enjoy the following perks:

  • Improved Comfort: Different people are comfortable at different temperatures. If you live alone, maybe a single temperature zone will suffice. If you have a spouse and children in your residence with you, though, that really just is not going to cut it. By maintaining different temperatures in different areas of the home, you can ensure that everyone living there is comfortable.
  • Reduced Energy Costs: If improving your comfort is not enough of a selling point to convince you of the benefits of investing in a zone control system, what if we told you that you could actually enjoy greater comfort while cutting down on energy costs? Because you can maintain truly comfortable temperatures in areas in use, while maintaining more moderate temperatures in seldom used areas of your home, you can do just that.
  • Decreased Wear and Tear: It is vital that you schedule routine HVAC maintenance if you hope to keep your system in prime working condition. Because your system will have a reduced workload when operating on a zoned design, though, you can cut down on its wear and tear. This can help to maintain great efficiency and reduce the risk of repair needs.

Schedule your HVAC services with Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning.

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